From The King Pin Experts, Here Is The New Standard In Tie Rods

Patent-pending installation technology helps technicians install and adjust faster.

The Steer King Maintenance-Free Universal Tie Rod delivers universal fit, unmatched durability, and a true maintenance-free design. They are shipping from ATRO's warehouse network.

At its core is a maintenance-free ball joint, the first in the market. A polymer bearing reduces friction, maintains preload, and eliminates greasing. The socket and dust boot cavity are factory lubricated, the polyurethane dust boot is sealed with water-tight clamping rings, and an induction-hardened stud provides maximum strength and durability under heavy loads.

Patent-pending installation technology helps technicians install and adjust faster, so they can service more trucks with less downtime. The patent-pending shipping protector doubles as a rapid length adjuster, a powered adjustment tool that sets tie rod length quickly. Patent-pending thread limit indicators give a quick visual guide to correct installation. Carriage bolts make clamping and torque faster and simpler, and cross-tube part numbers with clearly marked left and right sides make identification easy. An electrostatic coating adds corrosion resistance.

Two part numbers cover roughly 80% of installations. The Green Cap (SKT-0967-MF) is typical for 12,000 lb axles, and the Blue Cap (SKT-1080-MF) is typical for 16,000 and 20,000 lb axles. Both adjust from 57 3/8" to 73 7/8" center to center, and left and right ends are also sold separately. That is broad coverage from minimal shelf space.

The Universal Tie Rod Cross Reference Directory matches the Steer King line to part numbers from more than 40 OEM and aftermarket brands, including Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, Navistar, Volvo, and Western Star. Cross-references are also searchable online and on each product detail page. The Universal Tie Rod Installation Instruction walk technicians through a correct install and are available in English, Spanish, and French.

Tie Rods enhance the Steer King steering system and support ATRO's Whole System Maintenance approach, backed by our industry-best parts warranty.