We have analyzed the BMW E36/E46 chassis based on years of data and designed several much-needed, high-strength, long-lasting components.
Our tie rod upgrade uses only chromoly and 7075 aluminum in its construction. What does it do? Why do you need it?
It replaces the OEM inner ball joint socket with a chromoly adapter that allows for the use of high-strength rod ends. These rod ends are extremely long-lasting, especially when used in inner tie rod applications. The best part is that if they ever need to be replaced, the parts cost is only $17.
These are necessary because the additional load placed on inner tie rods during drifting far exceeds their intended design load. This causes the sockets to wear out quickly, requiring frequent replacement and affecting alignment over time as they wear. Our design is compatible with all angle kits—FDF, Wisefab, SLR—and can be used in combination with them to improve the handling and longevity of your angle kit and tie rods.
Please see the descriptions below for more details on the available options.
Without Outer Heim Joint - Select this option for FDF or SLR kits.
With Outer Heim Joint - Select this option if you are fitting these tie rods to custom kits or Wisefab.
The outer tie rod uses a 5/8-18 left-hand thread, and this joint can fit any kit with a set of various spacers. If you have any questions, please contact us via email and we will respond promptly.
E36 - Tie rod body 11.5 inches
E46 - Tie rod body 13.5 inches
For "Other," please send an email or include the tie rod length (dimension from rack to knuckle) in your order notes.
- For off-road/circuit use only -
Before Ordering
〇 Regarding Import Consumption Tax
At Shafutoya shopping site, we pay the import consumption tax incurred at the time of import on your behalf, so there will be no additional charges beyond the total amount paid at checkout.
〇Confirmation of Compatibility
Since our entire product database is based on North American vehicles (USDM), please confirm whether or not parts can be installed on Japanese vehicles (JDM) before placing your order. (If you are unsure if a listed product is compatible with your vehicle, please feel free to contact us. Our support team will be happy to look into it for you.)
If you place an order without confirming compatibility, we cannot accept returns due to incompatibility.
Please note that even if products are sorted by selecting the year, manufacturer, and model using the tabs on our homepage, it does not necessarily mean they will fit Japanese model vehicles without modification.
All products have been translated into Japanese using translation software. As there may be confusing expressions, please contact us before ordering if you have any questions.
○ Regarding Shipping
Shipping costs are paid at the time of payment. Shipping estimates are automatically calculated when you enter your shipping address on the checkout page. For large items such as body parts, there may occasionally be a significant discrepancy between the automatically calculated shipping cost and the actual cost. In such cases, we will contact you individually via email.
All products are generally shipped internationally from our US warehouse. Unlike domestic shipping within Japan, international shipping takes about 7 to 14 days, so please allow plenty of time when ordering. If you are in a hurry, please contact us in advance to check the delivery time. All products are transported via air freight; they will never be shipped by sea freight.
○ Regarding Japanese Vehicle Inspection (Shaken) Compatibility
All products we handle are designed and manufactured outside of Japan. Please note that they are not compliant with the "Japanese Vehicle Inspection System," and we cannot provide strength calculation documents or similar paperwork for this purpose. Therefore, all parts are sold for the purpose of "use on circuits, private land, or outside of public roads," and installation and use are at your own risk.
○ Regarding Warranty
Please check the contents immediately upon arrival. Since all products are shipped internationally from outside Japan, there may be shipping damage to the packaging or the product itself. Please understand that we will only provide returns, refunds, or exchanges for products with shipping damage, defective items, or items different from what was ordered if you contact us within 7 days of receipt. Please note that for products sold through us, all warranty-related matters will be handled "only through us." We do not handle support through other companies or distributors located within Japan.