This is a complete replacement tie rod assembly kit for your 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler JL or 2019-2025 Gladiator JT. It includes the tie rod (DOM steel, Black Aluminum or Polished Aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left & right forged steel tie rod ends, plus 2 Ninja Lock Washers.
It does not include the steering stabilizer bracket which you will need to choose in the options above based on the steering stabilizer you use.
FITMENT: This steering kit fits stock Dana 30 axles. For Dana 44 axles, see KIT116. If your Jeep has been upgraded to a Dana 60 axle, we have modifications that can work with that as well, just contact us to order.
Wheels and Spacers: If you run AEV or stock Rubicon wheels, you'll need a 1.5" spacer. This kits works with a 17" wheel with a 4.75" backspacing or less. We recommend the steering stabilizer be fitted in the stock location, or a relocation kit may be required.
BALL STUDS
- SAE 4140 hot forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For strongest possible metallurgy.
- Induction Heat Treated Ball Studs: Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.
- Rolled Threads: Are made by pressing the shape of the threads into the ball stud instead of cutting. This strengthens the threads instead of weakening them and allows for easy movement of hardware. This ain't no Ikea furniture!
- Step Threads : Allows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued. (Installer Choice).
BEARING DESIGN
- Rugged Metal to Metal Bearing.
BOOTS
- CR Rubber Boots: The most durable material for undercar applications. Resistant to deterioration from road level ozone, oil/gas/engine fluids and extreme heat or cold
- Accordion Boot: ideal for high-articulation components, more flexibility means longer life.
FINISH
- E-Coating, Black Aluminum or Polished Aluminum
HARDWARE
- Grade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength.
- Castle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.
ADJUSTING RODS
- 1.75" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: Because some people prefer steel and there are as many good reasons for it as there are for aluminum.
LUBRICATION
- Pre-threaded Zerk Housing: If you have ever installed a MOOG Ball Joint without a pre-threaded zerk fitting you will understand what a simple but great feature this is. Another installer fav.
- Greaseable: Because it should be.
- Pre-Greased: Just in case you forget, we have you covered.
- Gull Winged Grease Grooves : Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.
- Zerk Fittings : Included for every application.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Tie Rod Ends - Flopper Stoppers Built In: Unlike the poly hockey pucks that most brands use, our heavy duty "Flopper Stoppers" are built into the tie rod end bearings, giving you an industry leading 27 degrees of stud swing left and right and only 2 degrees of stud swing forward and aft, keeping your tie rod and drag link from rotating and flopping. The competitor hockey puck style systems also call for the removal of the tie rod end boot, which is there to keep the dirt out and the grease in.
- Pre Bent Ninja Washers (tm): An APEX exclusive is our Ninja Washer which is a unique method of securing the lock nut to the tube, erasing the need for lightly built adjusting tubes with ugly pinch clamps. And who doesn't want a ninja on their front end!
Notes:
** PLEASE ALLOW A LEAD TIME OF 1-2 WEEKS FOR PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US PRIOR TO ORDERING FOR A CHECK ON INVENTORY
*** Steel connecting rods are not designed for rock crawling. If you hit them heavily on a rock, they will bend and are therefore not warrantied against impact damage. If you intend to rock crawl, please consider the aluminum options
Fits:
Jeep Wrangler JL 2 Door (2018+)
Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door Unlimited (2018+)
Jeep Gladiator JT (2020+)
