Description
STEER SMARTS YETI XD™ Tie Rod – Jeep JK Wrangler (Left & Right Hand Drive Compatible)
Engineered to dominate the trail and built with over 85 years of steering innovation, the STEER SMARTS™ YETI XD™ Tie Rod is the ultimate upgrade for your Jeep JK Wrangler’s steering system. Designed with hardcore off-roaders in mind, this heavy-duty linkage system delivers superior strength, reliability, and control—no matter how tough the terrain.
Key Features:
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Direct bolt-on installation – no cutting, drilling, or welding required
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Compatible with all JK Wranglers (2007–2018) including RHD models
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Extreme-duty forged steel construction for unmatched durability
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Fully greasable ends with superior articulation and wear resistance
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E-coated and powder-coated for long-lasting corrosion protection
Built for Real-World Abuse
Whether you’re crawling rocks in Moab or tackling deep mud trails, the YETI XD Tie Rod holds its own. Thanks to its precision design and overbuilt construction, this linkage provides tighter steering response and improved handling, even with oversized tires and lift kits.
Simple Install, Big Upgrade
This isn’t your average steering upgrade. The YETI XD bolts right into place using factory mounts—no need to modify your Jeep. Installation can be completed in under an hour with basic hand tools, getting you back on the trail faster.
Why Choose the YETI XD?
Compared to stock or lower-tier aftermarket options, the YETI XD is in a league of its own. It’s engineered, tested, and trail-proven to eliminate weak points in your factory steering. The result? Maximum control, longer lifespan, and peace of mind when it matters most.
Upgrade your Jeep JK’s steering with confidence—install the STEER SMARTS YETI XD Tie Rod and experience the next level of trail performance.
YETI XD TIE ROD ASSEMBLY:
- Easy bolt-on installation.
- Engineered for proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.
- MADE IN THE USA
BALL JOINTS:
- 30mm 2 1/2 Ton ball joints designed specifically for the J.
- Cold-headed medium carbon alloy steel ball studs provide incredible impact toughness for extreme duty usage.
- 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.
- High-quality seals ensure long ball joint life. Our superior seals have been rigorously tested to minimize leakage between grease service intervals, which greatly improves our ball joint reliability over our competition.
- Fully greaseable.
TIE ROD ENDS:
- Powder coat over E-coat for a long-lasting appearance under harsh conditions.
- External threads are e-coated for durability and long-term serviceability.
- Forged from medium carbon high hardenability steel and heat-treated for even greater buckling, impact, and fatigue strength.
- Large 1 ¼ inch rolled threads at tie rod adjuster and draglink ends provide significantly increased strength over the original equipment threads.
- 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.
ADJUSTER SLEEVE:
- Easy bolt-on installation.
- Engineered for proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.
- Tie Rod adjuster is manufactured from large 1-3/4" diameter solid high strength 7075 Aluminum for maximum strength.
- Pro-Series Adjuster clamps ensure proper clamp force using conventional tools without the possible risk of loosening like large jam nuts.
- Designed with right-hand and left-hand threads for quick and easy adjustment when installed on the vehicle.
- Hard coated for long term serviceability and durability.
TORQUE SPECS:
- Clamps need to be torqued to 80-85 ft lbs, and should be oriented so that they do not interfere with anything else (generally facing forward or down). Clamp torque needs to be checked at 500 miles and then again at 2000 miles. After that, every oil change the torque specs should be checked as well as after any hard wheeling/off-roading.
Fits:
- 2007 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2008 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2009 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2010 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2011 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2012 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2013 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2014 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2015 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2016 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2017 JK & JKU (All Models)
- 2018 JK & JKU (All Models)
* YETI XD Tie Rods fit left-hand drive JK/JKU Wrangler models 2007-2018.
**Requires a 1 3/4" diameter damper bracket that is not included. Note: A minimum of 17”wheels is recommended.
