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Kryptonite Death Grip Tie Rods Chevrolet | GMC |Cadillac 1988-1999
$351.49

Kryptonite KRTR88 Tie Rods

When it comes to heavy-duty performance, the Kryptonite KRTR88 Tie Rods are engineered to meet the extreme demands of your truck. Proudly crafted in the USA, these tie rods are designed for both stock and modified suspensions, ensuring that your vehicle can take on whatever challenges lie ahead.

The KRTR88 is perfectly suited for a range of Chevy and GMC trucks from 1988 to 1999, specifically those with the centerlink mounted in the factory location. This means you can enjoy enhanced steering performance without the hassle of compatibility issues.

Why Choose Kryptonite?

These tie rods stand out in the market due to their superior engineering and materials. In rigorous strength tests, they outperformed both OEM and aftermarket options, withstanding an impressive 21,000 pounds of pressure before failure. In comparison, OEM tie rods only managed 9,000 pounds, while larger aftermarket versions designed for lifted trucks failed at 17,000 pounds. It's clear that Kryptonite means business.

Features and Benefits

  • Heat-treated chromoly nickel outer studs for durability.
  • Bulletproof, all-steel inner ball sockets that won’t let you down.
  • Solid 1 1/4" hexagon steel body for added strength.
  • Left and right-hand jam nuts allow for precise adjustability.

Each tie rod comes pre-greased with premium Chevron Ultra EP2 Grease, making installation a breeze. Regular servicing is recommended every 7,000 to 10,000 miles to keep them in top shape—just remember, a small amount of grease is all you need per joint!

What Customers Are Saying

“I installed these tie rods on my '95 Chevy K1500, and the difference is night and day. The steering feels solid, and I love knowing they can handle the heavy loads I put on my truck.” – Mike R.

“After trying several aftermarket options, I finally went with Kryptonite. Worth every penny! These tie rods are built like a tank.” – Sarah T.

Installation Instructions

For detailed installation instructions, click here.

Fitments

  • Chevrolet/GMC Trucks K1500, K2500, K3500, Yukon, Suburban, Escalade, and Tahoe 1988-1999 4X4 Trucks and SUVs.

Product Fitment

  • Cadillac Escalade 1999
  • Chevrolet C/K 1500 1988-1999
  • Chevrolet C/K 2500 1988-1999
  • Chevrolet C/K 3500 1988-1999
  • Chevrolet Suburban 1988-1999
  • Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1999
  • GMC C/K 1500 1988-1999
  • GMC C/K 2500 1988-1999
  • GMC C/K 3500 1988-1999
  • GMC Yukon 1992-1999
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Vehicle
1999
Cadillac Escalade
1988-1999
Chevrolet C/K 1500
1988-1999
Chevrolet C/K 2500
1988-1999
Chevrolet C/K 3500
1988-1999
Chevrolet Suburban
1995-1999
Chevrolet Tahoe
1988-1999
GMC C/K 1500
1988-1999
GMC C/K 2500
1988-1999
GMC C/K 3500
1992-1999
GMC Yukon

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Kryptonite Steering and Suspension

Kryptonite Steering and Suspension Products is based in northern California. It takes advantage of the nearby rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada foothills to push the durability of its products both on and off road. Whether you are looking for replacement parts that you can trust for your daily driver or need something to stand up to the demands of competition driving, Kryptonite has you covered. The brand takes pride in making “the most hardcore parts on the market” backed by the best warranty out there.

For several years, Kryptonite has used the heavy-duty full-sized Duramax Diesel truck platform as the proving grounds for its product lineup. Its impressive lineup of steering and suspension parts has grown to become the best and most reliable around. This is all thanks to the extensive research and development that the brand has undergone, in addition to the countless miles of rigorous testing.

Kryptonite Parts and Warranty

Kryptonite Steering and Suspension Products is known for its high quality, durability, strength, and longevity. Kryptonite offers upgraded steering and suspension products (as the name implies), as well as leveling kits for improved ride quality. Its upper control arms are a seemingly popular upgrade for 2011+ General Motors HD trucks.

The brand stands firmly behind its products and guarantees they will last for as long as you own your truck or side-by-side. Kryptonite boasts a “no fine print lifetime warranty.” In other words, Kryptonite Steering and Suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. This warranty protects against any manufacturer defects, premature wear, or breakage. “Race it, jump it, off road it, sled pull it, wreck it, lift it, level it, lower it.” If you can break it, the company guarantees it will replace it, so long as you have purchased from an authorized dealer like Vivid Racing.

Upgrade to Kryptonite at Vivid Racing

Whether for work, play, or competition, you can trust Kryptonite Steering and Suspension Products for your vehicle. Vivid Racing is proud to carry an extensive lineup of Kryptonite parts, which includes handling arms, hand tools, ball joints, tie rods, steering rack conversion kits, and complete suspension packages. If you have any questions regarding Kryptonite or need help locating an item, please call our sales team at (480) 966-3040. 

Your product(s) must be purchased either directly, or through one of our authorized dealers.

Your product(s) must be registered within 90 days of purchase. Registration will take place at kryptoniteproduct.com Click the warranty tab on the home page and follow to Warranty Registration link. Proof of purchase will be required. Without this information and warranty claims will be void. Without proper registration of you part(s) you will NOT be covered.

Warranty covers product replacement only. Warranty will never be a parts cost refund. warranty will never cover any collateral damage costs.

If you believe you have a part that failed and may be covered under warranty, you must first make a warranty claim. Once you have submitted your claim information you will be contacted within 2 business days with further instructions.

All parts to be considered for warranty replacement must first be physically inspected by a representative of KRYPTONITE PRODUCTS. If the part(s) in question are deemed to have failed in a way other than installation/user error. The customer will be provided with a replacement part(s) of equal or improved quality.

No replacement parts will ever be provided to a customer before a physical inspection of the failed part(s) by a KRYPTONITE PRODUCTS representative.

(Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. Race it, jump it, off road it, wreck it, lift it, lower it, sled pull it, I think you get it? We don't care. If you can break it we will replace it.

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