{"product_id":"apex-chassis-kit121-kit121-black-aluminum-tie-rod-dana-44-18-23-jeep-wrangler-jl-jt","title":"APEX Chassis KIT121 KIT121 Black Aluminum Tie Rod Dana 44 18-23 Jeep Wrangler JL JT","description":"\u003cp\u003eTired of vague steering, clunks, or bent factory tie rods after bigger tires, added weight or harder trails? This is a complete,\u003cstrong\u003e heavy-duty replacement tie rod assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to restore strength, precision, and confidence to the front end of your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator. It replaces the entire factory tie rod with a stronger adjustable aluminum rod, forged steel tie rod ends (left and right), and locking Ninja Washers for a secure, no-slip setup. It’s built for stock Dana 44 axles (Rubicon\/MaxTow wide axles) and is made to handle conditions that factory steering just isn’t designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock tie rod is actually one of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst steering components to flex or bend\u003c\/strong\u003e once you add larger tires, wheel spacers, or see trail time. This kit dramatically improves durability, steering feel, and alignment stability while still allowing proper adjustment. It’s greaseable, pre-greased, and features metal-to-metal bearings with high-quality rubber boots to keep dirt out and lubrication in, resulting in longer life and easier maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery major component in this tie rod is overbuilt on purpose. \u003cstrong\u003eForged SAE steel housings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echromoly ball studs with rolled threads\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eheat-treated wear surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e2\" 7075-T6 aluminum adjusting rod\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver strength without unnecessary weight. \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in “Flopper Stoppers”\u003c\/strong\u003e prevent unwanted rotation without removing the boot, and the exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eNinja Lock Washers\u003c\/strong\u003e eliminate weak pinch clamps for a cleaner, more secure install. The result is a steering system that’s smoother on the road, tougher off-road, and engineered to last!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrenches Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46mm x 2 (Apex part \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"KIT503 46mm\/48mm\" href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/apex-jam-nut-wrench-2-5-ton-aluminum-kit503-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8fb5f442c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eKIT503 46mm\/48mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19MM Castle Nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/2487\/2301\/files\/JL_JT_2.5_Ton_No_Flip_6.3.25.pdf?v=1766595229\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Instructions Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eApex Chassis recommends the steering stabilizer be fitted in the stock location, or a relocation kit may be required. This kit works with a 17\" wheel with a 4.75\" backspacing or less. If you run AEV or stock Rubicon wheels, you'll need a 1.5\" spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APEX Chassis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53266180178193,"sku":"APX-KIT121","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0477\/1089\/files\/KIT121-1.jpg?v=1773902971","url":"https:\/\/gautoparts.com\/products\/apex-chassis-kit121-kit121-black-aluminum-tie-rod-dana-44-18-23-jeep-wrangler-jl-jt","provider":"Guaranteed Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}