The strength limitations of the Bronco\u2019s factory steering tie rods has been well documented, especially by Bronco owners who venture into the big rocks with big tires. These ICON XD Forged Tie Rods remedy this with better materials and beefier dimensions than the stock units. The inner tie rod and ball stud is CNC machined from 4140 chromoly. The adjustment threads, where we\u2019ve seen most of the failures happen on stock tie rods, are18mm on the XD Forged Tie Rods versus 14mm on stock Bronco tie rods. The outer tie rod is forged steel and has the same bend as the stock tie rods for fitting all of the Bronco\u2019s factory wheel diameters and offsets, along with just about any aftermarket wheel. The tie rod end is a beefier, metal on metal joint that is greaseable for extended service life and has the same range of operating angle as the stock tie rod ends. For the most hardcore of off-roaders, the ICON XD Forged Tie Rod kit is recommended as part of a comprehensive steering system upgrade strategy.<\/p>\n
Key features:
\n\u2022 30% larger diameter than OE tie rods
\n\u2022 4140 chromoly inner ball studs
\n\u2022 Forged steel outer tie rod ends
\n\u2022 Metal on metal ball joint design with grease zerks
\n\u2022 Design to fit around factory wheel off set
\n\u2022 Includes inner tie rod boots that protect the steering rack from dirt and debris
\n\u2022 Limited lifetime warranty<\/p>\n
Installation & fitment notes:
\n\u2022 TECH NOTE: Compatible with OE HOSS 1.0 & HOSS 2.0 steering racks
\n\u2022 TECH NOTE: Also compatible with HOSS 3.0 steering racks but the dust boot must be stretched to fit over the rack housing
\n\u2022 TECH NOTE: Not compatible with Bronco Raptor
\n\u2022 TECH NOTE: Not compatible with aftermarket tie rod braces<\/p>\n
Technical data:
\n\u2022 Product type: Tie Rod Kit
\n\u2022 Part number: 45212
\n\u2022 Series \/ label: ICON 21-23 BRONCO XD TIE ROD KIT
\n\u2022 Adjustable damping: no
\n\u2022 Adjustable compression: no
\n\u2022 Adjustable rebound: no<\/p>\n
Vehicle applications (fitment):
\nYear Make Model Submodel Notes
\n\u2014\u2014\u2014 \u2014- \u2014\u2014 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 \u2014\u2013
\n2021\u20132023 Ford Bronco Badlands
\n2021\u20132023 Ford Bronco Base
\n2021\u20132023 Ford Bronco Big Bend
\n2021\u20132023 Ford Bronco Black Diamond
\n2022\u20132023 Ford Bronco Everglades
\n2021 Ford Bronco First Edition
\n2023 Ford Bronco Heritage Edition
\n2023 Ford Bronco Heritage Limited Edition
\n2021\u20132023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks
\n2021\u20132023 Ford Bronco Wildtrak<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The strength limitations of the Bronco\u2019s factory steering tie rods has been well documented, especially by Bronco owners who venture into the big rocks with big tires. These ICON XD Forged Tie Rods remedy this with better materials and beefier dimensions than the stock units. The inner tie rod and ball stud is CNC machined<\/p>\n