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The JWO Heavy Duty Steering Links (Tie Rod and Drag Link) for the Mercedes G Wagon will add extra strength and responsiveness in your steering system and are a more rebuildable assembly over the OEM offerings. The Drag Link and Tie Rod can be purchased individually or together with the option of adding the Fox ATS Stabilizer as well.
The JWO HD Steering Links are constructed of 1.5" OD, .250 wall Steel DOM Tube. When designing our links, we had to weigh the benefits between aluminum and steel construction. In the end, a thick wall steel tube made the most sense as it will better maintain its form at all speeds compared to aluminum which makes for the most precise steering response in all situations. Any flex in the steering system can cause the vehicle to wander or veer off course. The steel design will also provide the most strength during off road use so the truck will maintain vehicle alignment better over time even as the truck is being put to work in rough environments. Additionally, should any issues occur with the steering links on the trails, steel is much easier to repair on the spot compared to aluminum.
The ends of our steering links use high strength Heim Joints (one left hand threaded and one right hand threaded on each) for additional strength, easy adjusting, and simpler replacing. On the Drag Link, the Heim Joints are supported by High Misalignment Spacers and Safety High Misalignment Spacers to allow for the extended range of motion the Drag Link needs as it arcs up and down during the suspension cycle. The High Misalignment Spacers go between the truck mounting points and the Drag Link, the Safety High Misalignment Spacers go between Drag Link and the end of the bolt/nut and add an extra layer of protection should there ever be an issue with a Heim Joint wearing out to the point of failure. On the Tie Rod, the Heim Joints are supported by Standard Misalignment Spacers and Safety Washers. The High Misalignment options are not necessary on the Tie Rod as the Tie Rod does not arc in the same way that the drag link does. The Standard Misalignment Spacers go between the truck mounting points and the Tie Rod, the Safety Washers go between Tie Rod and the end of the bolt/nut for the added layer of protection.
Our HD Tie Rod does not have a mounting position for the factory steering stabilizer or other aftermarket steering stabilizers with eyelet to eyelet mounting configurations. To make those style stabilizers fit, a clamp-on bracket for a 1.5" OD tube/pipe will need to be purchased separately or we may be able to custom make something for you. For our HD Tie Rod, we recommend the use of the Fox ATS Adjustable Steering Stabilizer. This stabilizer is only available with the purchase of the JWO Tie Rod as this will not fit the factory tie rod without modification. This stabilizer will provide optimal adjustable damping to the steering wheel and minimize bump steer while also staying up and away from debris/obstacles in this mounting configuration. Unlike most standard stabilizers which are typically charged in one direction causing a slight pull one way, this stabilizer features a through-shaft which allows for balanced, bi-directional damping, taking the place of two standard stabilizers in one.
When the Heim Joints ultimately wear out, the single Heim Joint can be replaced rather than replacing the entire Drag Link or Tie Rod Assembly. For individual replacements, please reach out to us for pricing.