STEER SMARTS YETI XD TOP MOUNT DRAG LINK

Steer Smarts Yeti Extreme Top Mount Draglink Features: Easy bolt-on installation Engineered for proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences Ball Joints are fully greasable Cold headed medium carbon alloy steel ball studs built for heavy use Large 1 ¼ inch rolled threads at tie rod adjuster and draglink ends provide significantly increased strength Draglink adjuster is manufactured from large diameter ¼ inch thick wall high strength 4130 Chromoly steel tubing MADE IN THE USA   The Steer Smarts Yeti Extreme Top Mount Draglink is the Strongest Steering Linkage Built for Wrangler JK STEER SMARTS™ is proud to present our most EXTREME steering linkage “The YETI XD™ Series” linkage for your Jeep JK Wrangler. They applied their 85 years of steering “lessons learned” to develop the strongest most durable linkage ever built for the Wrangler. The YETI XD Top Mount Draglink is a complete bolt-on draglink. The YETI XD top mount installs in just minutes and bolts to the factory tapered knuckle hole and the factory pitman arm hole. One of the hallmark features of these draglinks is the adjuster tube that uses adjuster clamps to assure proper clamp force using conventional tools without the possible risk of loosening like large jam nuts. They are designed with right hand and left hand threads for quick and easy adjustment when installed on the vehicle. The internal threads and tube are also e-coated for long term serviceability. Premium Ball Joints and Draglink Ends The ball joints on the Steer Smarts Yeti Extreme Top Mount Draglink are 30mm 1-1/2 ton and are designed specifically for the Jeep Wrangler JK. Each Induction heat treated ball studs provide ultimate fatigue strength and superior off-road durability. Steel on steel bearings provide exceptional ball joint wear resistance and robustness. The High quality seals ensure long ball joint life. Steer Smart's superior seals have been rigorously tested to minimize leakage between grease service intervals which greatly improves their ball joint reliability over our competition. The draglink ends featured and their external threads are even e-coated for durability and long term serviceability. They are forged from medium carbon high harden-ability steel and heat treated for greater buckling, impact, and fatigue strength. Each draglink end uses a Unique “Reverse Pin” technology prevents our linkage from flopping or rocking. This technology is built into the socket unlike the weak external supports on some competitor linkages.   Fitment: Jeep Wrangler JK   Important Note: A minimum of 17” wheels is recommended. 16" wheels with a maximum 4.5 back spacing might fit but not guaranteed. Draglink fits all left hand drive JK Wrangler models 2007 to 2017 including Rubicon and Unlimited. **NOTE** A MINIMUM LIFT HEIGHT OF 3-3.5" (AND CORRECT BUMP STOP) IS REQUIRED FOR A TOP-MOUNT DRAG LINK. MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS WILL VARY BY LIFT MANUFACTURER - PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE UNSURE.  PART #79017001 (TRACK BAR RELOCATION BRACKET) IS NECESSARY WHEN FLIPPING YOUR DRAG LINK TO MAINTAIN PROPER PARALLEL GEOMETRY TRACK BAR AND DRAG LINK.  ***THERE IS NO TAPER INSERT PROVIDED WITH THE HIGH-STEER DRAG LINK - WHILE THIS KIT WORKS WITH DRILLED KNUCKLES THAT HAVE JK TAPER INSTERS, IT WAS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH HIGH STEER KNUCKLES FROM COMPANIES LIKE REID, RANCHO, TERAFLEX, SKYJAKER, ETC -- WE DO RECOMMEND REPLACING THE TAPERED INSERT WITH A NEW ONE BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PART TO ENSURE PROPER FITMENT BUT WE DO NOT OFFER ONE AND ONE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT***   Frequently Asked Questions    Q: What’s the benefit of running a top mount drag link? A: Mounting the drag link on top of the knuckle flattens the steering angles, helping to reduce bump steer and improve handling on lifted setups. It also offers improved tie rod and steering stabilizer clearance for off-road use. Q: Is this a complete drag link assembly? A: Yes. It includes the full drag link bar with forged ends, premium greasable joints, and adjustment sleeve for easy toe alignment and centering the steering wheel. Q: Is this drag link adjustable while installed? A: Yes. It features adjustable ends with opposing threads and a central adjustment sleeve, allowing for on-vehicle fine-tuning of steering wheel alignment. Q: Can I install this drag link with a factory track bar? A: It’s not recommended. A raised track bar bracket is required to keep the drag link and track bar in the same plane, which is critical to avoiding bump steer.