Total Chaos Heim Joint Tie Rod Steering Upgrade Kit (1986-95 4Runner/Pickup)
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Total Chaos Heim Joint Tie Rod Steering Upgrade Kit
For 1986–1995 Toyota 4Runner & Toyota Pickup 4WD with Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension
Overview
The Total Chaos Heim Joint Tie Rod Steering Upgrade Kit is designed specifically for 1986–1995 Toyota 4Runner and Pickup 4WD models equipped with Total Chaos long travel front suspension systems.
Increasing suspension width and wheel travel places additional demands on the factory steering linkage. This kit replaces the OEM inner and outer tie rod ends with extended 4130 chromoly tie rods and 3/4-inch heim joints, providing the range of articulation and steering strength required for Total Chaos long travel geometry.
A weld-on double-shear steering arm gusset reinforces the steering connection and helps reduce flex under demanding off-road loads. This is a dedicated long travel steering system and is not intended for factory-width suspension or non-Total Chaos long travel kits.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for Total Chaos long travel suspension systems
- Extended chromoly tie rods accommodate increased suspension width and travel
- 3/4-inch 4130 chromoly heim joints
- Left-hand and right-hand threaded heims for adjustment
- High-angle heim joints provide increased steering articulation
- Zinc-plated chromoly tie rods for corrosion resistance
- Weld-on double-shear steering arm gusset reinforces the steering connection
- High-misalignment spacers support increased joint articulation
- Grade 8 mounting hardware included
- Complete driver- and passenger-side steering upgrade
Heim Joint Steering Design
The factory inner and outer tie rod ends are replaced with high-strength heim joints engineered to operate through the increased range of motion created by Total Chaos long travel suspension.
The system uses extended 4130 chromoly tie rods and 3/4-inch chromoly heims to provide the additional length, articulation, and strength required by the wider suspension geometry. Left- and right-hand threaded joints allow steering adjustment without removing the tie rods.
A laser-cut weld-on gusset converts the steering-arm mounting point to a reinforced double-shear configuration, improving support around the heim joint connection during aggressive off-road use.
Vehicle Fitment
Toyota 4Runner
- 1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Total Chaos Long Travel Front Suspension – Front Steering
- 1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Total Chaos Long Travel Front Suspension – Front Steering
Toyota Pickup
- 1986–1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Total Chaos Long Travel Front Suspension – Front Steering
- 1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 4WD – Total Chaos Long Travel Front Suspension – Front Steering
Fitment Notes
- For Total Chaos long travel suspension systems only
- 4WD applications only
- Does not fit factory-width suspension
- Does not fit non-Total Chaos long travel suspension systems
- Weld-on steering arm gusset installation is required
- Professional installation and steering alignment are recommended after installation
Product Specifications
Brand: Total Chaos Fabrication
Product Type: Heim Joint Tie Rod Steering Upgrade Kit
Position: Front Steering
Drivetrain: 4WD
Suspension Application: Total Chaos Long Travel
Tie Rod Material: 4130 Chromoly Steel
Tie Rod Finish: Zinc Plated
Heim Joint Size: 3/4 Inch
Heim Joint Material: 4130 Chromoly Steel
Heim Configuration: Left-Hand & Right-Hand Thread
Tapered Sleeve Size: 1/2 Inch
Steering Arm Reinforcement: Weld-On Double-Shear Gusset
Hardware: Grade 8
Installation: Modified / Weld-On Steering Gusset Required
What's Included
- (2) Extended chromoly tie rods with heim joint upgrade
- (1) Weld-on steering arm gusset
- (2) Left-hand-thread heim joints
- (2) Right-hand high-angle heim joints
- (2) 1/2-inch tapered sleeves
- (2) Heim spacers
- (4) High-misalignment spacers
- Grade 8 mounting hardware