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SKU #: RP28559
MPN #: RP28559
Rare Parts RP28559 Heavy Duty G2 Tie Rod Kit (Pair) 01-10 6.6L GM Duramax
Description
No other suspension or steering component on a Duramax has gotten as much flack as the factory tie rods. These are the true culprit of what has given the IFS (Independent Front Suspension) a bad name amongst many. Fortunately, Rare Parts has identified any of the issues and built a behemoth set of tie rods that will leave you scoffing in the face of naysayers.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Original Rare Parts design - don't be fooled by the knockoffs!
- Diamond Series extreme duty design
- Massive 1.5" tie rod end forgings eliminates buckle point
- Full ball stud
- Heat treated components
- Greaseable steel-on-steel internal design for both inner and outer
- Increased stud swing
- No modifications necessary for stock applications
- Sold in pairs
KIT CONTENTS:
- (2) Tie Rod Ends
- (2) Outer Tie Rod Ends
- (2) Jam Nuts
- (4) Dust Boots
- (2) Lock Nuts
- (2) Grease Fittings
About Rare Parts Steering and Suspension
Originally founded in 1981, Rare Parts has worked tirelessly to provide steering and suspension upgrades for known failure points of factory systems and created an incredible name for themselves in doing so. Whether its an upgraded tie rod or pitman arm for your Duramax or heavy duty ball joints for a Wrangler JK, they've got you covered, all with parts manufactured in their Stockton, California facility.
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Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 6 reviews.
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Good parts
"Great parts heavy duty"
Best tie rods all around
"My last set lasted 300k and 7 years. Tried cognito hd and the boots came off after 6 months. Switched back to the rare parts. These should last longer than my truck being it has 630k on it now."
Best tie rods
"These tie rods are massive. I can’t see ever bending these like the stock GM products."
Beefy tie rods!
"Install wasn't difficult at all. Make sure to get an alignment after. Glad there's an affordable, and very durable upgrade compared to the stock gm tie rods. Only gave it 4/5 because I do not know long term performance."
Heavy duty
"Haven't driven much yet but you can tell they'll hold up. They're as big as the rods on my semi"
Q&A
- How long should that ball joint last? I've dealt with ball joints before and they've last only a year or so in my Duramax. And what is the warranty on the ball joint itself?
- The actual bar will have a life time warranty. The joint being a wear item, will not be covered under a warranty. As far as life-span it's typical to see anywhere 70-150k miles. It seems you have other mods or some other factor on your rig. Give us a call Mon-Fri 6-6 PST at 888-993-4373 and lets see if we can find your a solution. Thanks.
- How’s the warranty?
- The actual bar will have a life time warranty. The joint being a wear item, will not be covered under a warranty. -Sands
- Would these or any of the aftermarket front end parts give me any trouble installing If I have a 6� lift ? Thanks
- Rare Parts states those are good up to a 6in lift. You should be good to go! -Sands
- Will these work on a Chevy 1500 2wd (non-HD)? If not what would you suggest?
- No they would not , we don't carry anything for that application.-Sands