HIGHLIFTER HDAS-P-04 Heavy Duty Adjustable Tie Rod Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HIGHLIFTER
Table of Contents
HDAS-P-04
RZR PRO R ADJUSTABLE TIE ROD
PRODUCT DISCLAIMER
The installation of products sold or manufactured by High Lifter Products,
Inc. including, but not limited to suspension components such as lift kits,
gear reduction lifts, frame stiffener kits, snorkels, and tires that exceed
the original specifications for the vehicle, may change the vehicle’s center
of gravity and handling characteristics both on- and off-road. You are aware
that the installation of tires that are larger than original vehicle
specifications may reduce the effectiveness of the braking system. Use of
these products may place added stress to the original factory vehicle
components which could cause them to weaken or possibly fail.
Products sold or manufactured by High Lifter Products, Inc. are intended for
off-road use only. Operation of a vehicle modified with these products on a
road could result in serious bodily injury or death, and such operation may
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agree that failure to safely and reasonably operate your vehicle could result
in serious bodily injury or death, and that, as a result of installation of
this product(s) to your vehicle, extreme care must be taken to prevent vehicle
rollover or loss of control, which may be more likely to occur as a result of
said modifications. You will avoid unsafe maneuvers, including sudden sharp
turns or other abrupt maneuvers, which could make a vehicular accident more
likely. You understand that High Lifter Products, Inc. is not responsible or
liable for any damages or any injuries to yourself or your passengers that
could occur upon possible accidents due to driver error, incorrect
installations, bad judgment, incompatibility with other aftermarket
accessories or natural disasters to the fullest extent allowable by law. You
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proper safety equipment may increase the risk of serious bodily injury or
death to yourself and any passengers.
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Inc. requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and
installation of original equipment components. Installation of these products
without proper knowledge and experience may affect the performance of these
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death. It is strongly recommended that a certified mechanic familiar with the
installation of similar components perform the product(s) installation.
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Inc., you will perform or cause to be performed an inspection of their vehicle
to confirm its condition is suitable for the installation of these products. A
proper inspection of the vehicle includes confirmation that the vehicle has
not been in a collision and is free of corrosion. If the vehicle is suspected
to have been in a collision or misused, or is otherwise unsuitable for
modification, you will not install the product(s). You will continue to
inspect the vehicle prior to each use to confirm its condition is suitable for
its intended use, and you acknowledge that the failure to do so may result in
serious bodily injury or death, as well as damage to the vehicle itself.
You will install any warning labels provided with the product so it may be
prominently seen by yourself and all passengers. You will notify all
passengers of the modifications performed to your vehicle prior to operation.
Insurance companies may handle coverage of a modified vehicle differently.
Please check with your insurance carrier prior to modifying the vehicle to
ensure your coverage remains sufficient. Installation of this product(s) may
void your vehicle warranty. If this is a concern, please check with the
manufacturer or dealer before purchase or installation of this product(s).
HIGH LIFTER LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY High Lifter offers a Limited
Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser that our product shall be free
from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product if
utilized in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and operation of said products.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT LINES:
- Lift Kits (Signature, Standard and Big Lifts)
- Control Arms
- Trailing Arms
- Radiator Relocation Kits
- Portal Gear Lifts
- Wheel Spacers
- Tow Hooks
- Control Arm Link Kits
Damages to vehicle or any other object during the installation, use, or
removal of High Lifter products are not covered under this warranty. Normal
wear items included with any of the products covered under this Limited
Lifetime Warranty are excluded from coverage. These items include, but are not
limited to heim joints, tie rods, bearings, bushings, seals, gaskets, zinc
plating, painted and powder coated finishes. Other exclusions of coverage
under this warranty include, but are not limited to: damage or product failure
due to improper installation, lack of maintenance, product modification,
abuse, collision or use on vehicles for which product was not designed,
repairs performed by anyone other than approved High Lifter personnel or made
using non-High Lifter components. This warranty is valid for the original
purchaser only and is non-transferable. High Lifter reserves the right to
inspect any product before determining if the claim is valid and covered under
this warranty. Claims determined to be caused by reasons other than a
manufacturer defect will be rejected and an estimate for repair or cost of a
replacement product if a repair is not possible, will be provided.
This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of any implied warranty of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or other warranty of
quality, whether express or implied, except the warranty of title.
WARRANTY PROCESSING
If you suspect your product is defective, DO NOT disassemble the product to determine the cause without prior approval as it may void your warranty status. This is especially true with our Portal Gear Lift. To begin the claim process, please e-mail our warranty team at warrantycare@highlifter.com and include the following in the e-mail:
- Your full name, address and contact phone number.
- The year, make and model of your vehicle
- The part number of the product
- Photos of the product installed, and vehicle product is installed on
- Proof of Purchase (Required for all warranty claims and you must be the original purchaser)
Once a claim is created, you will receive a return authorization number (RMA).
Write this number on the outside of the box containing your defective product
and include it along with your name and contact information inside the box.
Product must be returned in the original box or a box of equal strength and
packaging. Product sent without an RMA number visible on the outside of the
box or sent COD will be refused. Ship your product to the following address:
High Lifter Products, Inc.
Attn: Returns 7455 Atkinson Dr, Shreveport, LA 71129
Once your product is received, we often have your replacement or repaired
product shipped back to you within 3-business days of receiving it. Please
note that High Lifter is not responsible for shipping charges on product
returned for warranty or repair, including duties and fees required by those
residing outside the United States.
PARTS
79-16167
STOCK TIE ROD REMOVAL
STEP1 
PLACE JACK UNDER THE CENTER OF FRONT AND LIFT UNTIL THE WHEELS
ARE OFF THE GROUND. BE CAREFUL TO SECURE PROPERLY SO IT IS STABLE ON THE JACK
OR 9 N JACK STANDS. REMOVE WHEELS. STEP2
DISCONNECT THE TIE ROD END FROM THE KNUCKLE BY REMOVING THE FACTORY NUT ON THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE KNUCKLE.
NEXT, WHILE APPLYING UPWARD PRESSURE ON THE TIE ROD GENTLY TAP THE KNUCKLE
WITH A HAMMER TO HELP SHOCK/EASE THE TIE ROD OUT. 
STEP3
REMOVE CLAMPS AND/OR ANY ZIP TIES HOLDING THE BOOT IN PLACE. NOW, SLIDE THE
BOOT DOWN THE TIE ROD.
WHEN THE TIE ROD IS REMOVED FROM THE UTV YOU WILL RESUSE THE BOOT TO INSTALL
THE NEW ADJUSTABLE TIE ROD.
NOTE: INSPECT THE BOOT FOR ANY RIPS.
NEXT, LOOSEN
THE INNER TIE ROD END FROM THE RACK.
NOTE: GO COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN.
REMOVE THE
STOCK TIE ROD. 
MEASURING AND TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
STEP4
MEASUING
MEASURE THE STOCK TIE ROD FROM THE CENTER OF THE HEIM JOINT ON THE TIE ROD END
TO THE END OF THE INNER TIE ROD END. USE THIS MEASUREMENT FOR THE NEW TIE
ROD.
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TAKE THE FACTORY BOOT AND PLACE IT ONTO THE NEW INNER TIE ROD.
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NEXT, ATTACH THE HEIM JOINT TO THE OUTER END OF THE TIE ROD THAT WILL CONNECT TO THE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY. SCREW IT ON WITH THE JAM NUT LEAVING 1/4″ OF THREAD.
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NOW ATTACH THE STUD TO THE HEIM JOINT USING THE LOCK NUTS AND THE MISALIGNMENT BUSHING AND THEN THIGHTEN.
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NOW CONNECT THE INNER TIE ROD END TO THE END THAT WILL CONNECT TO THE RACK. SCREW IT IN AND THEN SECURE IT WITH THE JAM NUT LEAVING 1/4″ INCH OF THREAD.
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SET THE LENGTH OF THE NEW ADJUSTABLE TIE ROD TO THE MEASURED LENGTH OF THE ORIGINAL TIE ROD. DO THIS BY ADJUSTING THE TWO TIE ROD HALVES.
ONCE THE TIE ROD END AND THE INNER TIE ROD END ARE COMPLETED SET THE TIE ROD
TO THE STOCK TIE RODS MEASUREMENT. NOW, USING AN ALLEN WRENCH SET THE FIRST
SET SCREW ONCE IT IS ALIGNED ALONG THE CHANNEL ON THE TIE ROD AS SEEN IN THE
IMAGE TO THE LEFT. NOW SET THE SECOND SET SCREW ON THE SIDE.
INSTALLATION
STEP5
INSTALL THE INNER TIE ROD END BY FIRST APPLYING SOME LOCKTITE TO THE
THREADS THEN THREAD THE TIE ROD ONTO TO THE RACK AND TIGHTEN. 
NOW SLIDE THE BOOT BACK AND SECURE IT TO THE RACK WITH 2 ZIP
TIES.
STEP6
NOW INSTALL THE TIE ROD END TO THE KNUCKLE USING A 12MM FLAT WASHER THEN THE
12MM LOCK NUT.
ONCE ALL IS TIGHTENED REPEAT STEPS FOR OPPOSITE SIDE, REINSTALL WHEELS THEN
LOWER THE JACK.
THE
TORQUE VALUES CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED IF THE NUT (OR TAPPED HOLE) HAS A PROOF
LOAD GREATHER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE BOLTS MINIMUM ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH.
CLAMP LOAD IS CALCULATED AS 75% OF THE PROOF LOAD WHEN SPECIFIED BY THE
STANDARD. ASTM A307 UTILIZED 75% OF 36,000 PSI.
TORQUE VALUES FOR 1/4 AND 5/16 IN SERIES ARE IN INCH POUNDS.
ALL OTHERS ARE IN FOOT-POUNDS.
TORQUE-TENSION RELATIONSHIP FOR A307A, GRADE 5 & 8
NOMINAL DIA. (in.)| THREADS PER INCH| TENSILE STRESS AREA
(Sq. in.)| SAE J429 – GRADE 5| SAE J429 – GRADE 8
---|---|---|---|---
CLAMP LOAD
(lbs.)
| TIGHTENING TORQUE| CLAMP LOAD (lbs.)| TIGHTENING TORQUE
K=0.15| K=0.17| K=0.20| K=0.15| K=0.17| K=0.20
UNIFIED COARSE THREAD SERIES
1/4| 20| 0.0318| 2029| 76 in-lbs| 86 in-lbs| 101 in-lbs| 2864| 107 in-lbs| 122
in-lbs| 143 in-lbs
5/16| 18| 0.0524| 3342| 157| 178| 209| 4719| 221| 251| 295
3/8| 16| 0.0775| 4940| 23 ft-lbs| 26 ft-lbs| 31 ft-lbs| 6974| 33 ft-lbs| 37
ft-lbs| 44 ft-lbs
7/16| 14| 0.1063| 6777| 37| 42| 49| 9568| 52| 59| 70
1/2| 13| 0.1419| 9046| 57| 64| 75| 12771| 80| 90| 106
9/16| 12| 0.1819| 11599| 82| 92| 109| 16375| 115| 130| 154
5/8| 11| 0.2260| 14408| 113| 128| 150| 20340| 159| 180| 212
3/4| 10| 0.3345| 21322| 200| 227| 267| 30101| 282| 320| 376
7/8| 9| 0.4617| 29436| 322| 365| 429| 41556| 455| 515| 606
1| 8| 0.6057| 38616| 483| 547| 644| 54517| 681| 772| 909
1-1/4| 7| 0.9691| 53786| 840| 952| 1121| 87220| 1363| 1545| 1817
1-1/2| 6| 14053| 77991| 1462| 1657| 1950| 126473| 2371| 2688| 3162
FINE THREAD SERIES
1/4| 28| 0.0364| 2319| 87 in-lbs| 99 in-lbs| 116 in-lbs| 3274| 123 in-lbs| 139
in-lbs| 164 in-lbs
5/16| 24| 0.0581| 3702| 174| 197| 231| 5226| 245| 278| 327
3/8| 24| 0.0878| 5599| 26 ft-lbs| 30 ft-lbs| 35 ft-lbs| 7905| 37 ft-lbs| 42
ft-lbs| 49 ft-lbs
7/16| 20| 0.1187| 7568| 41| 47| 55| 10684| 58| 66| 78
1/2| 20| 0.1600| 10197| 64| 72| 85| 14396| 90| 102| 120
9/16| 18| 0.2030| 12940| 91| 103| 121| 18268| 128| 146| 171
5/8| 18| 0.2560| 16317| 127| 144| 170| 23036| 180| 204| 240
3/4| 16| 0.3730| 23776| 223| 253| 297| 33566| 315| 357| 420
7/8| 14| 0.5095| 32479| 355| 403| 474| 45853| 502| 568| 669
1| 14| 0.6799| 43343| 542| 614| 722| 61190| 765| 867| 1020
1-1/4| 12| 1.0729| 59548| 930| 1055| 1241| 96565| 1509| 1710| 2012
1-1/2| 12| 1.5810| 87747| 1645| 1865| 2194| 142292| 2668| 3024| 3557
TORQUE-TENSION RELATIONSHIP FOR METRIC FASTENERS
| NOMINAL DIA. (in.) | PITCH | CLASS 8.8 | CLASS 10.9 | CLASS 12.9 |
|---|
CLAMP LOAD
(lbs.)| TIGHTENING TORQUE| CLAMP LOAD
(lbs.)| TIGHTENING TORQUE| CLAMP LOAD
(lbs.)| TIGHTENING TORQUE
LUBRICATED
(ft-lbs)| ZINC PLATED
(ft-lbs)| PLAIN
&DRY
(ft-lbs)| LUBRICATED
(ft-lbs)| ZINC PLATED
(ft-lbs)| PLAIN
&DRY
(ft-lbs)| LUBRICATED
(ft-lbs)| AS RECIEVED
(ft-lbs)| PLAIN
&DRY
(ft-lbs)
4| 0.7| 858| 1.7| 1.9| 2.3| 1228| 2.4| 2.7| 3.2| 1436| 2.8| 3.2| 3.8
5| 0.8| 1387| 3.4| 3.9| 4.5| 1985| 4.9| 5.5| 6.5| 2319| 5.7| 6.5| 7.5
6| 1| 1968| 5.8| 6.6| 7.7| 2816| 8.3| 9.4| 11.1| 3291| 9.7| 11.0| 13.0
7| 1| 2822| 9.7| 11.0| 13.0| 4039| 13.9| 15.8| 18.5| 4720| 16.3| 18.4| 21.7
8| 1.25| 3580| 14.1| 16.0| 18.8| 5123| 20.2| 22.9| 26.9| 5987| 23.6| 26.7|
31.4
10| 1.5| 5671| 27.9| 31.6| 37.2| 8115| 39.9| 45.2| 53.2| 9484| 46.7| 52.9|
62.2
12| 1.75| 8240| 48.7| 55.1| 64.9| 11792| 69.6| 78.9| 92.8| 13781| 81.4| 92.2|
108.5
14| 2| 11289| 77.8| 88.1| 103.7| 16154| 111.3| 126.1| 148.4| 18879| 130.0|
147.4| 173.4
16| 2| 15320| 121| 137| 161| 21924| 173| 196| 230| 25622| 202| 229| 269
18| 2.5| 18822| 167| 189| 222| 26934| 239| 270| 318| 31477| 279| 316| 372
20| 2.5| 23938| 236| 267| 314| 34256| 337| 382| 449| 40034| 394| 446| 525
22| 2.5| 29669| 321| 364| 428| 42457| 460| 521| 613| 49619| 537| 609| 716
24| 3| 34471| 407| 461| 543| 49329| 582| 660| 777| 57649| 681| 771| 908
27| 3| 44924| 597| 676| 796| 64288| 854| 968| 1139| 75132| 998| 1131| 1331
30| 3.5| 54819| 809| 917| 1079| 78448| 1158| 1312| 1544| 91680| 1353| 1534|
1804
33| 3.5| 67821| 1101| 1248| 1468| 97055| 1576| 1786| 2101| 113425| 1842| 2087|
2455
36| 4| 79866| 1415| 1603| 1886| 114291| 2024| 2294| 2699| 133569| 2366| 2681|
3154
TORQUE VALUES CALCULATED FROM FORMULA T=KDF:
K=0.15 FOR “LUBRICATED” CONDITIONS
K= 0.17 FOR ZINC PLATED AND DRY CONDITIONS, ALSO THE USE OF VARIOUS FORMS OF
THREAD LOCKERS HAVE A SIMILAR K VALUE
K=0.20 FOR PLAIN DRY CONDITIONS
D= NOMINAL DIAMETER
F=CLAMP LOAD
NOTE: WHEN USING ZINC PLATED (LUBRICATED WITH WAX) TOP LOCK NUTS, THE K VALUE
CAN VARY FROM 0.12 TO 0.16.
CAUTION: ALL MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THESE CHARTS IS ADVISORY ONLY. EXTREME
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN USING A FORMULA FOR TORQUE/
TENSION REALATIONSHIPS. TORQUE IS ONLY AN INDIRECT INDICATION OF TENSION.
UNDER/OVER TIGHTENING OF FASTENERS CAN RESULT IN COSTLY EQUIPMENT FAILURE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
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