Abstract: A vehicle steering knuckle has an inward contact surface that is attached to a vehicle steer arm that has an outward contact surface, by way of at least one bolt extending through aligned holes in the knuckle and into the steer arm. The bolt connects the knuckle to the steer arm, from a side of the knuckle that is opposite the steer arm. Thereby, the vehicle steering knuckle and vehicle steer arm come in contact with each other at the contact surfaces by tightening the bolt. The steer arm may have a ball bearing, dowel pin, protrusions, or cut-out extending into or out of the vehicle steering knuckle or vehicle steer arm at the contact surfaces.

Abstract: A method of forming a tie rod tube assembly by magnetic pulse welding is provided. The method can be used to form tie rod assemblies with a tie rod tube centerpiece that is parabolic in shape. In addition, the method can be used to form a tie rod assembly where the end fittings and centerpiece are made from different materials. Also described is a tie rod assembly manufactured using the method or methods of the invention.