Overview
The Rugged Ridge 18043.26 is a spare heavy duty tie rod end with a 7/8 inch shaft and right hand thread, designed for use with Rugged Ridge heavy duty tie rods and drag links. Listed fitment covers the 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ, along with the 1997–2006 Wrangler TJ and 2004–2006 Wrangler LJ. It suits owners running Rugged Ridge heavy duty steering who need a matching replacement end.
Key features
- Designed for Rugged Ridge heavy duty tie rods and drag links
- 7/8 inch shaft
- Right hand thread
- Spare tie rod end
Keeping a spare steering end
Keeping a spare tie rod end on hand makes sense for owners who rely on Rugged Ridge heavy duty steering on trails, where a joint can be damaged far from home. The spare gives a matching part for the shaft and thread, which avoids a long wait for a replacement. Store it in a dry place, and keep the threads clean and lightly protected until it is needed.
Before using a spare, compare its shaft, thread and fitting with the end it would replace. Heavy duty ends are often installed with other heavy duty linkage, so check the drag links and tie rods that share the same system. A spare is most useful when the vehicle is driven hard, but it still needs to be fitted and aligned like any new end.
- Store the spare dry and clean
- Compare shaft and thread before fitting
- Check related linkage for play
Specifications
| Brand | Rugged Ridge |
|---|---|
| Part number | 18043.26 |
| UPC | 804314123666 |
| Shaft diameter | 7/8 inch |
| Thread direction | Right hand |
| Position | Front left |
Vehicle fitment
Listed fitment covers the 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE and Sahara), the 1997–2006 Wrangler TJ and the 2004–2006 Wrangler LJ.
The listed position is front left while the thread is right hand, so confirm the side and thread on your vehicle. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Match the 7/8 inch shaft and right hand thread to the part being replaced, since this spare is meant for Rugged Ridge heavy duty tie rods and drag links. Support the vehicle before working on steering components.
What’s included
One spare tie rod end. No hardware or other parts are named as included.
