{"product_id":"carli-2021-ford-bronco-steering-tie-rod-system","title":"CARLI 2021+ FORD BRONCO STEERING TIE-ROD SYSTEM","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli Suspension Steering Tie-Rod System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a complete steering upgrade engineered to address one of the most common weak points on the 2021–2025 Ford Bronco: the factory tie rods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger tires, additional suspension travel, and hard off-road use can place significantly more load on the Bronco's steering system. Rather than simply increasing the diameter of the factory-style tie rod, Carli redesigned the system from the steering rack to the knuckle with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat-treated 4140 tie rods, fully rebuildable inner joints, billet aluminum outer tie-rod housings, FK bearings, and double-shear knuckle supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an extremely robust steering system designed to complement the increased capability of a properly built Bronco while maintaining precise steering characteristics throughout the suspension's travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Larger Tires \u0026amp; Hard Off-Road Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory Bronco tie rods can become a weak point as tire size and off-road demands increase. Carli developed its steering system specifically to provide substantially more strength while also improving the steering geometry through the Bronco's extended suspension travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carli system produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless than half the toe change of the factory tie rod through the extended travel range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping keep the front tires more consistently aligned as the suspension cycles through compression and droop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means you're not only upgrading strength—you're improving the way the steering system interacts with a high-performance suspension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat-Treated 4140 Tie Rods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the system are tie rods machined from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat-treated 4140 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli then applies the same molybdenum-based coating used on its heavy-duty ball joints. This coating works with the grease inside the inner joint to provide a durable, low-friction wear surface designed for long-term use in demanding environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a substantial upgrade over the smaller factory components, particularly for Broncos running larger-than-stock tires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreasable \u0026amp; Fully Rebuildable Inner Tie-Rod Ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using a disposable factory-style inner tie rod, Carli designed its inner joint to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreasable, adjustable, and rebuildable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe joint uses bronze wear surfaces on both sides of the tie-rod ball. Machined grease grooves and an internal grease passage allow lubricant to reach the wear surfaces through an easily accessible Zerk fitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the system accumulates mileage and the internal components wear, the joint can be serviced and adjusted to remove developing play rather than requiring replacement of the complete assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a steering system designed around long-term serviceability—not just initial strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillet Aluminum Outer Tie-Rod Housings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outer tie-rod housings are machined from solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished with the same hard-anodized treatment Carli uses on its Bronco Billet Upper Control Arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outer housing threads onto the 4140 tie rod and is secured with two 12-point pinch bolts. These bolts thread into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereplaceable press-fit steel inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing Carli to maintain the strength of a steel threaded connection while retaining the lightweight billet aluminum housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design also provides a straightforward method of adjusting front toe during alignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\" Teflon-Lined FK Bearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside each outer tie-rod housing is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\" Teflon-lined FK spherical bearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than leaving the heim joint exposed as a conventional spherical rod end, Carli incorporates it into its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptured Urethane Bearing—or CUB—assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Proprietary urethane races encapsulate the FK bearing to help isolate vibration while extending the service life of the spherical joint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bearing assembly is preloaded into the billet housing and retained under tension with a safety washer and snap ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives the system the articulation required for increased suspension travel while maintaining the refinement expected from a Bronco that may still spend significant time on the street.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Shear Knuckle Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli takes the outer tie-rod connection one step further with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebillet-machined double-shear knuckle bracket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of supporting the outer tie-rod connection from only one side, the Carli bracket captures the rod end and supports it on both sides of the steering knuckle connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel misalignment spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to correctly position the FK bearing while maximizing its available operating angle throughout suspension travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Broncos running high-performance suspension and oversized tires, this provides a significantly more substantial connection between the steering system and steering knuckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced Toe Change Through Suspension Travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength isn't the only reason to upgrade the Bronco's steering system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an independent front suspension cycles, changes in the relationship between the steering linkage and suspension control arms can cause the tires to toe in or out—a characteristic commonly referred to as bump steer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli engineered the geometry of its tie-rod system to produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless than half the toe change of the factory steering system through the extended suspension travel range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is especially important when pairing the steering system with components such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli-Spec King Coilover System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where increased travel makes steering geometry increasingly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Carli Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44532874641497,"sku":"CS-BRS-21","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/9913\/7113\/files\/CS-BRS-21-500x418.jpg?v=1786929849","url":"https:\/\/thor-off-road.myshopify.com\/products\/carli-2021-ford-bronco-steering-tie-rod-system","provider":"Thor Off-Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}