Both kits move the outer joint to a 7/8" FK rod end. The difference is what happens inboard of that.

The full billet kit

Replaces the entire tie rod assembly on both sides. It is the maximum-strength option, and it is what most racers and hard chargers run.

The half kit

Keeps the factory inner tie rod, and there are real reasons to want that:

• Less load into the steering rack. The stock inner shaft limits what gets transmitted inboard, so the rack sees less.
• A serviceable link in the system. If something does get damaged out on a trail, the factory inner is the easier piece to change in the field.
• The stock tie rod boot stays on the rack. Nothing about the rack seal is disturbed.
• Quicker, easier install. This is a garage-floor job, not a shop job.
• It clears any front shock. See the next panel — this is the big one on the Ram platform.

Full kits for this platform: Ram TRX Billet Tie Rod Kit · 2027 Ram TRX Billet Tie Rod Kit · 2025+ Ram RHO Billet Tie Rod Kit.

This is the reason a lot of Ram owners choose the half kit specifically.

Because the half kit keeps the smaller factory inner tie rod, it is fine with any front shock — stock or aftermarket. There is no clearance question to work around.

Shock clearance can be an issue on the Ram platform with the full billet tie rod kits when you are running upgraded aftermarket front shocks. If you have big shocks up front and you want a billet steering upgrade, the half kit is the one that fits without a conversation.

• 2 billet half-length tie rod tubes with 7/8" FK rod ends at the wheel
• 1 hardware kit — 17-4 stainless steel high-misalignment spacers, Grade 8 bolts and lock nuts

Everything the kit needs to bolt up is in the box. Available in Raw Billet Aluminum and Black Anodized.

• 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum hex stock, CNC machined in-house to our own profile
• Machined flats so you have a real surface to get a wrench on and torque everything down secure
• 7/8" FK rod ends at the spindle for precise steering feel — rebuildable rather than throwaway
• 17-4 stainless steel high-misalignment spacers, custom made, so the joint cycles properly through suspension travel and will not corrode
• Grade 8 bolts and lock nuts

The profile is machined for clearance as well as strength, and designed around the stock Ram inner tie rod shaft.

The TRX and the RHO use the same steering parts, so one kit covers both:

• Ram 1500 TRX — 2021–2024
• Ram 1500 TRX — 2026 and newer
• Ram 1500 RHO — 2025 and newer

Does not fit a standard Ram 1500. This is for the TRX and RHO front end.

Driving something else?

• F-150 Raptor billet half tie rod kit
• Bronco Raptor billet half tie rod kit
• Bronco HOSS 3.0 billet half tie rod kit
• 6th Gen Bronco billet half tie rod kit
• Ranger Raptor billet half tie rod kit

No rack work. The factory inner tie rod stays in the truck — you are replacing the outer half and bolting the new rod end to the spindle.

Measure before you take anything apart

Measure the assembled tie rod length before disassembly and write it down, then rebuild to that same measurement.

Do I need an alignment afterward?

We recommend getting an alignment after the install to be safe, even if you measured carefully.

Will this clear my aftermarket front shocks?

Yes. The half kit keeps the smaller factory inner tie rod, so it is fine with any front shock. Clearance with big aftermarket shocks is only a consideration on the full billet kits.

Does one kit really cover both the TRX and the RHO?

Yes. They use the same steering parts, so this kit fits the 2021–2024 TRX, the 2026 and newer TRX, and the 2025 and newer RHO.

Should I buy the half kit or the full kit?

Full kit for maximum strength and racing or aggressive off-road use. Half kit if you want the outer rod end upgrade while keeping the factory inner to take load off the steering rack, keep a field-serviceable link, clear any front shock, and make the install easier.

Can I install this at home?

Yes. It is a bolt-on at the spindle with no rack work. Get an alignment afterward.

Are the rod ends serviceable?

Yes. The 7/8" FK rod ends at the wheel are rebuildable and can be replaced on their own rather than replacing the whole tie rod — see our service parts.

There are no tie rod boots to service on a half kit. Your factory boot stays where it is on the rack. Our replacement tie rod boot kit is for the full billet tie rod kits, not this one.

What colors are available?

Raw Billet Aluminum and Black Anodized.

How long does it take to ship?

In-stock items normally ship within 48 hours, with standard shipping 3–5 days after leaving our facility. Built-to-order items take longer; contact us for the current lead time. We ship to the United States and Canada.