Tie rod ends, also known as outer tie rod end, are with their name implies: the end of the rods that tie the steering gear to the steering knuckle. No matter what steering system your vehicle is equipped with, a tie rod end will always be present to engage the steering wheels. Another important safety part, as they steer you on the road!
Being the final part to transfer the horizontal movement of the steering rack to a rotational movement to steer the wheels, they are one of the most important pivoting points in your steering system.
Tie rods ends are connected to the axial joint at one side via inner or outer thread. This is not just a simple connection, as this thread is used to correctly set the steering alignments.
The other side is connected to the steering knuckle. As this is the pivoting point, you’ll need a ball joint to allow the rotational movements. The quality of this ball joint is key, as this impacts both your safety and driving comfort.
WHY SIDEM TIE ROD ENDS?
As the ball joint rotates with every steering movement, it is subject to wear over time. Using our premium Sidem ball joints with chromium steel ball stud; Klüber grease and chloroprene rubber anti-torsion dustcovers on tie rod ends, we’re sure they’ll last for a long time!
Knowing the responsibilities of a tie rod end, we make no compromises. All our tie rod ends are forged as this is by far the strongest choice for high-stress conditions.
Either it’s an aluminum or steel body, we sandblast it for a neat finish. The steel bodies receive an extra phosphating treatment for corrosion protection.
CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEM TIE ROD ENDS?
The main reason for the failure in tie rod ends is due to the the failure of ball joints which happens when corrosion is caused by water infiltration. To prevent this, we use durable raw materials: e.g. cold-forged, polished chromium steel for the ball pin. This material provides increased strength and rust resistance.
The dust cover which shields the ball pin and housing, should be securely sealed to the ball-pin and housing using spring steel rings that have the appropriate diameter, for a fixed installation onto the housing and a smooth movement between pin and dustcover top (tilting and rotating of the pin).
The dust cover is designed with grooves on the inside to prevent water from seeping in between. Another important reason for failure is the use of low-quality lubrication. Therefore, the use of high-quality lubricant is crucial as it places a protective film on all vulnerable surfaces, and retains its composition and features which prevent drying out, eroding and eventually failing.
LIFETIME LUBRICATING GREASE.
Ball joint lubrication is important to prevent the part from drying out, corroding and wearing. The grease used in Sidem parts is co-engineered with Klüber Lubrication and assures a much longer life time due to a smoother movement and protection against water infiltration. Sidem always engineers its parts with in mind the longest possible lifespan, maximum safety, comfort and an easy installation.
Sidem specializes in designing and reengineering solutions for OE parts by solving their shortcomings. With our advanced engineering expertise, we enhance the durability, performance, and reliability of these components, ensuring they meet the specific demands of various vehicles. Our innovative approach not only addresses common issues with OE parts, providing customers with enhanced alternatives that improve the lifespan and efficiency of their steering and suspension systems, but we also prioritize ease of installation. We design Sidem parts to ensure that they meet the highest standards while being as efficient and user-friendly as possible for our clients during installation. Our commitment to quality and innovation results in improved components that offer superior performance and longevity for a wide range of vehicles.
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