4WD Tie Rod And Steering Arms

Today we are checking out the heavy duty Superior Engineering Comp Spec 4340M Tie Rod Steering Arms.

Design Objectives

These fully adjustable 4340M Tie Rods have been custom designed and manufactured for the MK/MQ/GQ/GU Nissan Patrol and Toyota Landcruiser 40/45/47/60/75/78/79/80/105 Series four wheel drive vehicles.

The problem with standard hollow bar Tie Rods is that they can bend if hit from various obstacles such as rocks, logs, debris and bumps.

This is the main cause for premature failure of your vehicles steering arms.

These NEW steering arms are designed to safely absorb and deflect impact energy from any heavy contact made on any solid object while driving offroad.

The difference with this new design over the standard Tie Rod is Superior are the only company to use the high tensile 4340M Super Solid Bar that is CNC machined to exact tolerances to create the toughest steering arms available.

This makes Superior Engineering’s 4340M Tie Rods “The Strongest Nissan Patrol and Toyota Landcruiser Steering Rods in the World”.

Advancements

Tie Rods are also commonly known in the 4×4 industry as steering rods or steering arms but here at “4×4 Accessories Online” we like to call them “Rock Rods”.

Superior used to use the 4140 solid high tensile steel for their Nissan comp spec steering rods and these were unbeleivably strong.

However, the engineers over at Superior Engineering decided to “Up The Stakes” even further due to the competition getting closer with new products.

Hence, the 4340M Tie Rod was born!

The 4340M range has now put them miles in front of the competition once again, leaving everyone else scrambling to keep up.

With these 4340M Tie Rods you will get the same gear the professionals are using.

Ideal for the serious or hardcore four wheel driver, or if you just want piece of mind you won’t bend or damage your steering rods.

These Superior Tie Rods are a small investment for a lifetime of protection for your four wheel drive steering system.

100% Guarantee that these Tie Rods are stronger than your original or any other aftermarket Tie Rods going around!

Technical Features

  • Manufactured from solid 4340M Super Solid Bar (used to be 4140 grade bar)
  • The Authentic Superior Engineering Logo is machined into the side of Arms
  • They are sand blasted and coated with premium rust prevention applied
  • Includes 7 step SA5 Zinc anti-corrosion finish for maximum durability and life
  • 4340M high tensile grade bar will not bend unlike the competitors rock rods who use bright or plain mild steel
  • Comes with top quality heavy duty tie rod ends
  • Each rod is CNC machined to ensure complete accuracy in the threads
  • Guaranteed maximum protection against the elements such as dirt and water

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Installation

The Tie Rods come ‘Ready to Fit’. When you buy these 4340M solid bar Tie Rods you receive everything you need to fit it to your truck.

Adjustable and replaceable tie rod ends are supplied with the tie rod.

They are also supplied with a set of detailed fitting instructions.

Gallery

Heavy duty tie rod fitted to the steering system of a 4wd vehicle
Superior Engineering tie rod fitted to a 4wd vehicle
Side view of a Superior Engineering tie rod fitted to a 4wd vehicle
A heavy duty Superior Engineering tie rod steering arm fitted on a 4x4 vehicle
A single heavy duty Superior Engineering tie rod and steering arm
Heavy duty tierod end

Summary & Wrap Up

Just to recap, all Superior Engineering Comp Spec 4340M Tie Rods are Australian made and manufactured from premium Australian grade steel rod bar, then CNC machined to exact tolerances to create the toughest steering rods available.

Even the Superior logo is CNC machined in the steering rod to ensure you’re getting a true quality GENUINE component.

These rods are sand blasted and zinc coated for maximum durability and the highest quality finish.

Designed to suit lifts from 2″ to 6″ inches.

The Superior Engineering Tie Rods are available to suit to MK/MQ/GQ/GU Nissan Patrol’s and 40/45/47/60/75/78/79/80/105 Series Toyota Landcruiser’s in most configurations.

Don’t get Bitten by purchasing a lower quality, imitation Steering Rod or a cheap Chinese import.

If you care about your safety and the safety of your family or if you’re serious about driving your truck hard, then you need a Superior 4340M Competition Spec Tie Rod!

Go with a SUPERIOR ENGINEERING Tie Rod and Steer with Confidence.


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Superior Diff Drop Kit Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

This innovative diff drop kit has been custom designed and manufactured specifically for the 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser four wheel drive vehicle.

Superior Diff drop kits are designed to drop the front differential 25mm lower to fix the cv angle after a 2″ inch lift kit has been fitted and they also space down the original front guards.

The spacers are machine cut from high grade solid bar steel for a precise fit and zinc coated for hard wearing corrosion resistant protection.

Features a simple design for easy care and maintenance, utilises factory mounts and are fabricated by trained qualified professionals.

A full fitting kit is provided, which includes all the necessary high tensile bolts, spacers, hardware and instructions for a quick, easy, 100% bolt-in installation… requiring no cutting, welding or modification to the vehicle.

These diff drop kits are proudly manufactured by Superior Engineering right here in Australia so you know you’re getting quality.

They are manufactured to be Street Legal and Compliant within Australia so you don’t require separate approvals.

Diff Drop Features & Highlights:

  • 25mm Drop To Fix CV Anlges
  • Designed To Space Down Front Guard
  • Full Bolt-In Installation (No Modifications)
  • Corrossion Resistant Zinc Coat Finish
  • Precision Machined Cut Spacers
  • Made Right Here In Australia
  • Street Legal & Compliant
  • Utilises Factory Mounts
  • Heavy Duty Fabrication
  • Includes Hardware & Instructions


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Diff Drop Kit Photo Gallery:

Superior Diff Drop Kit fitted to a Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
Superior Diff Drop Kit fitted to a 200 Series
Closeup view of the Superior Diff Drop spacers fitted in the 200 Series
Closeup view of the Superior Diff Drop spacers fitted in the 200 Series
Superior Diff Drop spacers fitted to the 200 Series Landcruiser
Superior Diff Drop spacers fitted to the 200 Series Landcruiser
Right side view of a Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series after fitting the Superior Diff Drop kit
Left side view of a Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series after fitting the Superior Diff Drop kit
Complete Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series Superior Diff Drop kit with all the hardware


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Australian Hema Paper Maps

Hema Paper Maps

Hema are the “Big Players” in the industry when it comes to paper maps in Australia.

They have got a full and comprehensive range of waterproof, durable, foldable paper maps, guides and books for all your navigation needs, which cover every location within Australia.

Hema’s easy to use paper maps and guides are totally suitable for offroaders, serious four wheel drivers, tourers and general tourists.

Hema maps provide you with comprehensive details such as:

  • Detailed information about 4WD tracks
  • Details and general information on camping areas
  • GPS coordinates for road and bush tracks
  • Road distances and fuel stops
  • Supplies and accommodation locations
  • Hany helpful tips
  • Useful tourist and heritage information
  • National parks and reserves information
  • Trip planing recommendations
  • Numerous points of interest (POI)
  • Accredited information centres
  • Roadside rest areas
  • Sites, local attractions and activities
  • Distance grids and charts (lat/long)
  • Local attraction photos
  • Highly detailed maps
  • Things to do within regions
  • Fully indexed data
  • Touring routes, symbols and iconic regions
  • Access and permit requirements
  • Accommodation, rest areas and useful contacts
  • Colour photographs of landmarks, flora and fauna
  • Realistic interpretation of the landscapes within regions
  • CBD maps and regional maps
  • 24 hour fuel and lpg locations
  • Detailed walk descriptions
  • Fishing spots
  • Tracks field checked by the Hema Map Patrol
  • 4WD destinations – beaches, rainforests, lakes, sand blows and more
Full comprehensive range of waterproof, durable, foldable paper maps
Full comprehensive range of waterproof, durable, foldable paper maps

Pro guides and books for all your navigation needs
Pro guides and books for all your navigation needs


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List Of Maps Available

  • Cape York Australia – Hema Map
  • Birdsville Track – Hema Spiral Book
  • Savannah Way – Cairns to Broome – Hema Map
  • Top End and Gulf – Hema Map
  • 4WD Treks Close to Brisbane
  • Southwest Queensland Map
  • Cape York Atlas and Guide
  • Brisbane to Cairns – Hema Map
  • Central Queensland – Hema Map
  • Fraser Island – Hema Map
  • Outback Queensland – Hema Map
  • South East Queensland – Hema Map
  • 4WD and Camping Escapes South East Queensland
  • 4WD Adventures Discover Australian Top 100 Journeys and Getaways
  • Australia Handy Atlas 11th Edition Spiral
  • Australia Handy Map
  • Australia Large Map
  • Australia Road and Terrain Map
  • Australia Road + 4WD Atlas Spiral 11th Edition
  • Cairns and Region Map
  • Camping Guide to Queensland
  • Camps Australia Wide 8 SPIRAL Edition
  • Caravan Parks Australia Wide – 3rd Edition
  • Central Australia Map
  • Holidaying with Dogs
  • Great Desert Tracks Atlas and Guide – Hema
  • Great Desert Tracks Central Sheet Map – Hema
  • Great Desert Tracks East Sheet Map – Hema
  • Great Desert Tracks Map Pack – Hema
  • Great Desert Tracks West Sheet Map – Hema
  • Victoria High Country Atlas and Guide
  • High Country Victoria Map
  • North East NSW – Hema Map
  • North Queensland – Hema Map
  • Outback New South Wales – Hema Map
  • Queensland Handy Map
  • Queensland State Map
  • Great Desert Tracks Simpson Desert
  • Top End National Parks: Litchfield – Katherine – Kakadu
  • Victoria Handy Map
  • Victoria State Map
  • Cape York Hema Atlas
  • The Kimberley Atlas and Guide
  • Canning Stock Route Guide
  • Gunbarrel Highway Guide
  • Brisbane & Region Map Hema
  • Flinders Ranges – Hema Map
  • The Kimberley – Hema Map
  • Pilbara and Coral Coast – Hema Map
  • The Red Centre – Hema Map
  • New South Wales Handy Map
  • New South Wales State Map
  • + Plus More…
These guides are totally suitable for offroaders, serious four wheel drivers, tourers and general tourists
These guides are totally suitable for offroaders, serious four wheel drivers, tourers and general tourists

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Hema HN7 Navigator

Hema Navigator HN7

The HN7 is the most advanced on-road and off-road GPS navigation system in Australia maybe even the world. It features Hema’s complete digital 4WD map collection. The HN7 combines premium street navigation with trusted Hema 4WD maps and Camps with Australia Wide points of interest… so you can explore and tour Australia with confidence!

  • Pre-loaded with the entire Hema digital map collection
  • Huge 7-inch screen finger-touch display with high resolution of 800px x 480px and no stylus required
  • Super easy to use Street and 4WD navigation
  • Lists over 6000 fully detailed camps, caravan parks and touring points of interest (POI) Australia wide
  • Brand new campsite and caravan site photos with over 2300 photos
  • Each POI includes facility icons and detailed site information
The Hema Navigator HN7 comes in a strong box and packaging
The Hema Navigator HN7 comes in a strong box and packaging

A good look inside and what's included when you buy a Hema Navigator HN7
A good look inside and what’s included when you buy a Hema Navigator HN7

The Hema Navigator HN7 unit and full instruction manual and user guide
The Hema Navigator HN7 unit and full instruction manual and user guide


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Hema Navigator HN7 Features and Highlights

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Hema maps have taken their invaluable resources to the next level with the ever popular Navigator HN7.

This is a revolutionary discovery tool that packages the most detailed and reliable touring and offroad navigation maps into a single portable device that can take you anywhere in Australia!

The HN7 Navigator is really simple to use, while being quite intuitive.

Ever popular Navigator HN7 reliable touring and offroad navigation
Ever popular Navigator HN7 reliable touring and offroad navigation

You can always see exactly where you are either on the street navigation screens or the four wheel drive screens.

The Hema Navigator HN7 boasts a large high-resolution seven inch touch screen display for easier and safe navigation.

Large high-resolution seven inch touch screen display
Large high-resolution seven inch touch screen display

For the “Grey Nomads” out their… it makes it so simple to use, with no squinting of the eyes to look at little features on the device, it just shows all the full details – Nice and Clear.

Simple to use, shows all the full details - Nice and Clear
Simple to use, shows all the full details – Nice and Clear

Exploring new towns and regions is also enhanced by the HN7 with the latest Australia wide street mapping, with turn by turn navigation.

It includes all your school zones, your parking lots, it even tells you when a speed camera is coming up and tells you what speed you’re doing. This is one smart device.

The latest Australia wide street mapping, with turn by turn navigation
The latest Australia wide street mapping, with turn by turn navigation

So where ever you are traveling or just for everyday use, the Hema Navigator is just perfect.

In addition, it has never been easier to discover Australia’s great campsites and caravan parks than with the Hema HN7.

Find over six thousand free and low-cost campsites using points of interest from the Camps Australia-wide database.

Over six thousand free and low-cost campsites
Over six thousand free and low-cost campsites

The Hema Navigator makes finding a camping spot very easy.

It provides truly reliable information, will take you directly to a campsite and to top it all off, it will give you all the features of that area.

Preview campsites before you arrive with detailed information and photos from camp snaps.

You can find out where the camp is, what’s at that camp site and then you can navigate yourself directly to it.

The Hema Navigator makes finding a camping spot very easy
The Hema Navigator makes finding a camping spot very easy

The Hema Navigator HN7 is also the only GPS navigation system with all Hema digital four wheel drive maps pre-loaded.

Basically it’s a digital form of a map but it’s very, very accurate for your GPS position.

The thing that you will really love with the Navigator is that it “Keeps You Safe”.

Comes with all Hema digital four wheel drive maps pre-loaded
Comes with all Hema digital four wheel drive maps pre-loaded

The maps on the Hema Navigator are really reliable and you always know exactly where you are, so it will give you the confidence to go and explore on the roads less traveled, knowing that you’ll be able to find you way back.

With the most extensive, accurate and detailed mapping systems at your fingertips, the Hema Navigator HN7 has revolutionised the on-road and off-road experience for the New and Seasoned traveler alike.

You’ll never know how you enjoyed this vast country without it!

The Navigator will keep you safe on your 4wd adventure
The Navigator will keep you safe on your 4wd adventure

Hema Navigator HN7 “What’s in the Box”

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Today we are going to look at the Hema HN7 Navigator and accessories that come with it.

One of the most common questions asked before people buy a HN7 Navigator is “what accessories come with the unit?”.

So let’s take a close look and see what comes with the unit.

Firstly, the good thing about the HN7 that it comes in a nice sturdy box… so if you are traveling and you’ve got the device packed in the car with all your gear, it has a nice strong box which will hold its shape and protect the device.

Now we will flip it open and have a good look inside.

First of all, we have the Navigator itself.

We have the actual HN7 Navigator
We have the actual HN7 Navigator

The Navigator comes with a Micro SD, 8 Gigabyte card.

All of the Hema four wheel drive maps are stored on the SD card.

As you can see, you can eject the card out and put it back in if need be.

The Navigator comes with a Micro SD card slot
The Navigator comes with a Micro SD card slot

You can plug a reversing camera into your unit, ear phones into the side of the device as well.

Everything is pre-loaded into the device so you’re up and running as soon as you take it out of the box.

Important Note: It is advised putting a good charge into the device before you start.

Another good feature about the HN7 is one of the accessories – which is the wallet that comes with the unit.

The HN7 comes with a nice protective wallet case
The HN7 comes with a nice protective wallet case

The great thing about the wallet is if you have taken the navigator off the screen, off the cradle, off the windscreen and you do put it in the glove box or the center console or do take it with you and put in your back pocket, the great thing is this little wallet here is used to put the navigator into it.

It slides perfectly into there and that’s a great way to protect the navigator rather than having it bump around in the center console or glove box and getting damaged and what not.

Inserting the HN7 into the protective wallet case
Inserting the HN7 into the protective wallet case

Lets have a look at some of the other accessories that are in here.

Typically you would have your 12 volt car charger with the cigarette connection end and with the charge point on the navigator itself… that just plugs into the side just like that.

12 volt car charger with the cigarette connection
12 volt car charger with the cigarette connection

You also get the windscreen mount which goes straight onto the windscreen itself with a nice strong suction cup.

That’s the windscreen mount there with the nice strong suction cap and when putting it onto the windscreen itself, there is a lever there so you can actually clamp that down onto the windscreen and then release it when you need to.

You also get the windscreen mount
You also get the windscreen mount

Now the part that holds the navigator in place between the windscreen mount and the navigator itself is the “Cradle”.

That’s that piece there.

That just sits on like so and then clamps into place.

Nice, strong and sturdy.

And then to get the navigator in, it just clicks into place like so.

The included cradle mount just clicks into place
The included cradle mount just clicks into place

All that (as mentioned) comes with it and you’ve also got the AV cables for your reversing camera.

As mentioned that the socket for your reversing camera… that’s what this cable is used for.

Now not all cameras will come with all the cabling, some do and that’s why we have that little adaptor there at the end, just in case you do need it for your camera.

One of the other pieces is your USB cable.

Now your USB cable is great for connecting the navigator to your PC, if you transfering any Aussie explorer data back and forth or if you’re performing your street map updates to your navigator.

And you can also use the usb cable for charging the navigator via the PC or in some vehicles now people are using the USB adapters to charge the navigator and you can use that as well.

Just keep in mind if you are using a USB adapter in your vehicle make sure it has the right power output to adequately charge the navigator.

Also comes with a USB cable for data transfer and powering up the device
Also comes with a USB cable for data transfer and powering up the device

And last but not least, is the little micro sd card adapter so when you do take the sd card out of the navigator, just pop that one out there like so (the sdcard), you can now put the SD card in like so and then use that in your PC or in an external USB card adapter.

So that’s good if you’re putting additional maps onto your sd card or you need to take some data off and so-forth.

Also comes with a micro sd card adapter
Also comes with a micro sd card adapter

And of course what also comes with the unit is your full user guide for the navigator, that’s all in there and you’ve also got a quick start guide which is this one here and that’ll take you through some of the quick and easy functions of the navigator and get you started before you then move on to the the full blown user guide.

A full user guide is also included in the kit
A full user guide is also included in the kit
You also got a quick start guide in the kit
You also got a quick start guide in the kit

So that’s all the accessories and bits and pieces that come with the navigator.

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Superior Hybrid Radius Arms with Drop Boxes

Introducing the Generation 2.0 Superior Engineering Hybrid Radius Arms with Drop Boxes.

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

These Hybrid Radius Arms and drop boxes are designed to suit GQ and GU Nissan Patrol four wheel drive vehicles.

The problem with the standard Nissan radius arm design is that the rear pin style mounting puts a lot of load on the mushroom bushes when the arms flex down.

This causes the bush to be torn and fail, leading to bad or unsafe handling and steering, premature wear of the arm and sometimes contact of the arm with the chassis.

To eliminate this problem in the standard Nissan radius arms, superior engineering utilize a Toyota style rear bush.

This design change allows increased life from the rear bush, by allowing the arm to rotate down without the binding found in the pin style design, whilst allowing increased flex and articulation in the arms when off road.

Superior Engineering hybrid radius arm are also available with the patented Superflex bush configuration which have the most available flex of any radius arm available for direct fitment to Nissan and Toyota 4wds.

Superior Engineering are so confident that fitting Superflex arms will allow you to get more flex than your original or aftermarket Radius Arms, that they are offering a 100% money back Guarantee!

Hybrid drop box design is by far the most efficient and compact available with the lowest point being less than 30mm below the crossmember giving them up to 40mm better ground clearance than some competitors.

These drop boxes are a straight bolt in design and feature tapered leading and trailing edges to aid in sliding up and over even the toughest of obstacles.

The rear of the mount even pockets snugly against the gearbox crossmember for support and smooth styling, as well as maximum clearance.

One of the greatest design features is also the increase in arm length which is achieved by having the rear bush mounting point further back in the drop box.

This allows for a reduction in anti-squat on lifted vehicles which allows the suspension to soak up the biggest bumps with ease!

All these features combine to give you the best ride and the most articulation of any Hybrid style drop box kit available.

BENEFITS

Another feature that sets these new Hybrid radius arms apart from all other brands is that all generation 2 arms will be constructed from HIGH TENSILE grade 32mm thick, high strength steel plate – AS STANDARD, making them the strongest off the shelf radius arms available.

This material is used extensively in the mining industry and is known worldwide for its amazing impact strength.

Adding to the benefits of premium material, the shape of the new Generation 2 arms has been increased at the chassis bush end to provide up to 30% increase in strength in areas that can contact rocks or obstacles, ensuring that you will get the strongest arms available.

The arms come ‘ready to fit’ with direct bolt-in drop boxes, full OE style rubber bushes pressed in and also all the required bolts and fitting instructions.

Superior Engineering arms are fitted with genuine OE bushes or our own brand bush that is proven to last longer than OE.

We even guarantee these bush’s to last by offering the ONLY manufacturer warranty on bush’s used for lifted application.

All of these great features combine to give you a radius arm package with amazing flex, great drivability and the longest life from your bushes, guaranteed!

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Here are some the Superior hybrid radius arm technical features and highlights:

  • All generation 2 arms are manufactured from 32mm thick premium grade High strength steel.
  • High Tensile CNC machined Bush Eyes.
  • High Definition Plasma cut main plate featuring CNC machined boss locations for precision fit and caster location.
  • High clearance profile Arm design with maximum clearance between the Tie Rod and the Radius Arms to allow for huge articulation.
  • Authentic Superior Engineering Logo CNC machined into the side of Arms, so you know you are getting quality.
  • Factory Sway bar compatible to maintain safe on-road handling.
  • Sway Bar Adapter plate brackets and bolts have a SA5 Zinc coating for rust prevention and are available for many applications.
  • Factory ABS lines easily bolt on.
  • To ensure good looks and a long service life the arms are Sand Blasted with rust prevention applied and then Powder Coated for tough durable finish.
  • RADIUS ARMS are manufactured to suit various lifts and a wide range of caster corrections.
  • Precise caster correction allows your vehicle to track correctly on road reducing steering wobble and providing great handling.
  • OE style Factory bushes fit the RADIUS ARMS – AS STANDARD, no paying extra for them to be fitted.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The arms are supplied with drop boxes which are a straight bolt-in design, requiring no cutting.

The kit also includes superior radius arms, steel boss, bolts, conelock nuts and washers needed for mounting.

Detailed fitting instructions are also supplied for an easy, no fuss installation.

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INSTALLATION

The arms come ‘ready to fit’ with direct bolt-in drop boxes, full OE style rubber bushes pressed in and also all the required bolts and fitting instructions.

Superior Engineering arms are fitted with genuine OE bushes or our own brand bush that is proven to last longer than OE.

We even guarantee these bush’s to last by offering the ONLY manufacturer warranty on bush’s used for lifted application.

NOTE: Please read and understand the Installation Instructions before beginning the installation process. Retain the installation instructions for future reference. It is recommended this item is installed by a Qualified Person.

FEATURE LIST WRAP UP

Just to recap, Superior Engineering Radius arms are Australian made and manufactured from premium Australian high tensile grade steel then CNC machined for precise caster location.

Even the logo is CNC machined to ensure you are getting a true quality GENUINE component.

All Superior fabricated items are sand blasted and powder coated for maximum durability and the highest quality finish.

Designed to suit lifts from 3″ to 6″ inches.

The Superior Engineering Hybrid Radius arms are available suit to GU and GQ Patrols in both Standard or Superflex arm configurations.

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