Steering Parts Features

Reaplcement Inner Tie Rod

Factory Inner Tie Rod

OE Inner Tie Rod

• In automotive applications, this type of boot can be found on inboard and outboard CV (Constant Velocity) joints and prop shafts. CV boots keep moisture, dirt and other debris particles sealed out, preventing contamination of the internal parts of CV joints. They also keep lubrication sealed in, ensuring maximum part life.

Depending on whether your vehicle uses a rack and pinion or steering box system, inner tie rods may be described as:

• Rack and Pinion type: Inner tie rods are mounted to either end of the rack and pinion and provide a pivot point to isolate road conditions from the rack and pinion system. They appear as a threaded rod with an in-line ball joint.
• Steering box type: Inner tie rods are mounted to either end of the center link. They appear as a threaded rod with a right-angled ball joint.

• What makes Mevotech inner tie rods so great? Mevotech gives technicians the edge, by innovating every chassis component. Mevotech engineers focus on making their parts faster and easier to install, and Mevotech engineer them to provide a longer service life. Employing punishing durability testing, Mevotech validates every new design to ensure you get performance you can trust.

• Pre-Applied Thread Lock: Thread lock is pre-applied on inner tie rods, removing the need of applying it and reducing the time of installing the product?.

• Additional Hardware: Application specific mounting hardware are included with the part to complete the installation of the part.

• Easy Snap Locking Pin: Ensure your ball joint is securely locked with our spring steel locking clip design, nut pre-loaded with fastener adhesive that complies with and exceeds IFI, DIN specifications.

• Anti-Rotation Features: Parts engineered with anti-rotation features that speed up and give piece of mind during installation.

• Longer Wrench Flats: Tie rods designed with longer wrench flats that provide a larger area for using a wrench which eases installation.

Reaplcement Idler Arm

Factory Idler Arm

OE Idler Arm

• Idler arms are used on vehicles with “box steering” systems, usually trucks and rear wheel drive passenger vehicles. The idler arm assists the Pitman arm by supporting other steering linkage components as it travels in the direction controlled by the steering gear. The bracket side of the idler arm is mounted to the frame side of your vehicle on one end and supports a ball joint on the other. Typically, an idler arm is positioned on the opposite side of the center link from the Pitman arm, allowing it to hold the center link at the correct height.

Depending on the vehicle application, idler arms may be considered:

• Arm type: Arm type idler arms consist of an arm with mounting points on one end that attach to the frame of the vehicle, while the other end of the arm is connected to the main body through a bearing.
• Bracket type: Bracket type idler arms contain the pivot assembly within a forged housing, which bolts directly to the frame of the vehicle with the bearing contained inside the assembly.

• What makes Mevotech idler arms so great? Mevotech gives technicians the edge, by innovating every chassis component. Mevotech engineers focus on making their parts faster and easier to install, while ensuring they are built to provide a longer service life. Employing punishing durability testing, Mevotech validates every new design to ensure you get performance you can trust.

• Greaseable Ball Joints: Ball Joint is serviceable allowing the user to continue to grease the ball joint improving the service life of the ball joint.

• Sintered Metal Bearings: Bearings made of a durable sintered powder metal that leads to a longer lasting part.

• Self-Sealing Grease Relief: Grease relief that acts like a one-way valve allowing excess grease to flow out of the boot while preventing contaminants entering the boot.

• Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Corrosion resistant coatings that prevent the formation of rust for a longer part service life.

• Higher Grade Hardware: Hardware provided is made with a high grade and strength.

• Ball Pin Surface Hardening: Ball Pins are surface hardened to prevent premature wear and improve fatigue life

• Additional Hardware: Application specific mounting hardware are included with the part to complete the installation of the part.

• Anti-Rotation Features: Parts engineered with anti-rotation features that speed up and give piece of mind during installation.

Reaplcement Pitman Arm

Factory Pitman Arm

OE Pitman Arm

• Pitman arms are used on vehicles with “box steering” systems, usually trucks and rear wheel drive passenger vehicles. Typically mounted between the steering gear and the center link, the Pitman arm creates a pivoting point.

• Pitman arms are distinguished by their splined arms, which mesh to the steering gear. This allows them to convert torque from the steering gear into a mechanical force that permits movement of the steering linkage. Pitman arms are supported in this function by idler arms.

• What makes Mevotech Pitman arms so great? Mevotech gives technicians the edge, by innovating every chassis component. Mevotech engineers focus on making their parts faster and easier to install, while ensuring they are built to provide a longer service life. Employing punishing durability testing, Mevotech validates every new design to ensure you get performance you can trust.

• Greaseable Ball Joints: Ball Joint is serviceable allowing the user to continue to grease the ball joint improving the service life of the ball joint.

• Sintered Metal Bearings: Bearings made of a durable sintered powder metal that leads to a longer lasting part.

• Self-Sealing Grease Relief: Grease relief that acts like a one-way valve allowing excess grease to flow out of the boot while preventing contaminants entering the boot.

• Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Corrosion resistant coatings that prevent the formation of rust for a longer part service life.

• Higher Grade Hardware: Hardware provided is made with a high grade and strength.

• Ball Pin Surface Hardening: Ball Pins are surface hardened to prevent premature wear and improve fatigue life

• Additional Hardware: Application specific mounting hardware are included with the part to complete the installation of the part.

• Anti-Rotation Features: Parts engineered with anti-rotation features that speed up and give piece of mind during installation.

Reaplcement Rack and Pinion Boot

Factory Rack and Pinion Boot

OE Rack and Pinion Boot

• Rack and pinion boots, or bellows, seal the inner tie rod and the rack and pinion shaft. They keep moisture, dirt and other debris particles sealed out, preventing contamination and damage to the steering rack components. Rack and pinion boots face constant exposure to road debris, contaminants and thermal cycling. The primary cause of part failure is puncturing from road debris. To ensure optimal part life, requirements for rack and pinion boots include:

• High- and low-temperature resistance
• Puncture, abrasion and chemical resistance
• Resistance to extension, compression and bending fatigue

• What makes Mevotech rack and pinion boots so great? Mevotech gives technicians the edge, by innovating every chassis component. Mevotech engineers focus on making their parts faster and easier to install, while ensuring they are built to provide a longer service life. Employing punishing durability testing, Mevotech validates every new design to ensure you get performance you can trust.

• Additional Hardware: Application specific mounting hardware are included with the part to complete the installation of the part.