{"product_id":"drt-kawasaki-krx-1000-4-hd-billet-aluminum-tie-rod-kit","title":"Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 HD Billet Tie Rod Kit | DRT Motorsports","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 HD Billet Aluminum Tie Rod Kit from DRT Motorsports is designed to strengthen and add reliability to the KRX platform. Engineered specifically for the Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 and KRX 1000\/4 with the M16 steering rack, this kit replaces OEM tie rod ends with race-grade billet aluminum links that hold up to the punishment serious KRX riders put their machines through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from aerospace-grade 6061-T6 billet bar stock, the DRT tie rod kit is much stronger than OEM, lighter without sacrificing strength, and clears all components through the entire range of motion — even at full droop or compression, no contact with suspension or steering components anywhere in the steering range. Works in conjunction with the OEM M16 steering rack. 3-piece PTFE-lined 5\/8\" chromoly rod ends plus DRT's proprietary inner ball joint seal the OEM bellow, protecting the steering rack from water, dirt, and sand intrusion. DRT-spec stainless steel misalignment spacers and class 10.9 hardware. Finished in mil-spec anodized black with laser-engraved branding. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific fit — Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 and KRX 1000\/4 (M16 steering rack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerospace-grade 6061-T6 billet aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger than OEM with reduced weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-range-of-motion clearance — no contact at full droop or compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with OEM M16 steering rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-piece PTFE-lined 5\/8\" chromoly rod ends, left\/right adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDRT proprietary inner ball joint with OEM bellow sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e303 stainless steel misalignment spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass 10.9 hardware for proper clamping force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMil-spec anodized black finish with laser-engraved branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined wrench notch areas for adjustability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 and KRX 1000\/4 with M16 steering rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Aerospace-grade 6061-T6 billet aluminum bar stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mil-spec anodize (black) with laser-engraved DRT branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod ends: 3-piece PTFE-lined 5\/8\" chromoly steel, left\/right adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner ball joint: DRT proprietary, seals OEM bellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacers: 303 stainless steel misalignment spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Class 10.9 alloy steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: Direct bolt-on — verify jam nuts tight with thread locker; paint check recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineered for Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 (2-door) and Teryx KRX 1000\/4 (4-door). Compatible with the OEM M16 steering rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit both 2-door and 4-door KRX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The kit fits both the 2-seat Teryx KRX 1000 and the 4-seat Teryx KRX 1000\/4 — same steering rack and tie rod geometry across both wheelbase configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy upgrade from OEM tie rods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOEM tie rod ends are a known weak point on the KRX platform under aggressive driving. The DRT billet aluminum links are stronger, lighter, and use PTFE-lined chromoly rod ends with sealed inner ball joints to keep dirt and water out of your steering rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my Teryx H2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is engineered specifically for the KRX 1000 platform. The 2026+ Teryx H2 uses a different chassis and steering geometry. Contact DRT for Teryx H2 tie rod options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the installation tip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify jam nuts are tight and installed with thread locker. Paint check is recommended for visual movement verification. Inspect jam nuts before each ride to ensure tightness and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs everything included for installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The kit ships complete with billet aluminum tie rod bodies, PTFE-lined chromoly rod ends, DRT proprietary inner ball joints, 303 stainless steel misalignment spacers, and class 10.9 hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the OEM bellow still seal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The DRT proprietary inner ball joint is engineered to seal the OEM bellow and protect the steering rack from water, dirt, and sand intrusion — critical for desert, dune, and mud use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy DRT Motorsports\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDRT Motorsports engineers Kawasaki Teryx KRX-specific steering components that replace OEM weak points with race-grade billet aluminum. From aerospace-grade 6061-T6 construction and PTFE-lined chromoly rod ends to DRT proprietary inner ball joints, mil-spec anodize, and Made-in-the-USA precision, every DRT tie rod kit upgrades steering strength, reliability, and rack protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCTA\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrengthen your KRX 1000 steering with race-grade billet tie rods. 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