Universal Tie Rod Setup Tool

• Tie rod tool fits both 7-degree and 10-degree tie rod stud tapers
• Adjustable length fits most tie-rod end assemblies up to 23 inches in length
• Add on tie-rod end slider plate allows measuring with threaded inner tie rod studs
• Easy to use tool provides direct transfer of old tie rod lengths to new parts
• No need to measure toe settings with a tape measure, which can be frustrating
• Repair your steering linkage without the need for a trip to the alignment shop

Easily Retain Your Tie Rod Length Measurements When Replacing Your Tie-Rod Ends

We’ve all been there, under the car twisting away at a tie-rod end and counting the turns, hoping we don’t lose track or get interrupted while we’re counting. Was that 23 or 24 turns on that tie-rod end? Or maybe you’ve tried to check toe with a tape measure and the tip of the tape measure keeps falling out of the tire tread. Either way it is certainly no fun trying to get an inner or outer (or both) tie-rod ends replaced and maintaining that perfect alignment you have from that shop everyone trusts to align hot rods and classic cars. Well now you don’t have to rely on counting or that bent up tape measure when adjusting tie rods with our Universal Tie Rod Setup Tool.

Made from extruded aluminum and 6061-T6 billet aluminum components, our tie rod tool will last a lifetime, be it for personal use or in a professional shop environment. The billet aluminum blocks on our tie rod adjusting tool utilize 10-degree tapered holes on one side and 7-degree tapered holes on the other. Simply insert the tie rod’s tapered stud into the proper hole and secure with the tie rod’s castle nut finger tight. Slide the adjustable blocks of universal tie rod tool to the proper position to match your inner and outer tie-rod end assembly and lock them in place. The optional bolt-on slide plates can be used for tie-rod ends that utilize horizontal threaded studs, such as some inner tie-rod ends attached to center links.

Now, assemble your new tie-rod ends using your original (or new) adjuster sleeves until the length allows the tie rod studs to seat fully into the adjuster blocks. You have just adjusted your new tie-rod ends to match the old ones you’ve removed. Secure the adjustment and transfer the new tie-rod ends to the vehicle and your work is done. No need to check toe, hassle with taking the car back to your favorite alignment shop, etc. The tie rod adjusting tool has performed all the hard work for you so you can get back behind the wheel and enjoy the ride!