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Old 08-09-2008, 09:03 PM
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Whats the better way to go? Stock with sleeves any make or Cognito Hiem joint conversion with sleeves or Cognito HD full replacements. On the HD replacements they said you need longer links, is the just to push the sway bar up so it clears? My bud has an 06 and he destroyed both of them last night at a pull..... I warned him..... Any input will be appreciated!
 
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Old 08-09-2008, 10:16 PM
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I've got the Cognito HD tie rods. No way in hell your breaking them unless you are running 800hp or better. My sway bar bearly touches them on full turns, but it's only the boot.
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 01:49 PM
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What is the best place to get those HD replacements?
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 03:16 PM
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Old 08-29-2008, 04:53 PM
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The system on RTToys truck is probably the best I've seen. EXTREMELY beefy!! The stockers are like spaghetti compared to those and when you ride in his truck you can FEEL the difference.
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 07:57 PM
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the cognito ones are very tough i have a set myself.

Tie rod sleeves do the same thing though i don't hear anything bad about them.
 
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Old 09-11-2008, 05:02 PM
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I have a set of Fabtech Tie rods on my truck, borrowed my friends PPE Hot+2 and was launching in 4x4 with it on level 10... they held through it fine.
 
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:43 AM
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Here is what they look like next to a OEM factory tie rod.
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 03:12 PM
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Those look nice Nick.

I made my own Sleeves out of 304 stainless at work. I am very happen with them. It is really just what you perfer.
 
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I have been running stock tie rods with Pac Brake Tie Rod sleeves for almost 2 years, with a set of cognito braces. Over 100 boosted 4wd launches and 0 problems. Sleeves are $130 and if a tie rod breaks you can get a replacement at your local NAPA if you need.
 
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