We can't say it's a surprise that the Jeep ball joint and Jeep tie rod wear out with more frequency than the same parts on other cars. After all, Jeep owners have been known to use their vehicles hard, and the Jeep tie rod and Jeep ball joint are two of the parts that have to shoulder the brunt of the abuse. Why? Because the Jeep tie rod and Jeep ball joint are essential for keeping the wheels attached to the frame and the steering system attached to the wheels. When you hit a giant rut or ford a stream, your Jeep tie rod and Jeep ball joint are the things that have to absorb the jolt and get soaked by that dirty water. Not a pretty picture. As your Jeep tie rod and Jeep ball joint wear, the clearances in your steering linkage increase and, at least in the case of the Jeep ball joint, the clearance in the joint itself increases. That leads to rattles, clunks, and imprecise control. Not that your Cherokee was a paragon of handling prowess from the factory, but a bad Jeep tie rod will make your oxcart turn more like a hot air balloon. A bad Jeep ball joint can, in extreme cases, actually cause your wheel to fall completely off your SUV, and we can assure you that's no fun when you're out in the deep woods. So, at the first sign of wear or trouble, replace your Jeep tie rod and Jeep ball joint with new steering components from us. Our Jeep ball joint and Jeep tie rod assemblies are made by the top OE manufacturers, so you know you're getting good quality. Best of all we can beat the dealership price and get you your parts faster in many cases! So get a new Jeep tie rod and Jeep ball joint today and feel the difference that tight steering and suspension can make.