Out-Pace Racing Products Steering Tie Rod

Out-Pace Racing Products Steering Tie Rods: Built by Racers, for Racers

When it comes to circle track steering components, few names carry the track-proven credibility of Out-Pace Racing Products. Their steering tie rods are engineered specifically for the punishing demands of dirt and asphalt racing, where consistent steering geometry and low maintenance overhead can be the difference between a podium finish and a DNF. What sets Out-Pace apart is not just the quality of their materials, but a genuine racer-first design philosophy — founded by racers, for racers, the brand builds the components they themselves wanted to use on the track.

USA-Made Construction and Race-Ready Materials

Out-Pace steering tie rods are proudly manufactured in the USA, and that domestic craftsmanship shows in every detail. The tie rod tubes are built from 7/8" O.D. steel with substantial wall thickness and finished in a durable black powder coat for long-lasting corrosion resistance under track conditions. For racers who need maximum strength with optimized weight, select offerings feature chromoly rod ends, delivering the kind of rigidity and fatigue resistance demanded by high-stress racing environments.

Bent and Extreme Drop Designs for Maximum Clearance

Out-Pace offers two primary tie rod configurations to suit different chassis setups. Their standard Bent Tie Rods are available with both left-hand and right-hand threading to work with stock inner tie rod ends, making them a practical upgrade for Modified and late model applications. For builds requiring more aggressive geometry, the Extreme Drop Bent Tie Rod series — like the popular 555-815 line — features an extreme bent tube design engineered for maximum frame clearance on lowered or heavily modified race cars. These rods take 5/8" rod ends and are available as bare rods or as complete assemblies that include Out-Pace's short inner Chevelle-style tie rod with greasable rod ends on both connection points.

The Patented Greasable Rod End Advantage

The single most important differentiator in Out-Pace's tie rod lineup is their patented greasable rod end system. Traditional rod ends require racers to remove, disassemble, solvent-clean, and re-lubricate them — a process that can take hours. Out-Pace's system works by forcing grease through an internal orifice that runs through the rod end and around the spherical ball, flushing contaminants outward from the inside. The entire maintenance procedure is reduced from hours to mere seconds. Professional racers who have adopted this system report rod end service life increased by three to four times compared to conventional components, translating directly into lower replacement costs and more time focused on chassis setup rather than maintenance.

Why Out-Pace Tie Rods Belong on Your Race Car

Steering tie rods are safety-critical components — any slop, seizure, or failure under race conditions directly affects driver control and car consistency. Out-Pace's combination of heavy-duty steel construction, race-geometry bent designs, powder-coat durability, and their industry-leading greasable rod end technology makes their tie rod lineup a compelling choice for any serious circle track competitor. Whether you're building a Modified, a Street Stock, or a late model dirt car, Out-Pace has configurations — in both standard and extreme drop profiles, with right- or left-hand threading — to match your setup.