Question: Cognito inner tie rods loose after 40K miles

[ALLY Fox]

I replaced my stock inner/outer tie rods with Cognitos about 40K miles ago, nothing wrong with the originals but I wasn't impressed with the anemic looking OEM stuff. I don't race or pull but I do tow a 5th wheel and didn't want my stock tie rods folding if I had to use 4WD to get into a boonie spot. I was lubing my suspension the other day and noticed a lot of play in the Cognito inners, I guess somehow I thought something that expensive would hold up a lot better but apparently not. Anybody have recommendations on a good, modest priced tie rod set? I don't think I'm going to spend another $400+ on Cognitos!

 

[TROJAN366]

I just had rare parts installed on my truck and I have no real miles on they seem to be very high quality and a lot of guys are running them with great success

 

[OregonDMAX]

X2 rare parts is the way to go I got a year on mine and still tight as ever

 

[LBZrcks]

They might prorate or warranty them. Cognito had a bad run when they tried using another supplier. I had my inners go bad too.

 

[CarolinaHD]

Cognito sucks, never had good luck with any of their steering parts. Rare parts or kryptonite is the way to go.

 

[SickLL7Crenshaw]

I like moog replacement with sleeves.

 

[RPM Motorsports]

Ally Fox- Monday contact Nick Martin at Cognito, let him know Russ sent you. Hes already in the loop & will help you with the warranty. They did have some issues early on that are fixed now.

 

[ALLY Fox]

Thanks Russ, I'll try that. I've tried calling Cognito numerous times but nobody answers when I punch the sales or cust service # and I'm reluctant to leave a message as I'm in and out a lot.

 

[plowboy_lbz]

Mine went out with only 25k on them. Cognito is garbage don't ever use thier products.

 

[Harbin_22]

I think you are underestimating the strength of the stock rods/ends. Put some $40 sleeves on the stock ones and you won't break them. It is a lot easier to get replacements if needed too.

 

[LBZ]

Mine went out with only 25k on them. Cognito is garbage don't ever use thier products.

X2 .

Lift kits are ok but their steering stuff is junk.
I am running the Fabtech tie rods now. They seem to hold up ok.