{"product_id":"nissan-patrol-1987-1989-08-1987-1989-wagon-ute-coil-4-2ltr-superior-tie-rod-comp-spec-4340m-solid-bar-suitable-for-nissan-patrol-gq","title":"Nissan Patrol (1987-1989) 08\/1987-1989 Wagon \/ Ute Coil 4.2ltr Superior Tie Rod Comp Spec 4340M Solid Bar Suitable For Nissan Patrol GQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRSA-A-PTR10-B  |  \u003cstrong\u003ePID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#d0021b;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePlease see compatibility tab to confirm fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding off-road use, the Superior Engineering Competition Spec Tie Rod is a heavy-duty steering upgrade designed specifically for the Nissan Patrol GQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe tie rod is CNC machined from a solid 35mm diameter bar of high-tensile 4340M steel. This substantial solid-bar construction provides the strength required for vehicles regularly driven through rocks, ruts and other terrain where factory or lighter aftermarket steering components may be vulnerable to bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts 7-step SA5 zinc anti-corrosion finish helps protect the bar and threaded areas from rust, making it well suited to vehicles exposed to mud, water, beach driving and harsh Australian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Competition Spec assembly uses extra-heavy-duty female-style, greasable tie rod ends with 30mm x 1.5 threads. A split-clamp adjustment system securely locks the rod ends into position while allowing the tie rod length to be correctly adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Superior Engineering lifetime warranty against bending\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/bending%20warranty%20Ribbon.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 35mm diameter high-tensile 4340M steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined to precise tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for demanding off-road and competition applications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e7-step SA5 zinc anti-corrosion finish\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-heavy-duty female-style tie rod ends\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 30mm x 1.5 tie rod end threads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable rod ends for ongoing servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSplit-clamp design securely locks adjustment into position\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Superior Engineering’s lifetime warranty against bending\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCompetition Spec Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery part of this tie rod has been selected to provide dependable strength and serviceability. From the solid 4340M bar and corrosion-resistant finish through to the large female-style rod ends and positive split-clamp adjustment system, it is built as a complete steering upgrade rather than simply a larger replacement bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Superior Comp Spec 4340M solid tie rod suitable for Nissan Patrol GQ - TRSA-A-PTR10-B\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/Drag%20Link\/17372%20-%2053304\/superior-comp-spec-4340m-tie-rod-nissan-patrol-gq-trsa-a-ptr10-b-full-bar.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Heavy-duty rod end and split-clamp detail on Superior GQ Patrol Comp Spec tie rod - TRSA-A-PTR10-B\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/Drag%20Link\/17372%20-%2053304\/superior-comp-spec-4340m-tie-rod-nissan-patrol-gq-trsa-a-ptr10-b-end-detail.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Superior Comp Spec 4340M tie rod installed on Nissan Patrol GQ - TRSA-A-PTR10-B\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/Drag%20Link\/17372%20-%2053304\/superior-comp-spec-4340m-tie-rod-nissan-patrol-gq-trsa-a-ptr10-b-installed.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Superior Engineering engraved logo detail on Comp Spec 4340M tie rod - TRSA-A-PTR10-B\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/Drag%20Link\/17372%20-%2053304\/superior-comp-spec-4340m-tie-rod-nissan-patrol-gq-trsa-a-ptr10-b-engraved-logo-detail.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e4340M High-Tensile Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid 4340M steel bar provides the strength required for hard off-road driving, where steering components can be subjected to heavy impacts and significant bending loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"4340M high-tensile steel identification tag for Superior Competition Spec steering components\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/4340m_tag.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7-step SA5 zinc finish helps protect the tie rod and its threaded areas against corrosion, supporting easier adjustment and ongoing maintenance throughout the component’s service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"SA5 zinc anti-corrosion finish on Superior Engineering steering rod\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/DRAG-LINK-ZINC.png\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-Duty Rod Ends\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExtra-heavy-duty female-style rod ends use large 30mm x 1.5 threads and are greaseable for ongoing servicing. The split-clamp design provides a secure mechanical lock once adjustment has been completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Extra-heavy-duty female-style greaseable tie rod end for Superior GQ Patrol tie rod\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/gold-tie-rod-end.png\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial Comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSee how the material used in Superior Engineering Competition Spec steering components compares with commonly used steering-bar materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Steering component material strength comparison chart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superiorengineering.com.au\/image\/data\/product%20files\/Superior\/Steering\/Material_Compro_V3.png\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch It Put to the Test\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSee Superior Engineering heavy-duty steering components tested and used in demanding off-road conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xc1pblt72QU?rel=0\" title=\"Superior Engineering Competition Spec steering component testing\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J6-MqgtckVA?rel=0\" title=\"Heavy-duty steering rods for 4WD vehicles\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement rod ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use TE135R and TE135L rod ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Component Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superior Engineering and other branded steering components are aftermarket replacement parts that are often upgraded for increased strength and durability compared with factory components. While these products meet or exceed OEM specifications, regular maintenance is essential to ensure safety and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to inspect all steering components, including rod ends, internal and external threads, and hollow bars at every service or at least every six months. Any signs of looseness, damage or rust must be addressed immediately, as rust formation—particularly in harsh environments such as beach driving or off-roading—can compromise performance and may void the product warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAny wear or play in ball joints, tie rod ends or threads requires immediate replacement to maintain safe vehicle operation. Failure to perform regular inspections and necessary replacements may result in component failure, which could lead to serious injury or vehicle damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [1990 - 12\/1997] Wagon LWB Petrol 3.0 \u0026amp; 4.2ltr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [1990 - 12\/1997] Wagon LWB Diesel 4.2, 2.8 \u0026amp; 4.2ltr TD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [1990 - 12\/1997] Ute Coil Petrol 3.0 \u0026amp; 4.2ltr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [1990 - 12\/1997] Ute Coil Diesel 4.2, 2.8 \u0026amp; 4.2ltr TD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [1990 - 12\/1997] Wagon SWB Petrol 3.0 \u0026amp; 4.2ltr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [1990 - 12\/1997] Wagon SWB Diesel 4.2, 2.8 \u0026amp; 4.2ltr TD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [08\/1987 - 1989] Wagon All 4.2ltr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Patrol GQ [08\/1987 - 1989] Ute Coil All 4.2ltr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperior Engineering offer custom built suspension solutions, with unique adjustability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese kits are assembled to order to suit your requirements, with an average lead time that can vary between 1-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you need a specific eta, please contact us before ordering and we will be sure to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eConsolidated Freight Option\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsolidated freight allows PPD Performance to combine multiple orders onto a single pallet and transfer them together, reducing freight costs by sharing them across orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis option adds an additional 1–3 week delay on top of the standard 1–3 week supplier lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you require your item sooner, please contact us before or after ordering to discuss specific lead times or faster freight options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Superior Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68084766867630,"sku":"53304","price":460.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/3225\/files\/superior-comp-spec-4340m-tie-rod-nissan-patrol-gq-trsa-a-ptr10-b-full-bar_03a41204-28f9-4e7e-b548-8ab34b1613c9.jpg?v=1794522426","url":"https:\/\/ppdperformance.com.au\/products\/nissan-patrol-1987-1989-08-1987-1989-wagon-ute-coil-4-2ltr-superior-tie-rod-comp-spec-4340m-solid-bar-suitable-for-nissan-patrol-gq","provider":"PPD Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}