{"product_id":"apex-chassis-kit120-jeep-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt-2-5-ton-prolock-tie-rod-drag-link-assembly-blk-aluminum","title":"Apex Chassis - KIT120 - Jeep Wrangler JL \u0026 Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod \u0026 Drag Link Assembly - Blk Aluminum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast Off-Roaders\u003c\/strong\u003e we pride ourselves in giving you the best advice to ensure that you purchase the right product to suit your specific needs, as well as ensure that it is the right fit or application for your vehicle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eFor expert advice, pricing, shipping and an accurate ETA, please give us a call on 604 770 1252 or contact us via the contact page on this website.  \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"\u003e------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dynamic-sections\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--17203819315361__custom_liquid_ft7h7L\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--custom-liquid\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-whole column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a complete replacement steering kit for your 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL or 2019-2026 Gladiator JT\u003c\/span\u003e. It includes the tie rod (black anodized aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left \u0026amp; right forged steel tie rod ends, the drag link (black anodized aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left \u0026amp; right forged steel drag link ends. Plus our NEW ProLock Washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the options you choose above, it can be sent as an under knuckle mount (standard) or over knuckle mount (flip kit). All Flip Kits include the taper sleeve!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: taper sleeves require the knuckle drag link mount to be drilled through with a straight 7\/8\" drill bit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not include the steering stabilizer bracket which you will need to choose in the options above based on the steering stabilizer you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDana 44 narrow axle or wide axle ??? \u003c\/strong\u003eUnfortunately, this can be confusing. NARROW axle Dana 44s are unusual, but the tie rod measures 57 1\/2\" to 58 1\/2\" ball-stud center to ball-stud center. The standard WIDE axle Dana 44 tie rod measures 60 1\/2\" to 61 1\/2\" ball-stud center to ball-stud center. If your Jeep has a narrow axle Dana 44, PLEASE select the Dana 30, which has the correct length tie rod.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Fits: Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026), Jeep Gladiator JT (2019-2026) with wide axles, typically Rubicon, MaxTow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITMENT:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis steering system fits stock Dana 30\/44 axles. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJam nut wrenches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKIT521 ;- 2x WR112 41mm\/46mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement set screws\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eTie Rod\/Drag Link -XP172\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--17203819315361__custom_liquid_wXWift\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--custom-liquid\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-whole column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"special-sauce metafields-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Sauce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"special-sauce-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC Machined Housing: Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBALL STUDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 4140 hot forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For strongest possible metallurgy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInduction Heat Treated Ball Studs: Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled 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!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep Threads: Allow for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued. (installer choice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEARING DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged Metal to Metal Bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion Boot: ideal for high-articulation components, more flexibility means longer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie Rod Ends and Drag Link Ends: E-Coating- Extremely durable electrochemical finishing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting Sleeves: Black Anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADJUSTING RODS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: The best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUBRICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable: Because it should be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Greased: Just in case you forget, we have you covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGull Winged Grease Grooves: Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZerk Fittings: Included for every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProLock Washers™ – An APEX Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur patent-pending ProLock Link Connect System™ is engineered to eliminate one of the most common steering system failures: unwanted tie rod rotation and loosening jam nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the heart of the system is our precision-machined keyway washer, which mechanically locks your tie rod and drag link ends to the adjusting sleeve — preventing connecting rod rotation under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe’ve paired this with a purpose-built jam nut featuring integrated set screws, designed to positively lock the assembly in place and eliminate the common issue of jam nut loosening over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Engagement Mark on Drag Link End Threads: If this mark in the thread of the drag link is showing it means you are beyond the safe engagement of threads into the adjusting sleeve. You may be lifted too high and need to switch to a flip kit or you may need to equal out the adjusting sleeve between the two ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie Rod Ends \u0026amp; RH Drag Link End - 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 and drag link 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur adjusting sleeves are made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"where-it-fits metafields-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Fits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Position: Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity per Vehicle: 1 Kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"what-it-fits metafields-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Fits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeep Wrangler JL (2018-2024) 4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeep Gladiator JT (2019-2024) 4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48194234384554,"sku":"210000014682","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/2441\/1050\/files\/KIT120NF-1_2048x_892a9326-839e-40b5-b6d9-1d6d3c76ff59.webp?v=1775815183","url":"https:\/\/westcoastoffroaders.com\/products\/apex-chassis-kit120-jeep-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt-2-5-ton-prolock-tie-rod-drag-link-assembly-blk-aluminum","provider":"West Coast Off-Roaders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}