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[bigjeepzj]

Looking to make upgraded track rods for the ZJ to WJ steering mod.
so looking at getting 31.75mm OD with 6.35mm wall thinkness
any thoughts welcome

[wildwood]

Nice thick wall thickness.......should do .
Wall thickness for 4 link is recommended as 1/4" so should do

[JamesH]

Track rod - just to confirm do you mean the one known as Panhard rod if being English? I had a confusing conversation about this before and it's good to  check first.

My Panhard rod / trackbar isn't that thick because it's unlikely to get hit by stuff. It's also straight because of the over axle conversion. From memory it's stainless 45mm ish OD and 2.5-3mm wall.

The tie-rod is more vulnerable (and in English I think this is called the track bar sometimes). Mine is 1.25" 3/8" wall (31mm, 9mm wall).

For either your tube choice sounds fine.

[donk498]

I've always known panhard rod- locates axle laterally, drag link - steering box to wheel, track rod - links wheels. I know slightly differant with Y-link but you get the idea. 6.3mm wall will be fine for any of the above.

[Dave69]

dont you mean this

track rod - the bendy bit of steel tube that connects the Track rod ends to the wheel hubs.

6.5mm wall thickness, just need to upgrade the rest of the jeep to suit

[JamesH]

Yank translation then - Track bar (US) is Panhard Rod (UK), Tie Rod (US) is Track Rod (UK), Drag link the same.

[bigjeepzj]

the rest of the jeep is upgraded.
the steering is a bit of a weak point and so are the brakes.
that's why the wj knuckle up grade
so want to make  upgraded track/tie rod and drag link.

[JamesH]

Talk to Daggie about what he's just done with his. I ordered pre-made parts when I did mine but it's not essential, you will need a 24mm tap, ideally both RH and LH thread versions. Getting rid of the Y link steering and bendy bars does help. So does an over axle panhard bar mounting and lower angles. Next on my list is to finish a panhard bracket (body end) brace to further reduce flex in the front end.

[bigjeepzj]

panhard and bracket are up-rated