rock rod tech mecavel small.pdf - Superior Engineering

At Superior Engineering we use 32mm OD Hollow bar High tensile steel for our Mecavel steering rods,
other manufactures only use 30-32mm Mild steel or smaller and in many cases they only use bright mild or just
plain mild steel .
Also some of the other brands of steering rods have a machined flat section for adjustment, this is not
needed and only makes the rods weaker in that area my minimizing the overall thickness of the bar.
A simple pair of Vise Grips or stilsens is all that is need to properly hold a Superior Rock Rod when you are
adjusting the rod on the vehicle .
Superior Mecavel Steering Rod on the Left Verses a standard
OE steering rod , Note the huge difference in size.
Original Equipment steering rods are a lot softer steel so they
will bend much easier than the Superior Engineering Rods.
Superior versus Original Equipment
Competitors steering rod
Photgraph comparing the factory nissan drag link
compared to a Superior Mecavel rod
SUPERIOR ROCK ROD
Our competitors
Superior Rock Rod
This image shows how much surface area is lost
When a tool cut is machined into the rod, this is
Why Superior Engineering does not machine this.
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Superior Engineering Mecavel rock rods only use top quality Tie rod ends on both the Drag Link and the
Tie Rod Assemblies. We always try and supply the greasable style ends but on occasions we may supply
pre greased Tie Rods ends depending on the Availability.
For all our Tie rod ends we can supply spare rubber Boots if needed if in the unfortunate scenario a boot is torn.
Male Threaded Tie Rod ends are commonly used on all of our Mecavel style Steering Rods.
Male threaded Tie rod ends
MALE THREADED STYLE USED ON MECAVEL STEERING RODS
All Superior Engineering Rock Rods are CNC machined to ensure complete accuracy in the threads to keep
within the stringent tolerances that all steering parts need to comply to .
Once the rods are machined they are shipped of to a facility that coates them in a solution that is referred to
as SA5 Zinc coating , this gives maximum protection against the elements such as dirt and water to help keep
the appearance and quality of the product , SA5 is extremely resistant to corrosion making it a better coating
to apply than paint or powder coating.
At Superior Engineering when you purchase your Rock Rod you can be assured that you will receive a damper
bracket if required. Most other manufacturers charge an additional fee if a damper bracket is required.
We only use quality steel that wont bend and just like our Rock Rods the damper brackets are SA5 Coated
for maximum rust Prevention.
Don’t get Bitten by purchasing a lower Quality Product on the Market.
Go with SUPERIOR ENGINEERING and steer with confidence !
Material specs that Superior Engineering uses in the Mecavel Steering rods
Mecaplus Carbon Hollow Bar
Categories: Agriculture, Automotive, Bar, Earth Moving, Hydraulic, Mining, Products
The low-alloy steels used for the manufacture of Mecaplus 470 tubes are produced to the most exacting quality specifications, and possess excellent
mechanical properties, machinability and weldability.
Typical Applications:
Bushes
Bosses
Cylinders
Nuts
Mining
Earth Moving
Hydraulic
Agriculture
Automotive
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Questions and Answers:
Why choose a Superior Engineering Mecavel ROCK ROD
Question1- Are these the strongest on the market
Answer - No ,they are not the strongest on the market but they are the strongest for their RRP , if you are after
the maximum strength you are reccomended to purchase a Superior Engineering 4140 comp spec steering rod.
Question 2 - Is it possible to bend them
Answer - Yes you can bend any Steering rod but ours are extremely strong and take a lot to bend , The Mecavel
range of steering rods are designed for extra strength over original equipment at a much cheaper price than original.
Question 3 - Do Superior Rods come complete
Answer - Yes we supply them with the Tie rod ends .
Question 4 - Do i need to purchase a damper bracket for my vehicle with these steering rods
Answer - No they will come with the appropriate damper bracket to suit your vehicle at no extra cost.
Question 5- Are replacement parts available if i damage one
Answer- Yes we carry all spare parts including the Tie Rod ends, damper brackets , and rubber boots.
Question 6- Will they rust
Answer- Any steel is susceptible to rusting , Superior Rock rods have one of the best Anti-corrosive coatings
available so they do resist rust but it is still recommended to maintain them.
Question 7- Do i need to purchase a special size for my lift
Answer- Most vehicles are only “one size fits all” it is best to ask us if you are not sure, Generally Toyota and Nissan
are ony the one size.
Question 8 - How long until i receive my steering rod if i purchase it
Answer - Usually we ship out within one business day and then it will depend on the speed of the couriers, goods
are sent from our Brisbane Distribution depot.
Question 9 - Do the Superior Engineering Rock Rods come with a left and right hand thread
Answer - Yes they are supplied with both left and right hand threads so the rods can be adjusted on the vehicle.
Question 10- Will this fix my steering problems
Answer - if your steering rod is worn then they will fix that problem ,if there is other worn parts you will also need to
replace the other parts to acheive a safe vehicle.
Question 11- Are these rods so strong other steering parts may break
Answer- No they are about 50% stronger than standard but they will not damage associated steering parts.
Question 12- How heavy are these rods are they too heavy
Answer - the biggest of the rods is the GU patrol Tie Rod and they weigh approx 7kg, this additional weight will
not damage any associated suspension or steering parts.
Question 13 - What warranty do they have
All our Mecavel steering rods come with a 12 month warranty against manufactured defects.
Question 14- Is there a warranty against bending them
No there is no warranty against bending our Mecavel range of steering rods they are designed to be stronger
than factory equipment but they are not designed to be punished like the 4140 Comp Spec Rock Rod Range,
Our 4140 Comp spec range offers a lifetime warranty against Bending and breaking.
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