HELP now! Replacement Extream Custom Fab links?

JohnJohn · Oct 15, 2017

Guys I am broke on the trail. Do you know what year make and model Extream Custom Fab uses on their custom 1 ton steering linkage?
I broke the link where the steering link goes into the drag center link.

langester · Oct 15, 2017

I don't know if this helps but I got on there sight and here are some of their part numbers. I don't know if they will cross over and help or not.

ES 2026R G.M. 1 Ton Tie Rod End Drag Link End

ES 2027L G.M. 1 Ton Tie Rod End Drag Link End

Extreme Custom Fabrication - ES 2233L G.M. 1 Ton Tie Rod End
ES 2233L G.M. 1 Ton Tie Rod End

ES 2234L G.M. 1 Ton Tie Rod End 7/8-18 Left Hand Thread

JohnJohn · Oct 15, 2017

ES2233L
Found it

langester · Oct 15, 2017

Good deal!

JohnJohn · Oct 15, 2017

I made it out of the trail but I had to ream the new link. I will make a second set to take with me next time.

DirtDonk · Oct 15, 2017

Great that you got out. Too bad you had to go to so much work to do it though!
Shame too, to have to keep a spare of something that you built to be pretty indestructible. You driving it hard today? This the rig with the 37's then?

Interesting rod end to break too. This is the one with the tapered hole over on the passenger side tie-rod? Break at the area where it necks down outside of the tapered hole? Or break somewhere else?
Got pics?;D

They almost always bend on the first trip out, but I have only seen a couple actually break.

Paul

JohnJohn · Oct 16, 2017

This was with my trail rig "The Skunk" on 37 H1s.
I have a ram assist but this damage was all rock. The rock was pointed directly at my linkage and I failed to memorize the trail correctly and when you get close enough you cant see over the hood. I just picked a bad line and did not have a spotter.
I bought a spare set this morning that I will ream and keep with me.

I broke the tie rod end in between the reamed out hole at the jam nut directly on the threads. I also bent the drag link end just a bit. The DOM tubing was fine.

I got lucky to find the parts on a Sunday but it took me a couple hours of driving around. My wife had to drive 1.5 hours to bring me a drill and my tapered reamer bit. Once I made the hole I then had to find someone with a capable enough rig just to get me back to my Bronco. A very nice guide took me back and followed me out.

It sure would be helpful if I could mount a Bluetooth/wifi camera up front that would send a video feed to a tablet on my dash so I could see this stuff. I may try to come up with something.

68rockcrawler · Oct 16, 2017

Wow, I have bent a couple of those ends, but haven't broken one yet. I would love to figure out a better option so I can upgrade them before I end up with a broken one and avoid going to heims. I guess carrying a spare is the cheapest and easiest way to go.

DirtDonk · Oct 16, 2017

There are still other styles of linkage of course, but you're right. A spare $30 part (or whatever they are on a Sunday in an emergency!) isn't a bad option for right away.

Paul

JohnJohn · Oct 16, 2017

I was at an off road park a few weeks ago watching a JK crawl over some big rocks. The guy had thick aluminum steering links that bent very far after he connected with a rock. He just backed up and hit it a different way and the linkage was fine even though it bent 6" or more back. It just went right back.

That would have been nice vs a bend or break with steel. Do any of the bronco vendors sell an aluminium steering link option?
or is there some huge negative to aluminum ones?

bmc69 · Oct 16, 2017

JohnJohn said:
I was at an off road park a few weeks ago watching a JK crawl over some big rocks. The guy had thick aluminum steering links that bent very far after he connected with a rock. He just backed up and hit it a different way and the linkage was fine even though it bent 6" or more back. It just went right back.

That would have been nice vs a bend or break with steel. Do any of the bronco vendors sell an aluminium steering link option?
or is there some huge negative to aluminum ones?

I've built some aluminum ones. The drawback is mainly the cost of the heavy wall holobar.

JohnJohn · Oct 16, 2017

I found a vendor in Carolina that makes links for Jeeps. I suppose I could put hemi joints on each end and double stack them on the passenger knuckle. This is not something I will do anytime soon but its nice to plan.

https://www.carolinametalmasters.com/collections/cmm-custom-products/products/steering-tie-rod-steering-stabalizer-mount-ram-clevis-combo

snipes243 · Oct 17, 2017

You can also try ironman4x4fab.com he has made a couple of
Steering setups for local broncos. He also does a lot of aluminum links too, so it should be right up his alley.

ransil · Oct 18, 2017

Rare Parts inc fab series ends

http://www.fabseries.com/about.php

GWBronco · Oct 18, 2017

http://www.wideopendesign.com/Product/11145/7075-T6-Aluminum-Links.aspx
Wide open Design also sells aluminum links.

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