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If you already KNOW why you should run our 2.5-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, then just simply click HERE to order it and enter Coupon Code "JEEP392" for 10% OFF!!
If you want to learn more about WHY you should run our 2.5-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, then read on....
If you have ever wheeled your Jeep, then you know that your tie rod is exposed to trail damage since it's almost the lowest point on your Jeep and the 1st thing to see rocks. Since the factory tie rod is made from hollow tube steel, its prone to bending with the slightest contact. And when that happens, you can no longer drive your Jeep since the front wheels will be bent inwards or outwards, leaving you stranded on the street or trail. And don't think just the factory steering is vulnerable, NO, even aftermarket steering that uses chromoly steel can still bend!! We'll let these photos from our actual customer's Jeeps show you the carnage.
Well fear no more, Doetsch Off-Road has been manufacturing aluminum steering for Jeeps for over 6 years, and has sold thousands of Jeep JK, JL and JT kits. We machine our own 7075 aluminum bars right here in Arizona, and use the highest quality rod ends, ensuring longevity and performance for years to come.
So what's so special about 7075 aluminum? Well, in the world of metals - cost, composition, and mechanical properties are the deciding factors as to which alloy will be used. For example, if you want to make a lightweight bike frame, then 6061 aluminum would be your choice. Want to make a steering clamp, well 6061 is perfect there too. But what makes 7075 aluminum so special, is it's mechanical ability to "remember" its shape. Yes, that means 7075 remembers it should be straight or linear, even if its bent! Its strength to weight ratio is also far superior to 6061 alloy, so of course we would want to use 7075 for a tie rod or drag link - it's even the alloy of choice in many aerospace applications where strength matters. You can then drive around without fear of bending your steering, even if you bash it on a rock.
Don't believe me, then check out this torture video we shot a few years back, using our JK 1-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, which is half the diameter of today's JL/JT kits....and make sure you have your volume turned WAY UP!
Impressive, right!! We started with that JK kit 6 years ago, and over time, we developed stronger kits as tire rod end technology improved. Today, we still offer the JK 1-TON kit with 1.5" 7075 Aluminum bars, but NOW we also offer 2.5 TON JK, JL and JT kits that use 1.25" Forged tie rod ends, so you know that they'll be just as strong as our aluminum bars.
In fact, our tie rod ends are designed to bend and not break. You may say that doesn't sound right, why bend vs break?? Well, if a rod end breaks on the trail, you are DONE. Unless you have a spare with you to replace it with, there's no way you'll be able to drive out. But if the rod end bends, you are more likely able to still adjust the linkage to straighten the tire as best as possible, allowing you to drive away until you can get it fixed. That's the power of using a FORGED rod end. Other kits on the market use cast rod ends which will 9.9/10x just simply snap and break, leaving you stranded. But don't worry, it still takes A LOT of force to bend one of our tie rod ends, it doesn't just happen with a dozen hits.
Here's a visual of our tie rod bending on a rock, only to go back to its linear shape, letting you continue on....
Besides the steering linkages themselves, we also offer several steering stabilizer clamp options which are fabricated in-house, for the various combinations folks like to run.
We have clamp options for you to:
- Run a factory steering stabilizer in the original orientation
- Run a Hydraulic ram (PSC) using a double sheer clamp
- Run an aftermarket steering stabilizer above the tie rod, from brands like Fox, King, Bilstein, etc using a single sheer clamp
- Run a pass-through style steering stabilizer like the Falcon 2.2 NEXUS EF or Fox ATS stabilizer
We also offer custom length tie rod/drag link bars for NO ADDITIONAL COST - in case you're running an aftermarket axle like a Dana UD60, Dynatrac XD60, Currie HD60/Extreme 60/Platinum 70, Fusion Elite HD60/Kingpin 60, plus many others. For custom lengths just call the shop 480-848-8482 and we'll guide you on what measurements we need. We can also be emailed at [email protected]
So if you're now ready to run our 2.5-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, then just simply click HERE to order it and enter Coupon Code "JEEP392" for 10% OFF!!
If you want to learn more about WHY you should run our 2.5-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, then read on....
If you have ever wheeled your Jeep, then you know that your tie rod is exposed to trail damage since it's almost the lowest point on your Jeep and the 1st thing to see rocks. Since the factory tie rod is made from hollow tube steel, its prone to bending with the slightest contact. And when that happens, you can no longer drive your Jeep since the front wheels will be bent inwards or outwards, leaving you stranded on the street or trail. And don't think just the factory steering is vulnerable, NO, even aftermarket steering that uses chromoly steel can still bend!! We'll let these photos from our actual customer's Jeeps show you the carnage.
Well fear no more, Doetsch Off-Road has been manufacturing aluminum steering for Jeeps for over 6 years, and has sold thousands of Jeep JK, JL and JT kits. We machine our own 7075 aluminum bars right here in Arizona, and use the highest quality rod ends, ensuring longevity and performance for years to come.
So what's so special about 7075 aluminum? Well, in the world of metals - cost, composition, and mechanical properties are the deciding factors as to which alloy will be used. For example, if you want to make a lightweight bike frame, then 6061 aluminum would be your choice. Want to make a steering clamp, well 6061 is perfect there too. But what makes 7075 aluminum so special, is it's mechanical ability to "remember" its shape. Yes, that means 7075 remembers it should be straight or linear, even if its bent! Its strength to weight ratio is also far superior to 6061 alloy, so of course we would want to use 7075 for a tie rod or drag link - it's even the alloy of choice in many aerospace applications where strength matters. You can then drive around without fear of bending your steering, even if you bash it on a rock.
Don't believe me, then check out this torture video we shot a few years back, using our JK 1-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, which is half the diameter of today's JL/JT kits....and make sure you have your volume turned WAY UP!
Impressive, right!! We started with that JK kit 6 years ago, and over time, we developed stronger kits as tire rod end technology improved. Today, we still offer the JK 1-TON kit with 1.5" 7075 Aluminum bars, but NOW we also offer 2.5 TON JK, JL and JT kits that use 1.25" Forged tie rod ends, so you know that they'll be just as strong as our aluminum bars.
In fact, our tie rod ends are designed to bend and not break. You may say that doesn't sound right, why bend vs break?? Well, if a rod end breaks on the trail, you are DONE. Unless you have a spare with you to replace it with, there's no way you'll be able to drive out. But if the rod end bends, you are more likely able to still adjust the linkage to straighten the tire as best as possible, allowing you to drive away until you can get it fixed. That's the power of using a FORGED rod end. Other kits on the market use cast rod ends which will 9.9/10x just simply snap and break, leaving you stranded. But don't worry, it still takes A LOT of force to bend one of our tie rod ends, it doesn't just happen with a dozen hits.
Here's a visual of our tie rod bending on a rock, only to go back to its linear shape, letting you continue on....
Besides the steering linkages themselves, we also offer several steering stabilizer clamp options which are fabricated in-house, for the various combinations folks like to run.
We have clamp options for you to:
- Run a factory steering stabilizer in the original orientation
- Run a Hydraulic ram (PSC) using a double sheer clamp
- Run an aftermarket steering stabilizer above the tie rod, from brands like Fox, King, Bilstein, etc using a single sheer clamp
- Run a pass-through style steering stabilizer like the Falcon 2.2 NEXUS EF or Fox ATS stabilizer
We also offer custom length tie rod/drag link bars for NO ADDITIONAL COST - in case you're running an aftermarket axle like a Dana UD60, Dynatrac XD60, Currie HD60/Extreme 60/Platinum 70, Fusion Elite HD60/Kingpin 60, plus many others. For custom lengths just call the shop 480-848-8482 and we'll guide you on what measurements we need. We can also be emailed at [email protected]
So if you're now ready to run our 2.5-TON 7075 Aluminum Steering Kit, then just simply click HERE to order it and enter Coupon Code "JEEP392" for 10% OFF!!
