Kryptonite Death Grip Tie Rods (SKU KRTR11)
Fits 2011-2026 6.6L Duramax V8 (LML) · 6.6L Duramax V8 (L5P) · 6.6L Duramax V8 (L5P, updated)
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Price tracked 8 times since Jul 25, 2026: low $360.99, high $379.99, currently $379.99.
Requires: OEM centerlink
Requires: Kryptonite listing states: 2011-2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and 2011-2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD. Restriction verbatim: "For use on trucks with an OEM centerlink installed." CONFLICT WARNING: this catalog also carries SUS-COGNITO-11090285-1124, an aftermarket tie rod CENTER LINK kit for the same trucks - the two are mutually exclusive, do not pair them. Verified live 2026-08-05; Kryptonite Direct sold out / pre-order at 379.99, but buy_retailer is Thoroughbred Diesel at 360.99 which is the displayed price and is correct.
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The two rods that connect your steering box to the front wheels, replaced with much stronger units. The factory rods on these trucks are a known weak point and can bend or wear out, which shows up as loose, wandering steering and uneven tire wear. Kryptonite uses a solid 1-1/4 inch hex steel body with heat-treated chromoly outer studs.
why this one — The cheapest way to fix the single most common steering complaint on a Duramax HD, because it swaps only the two rods and reuses your factory center link. Kryptonite states these are pre-greased and need re-greasing every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, so if you would rather never touch a grease gun again this is the wrong pick. It also does nothing for a worn center link or idler arm, so if those are already sloppy you need the bigger kit instead.
Steering component, not a power-related part.
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