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.
Tie rod ends, also known as outer tie rod, 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.
In-house production.
At Sidem, we produce in-house steering and suspension parts for the car assembly and replacement market. Both quality and production are in our DNA and that we are very proud of. Because we control every step in the production process, car mechanics and technicians – the experts in the market – can count on the best quality!
