Trail Forged Apex Chassis KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum

Apex Chassis Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT – 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly – Polished Aluminum

Name: Apex Chassis Jeep Wrangler JL &amp; Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod &amp; Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum
SKU: APX-KIT125
Availability: InStock

Price range: $1,095.00 through $1,115.00

Axle Width

Flip Kit

Clear

SKU: APX-KIT125 Category: JT Steering Tags: 2.5 ton, aluminum, jl, JLR, jt, JTR, KIT125, links, RUBICON, steering, tie rod

This is a complete replacement steering kit for your 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL or 2019-2026 Gladiator JT. It includes the tie rod (polished aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left & right forged steel tie rod ends, the drag link (polished aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left & right forged steel drag link ends. Plus our NEW ProLock Washers.

Depending on the options you choose above, it can be set as an under knuckle mount (standard) or over knuckle mount (flip kit). All Flip Kits include the taper sleeve!!

Note: taper sleeves require the knuckle drag link mount to be drilled through with a straight 7/8″ drill bit.

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.

Dana 44 narrow axle or wide axle ??? Unfortunately, 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. ALL Rubicons, and ALL Gladiators have the wide front axle. If your Jeep has a narrow axle Dana 44, PLEASE select the Dana 30, which has the correct length tie rod.

FITMENT: This steering system fits stock Dana 30/44 axles. If your jeep has been upgraded to aftermarket axles, we have kits that will fit, reach out to us!

The Special Sauce:

HOUSING

SAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.
CNC Machined Housing: Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.

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

Tie Rod Ends and Drag Link Ends: E-Coating- Extremely durable electrochemical finishing process
Adjusting Sleeve: Clear Polished Finish- Highly polished, beautiful aluminum.

HARDWARE

Grade 8 – Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength.
Castle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.

ADJUSTING RODS

2″ 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.

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

ProLock Washers™ – An APEX Exclusive
Our 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.
At 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.
We’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.
Minimum 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.
Tie Rod Ends & 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.
Our adjusting sleeves are made in the USA

Where It Fits:

Vehicle Position: Front
Quantity per Vehicle: 1 Kit

What It Fits:

Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2024) 4WD
Jeep Gladiator JT (2019-2024) 4WD

Axle Width	Dana 30 / Narrow 44, Wide Dana 44, and ALL Rubicon and ALL Gladiator
Flip Kit	No Flip – Most applications under 4.5" lift, Flip Kit-lifts over 4.5"