Wrangler JL Steering Components

[Walk2019JL]

I have a 2019 JL Unlimited Sport. Need to replace the Drag Link and Tie Rod End. I've been looking for these parts on line and of course there are a variety of manufacturers and costs. Does anyone have a recommendation as to what brand and where I should get it?

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[flick2614]

Are you lifted, stock, bigger heavier tires, do you wheel every weekend, ever?

 

[Walk2019JL]

Are you lifted, stock, bigger heavier tires, do you wheel every weekend, ever?

Not lifted,

Are you lifted, stock, bigger heavier tires, do you wheel every weekend, ever?

Stock suspension, 285/75R17 tires, little or no significant wheeling.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

If you have the $$ to invest in something stronger/better than stock, I like the ones make by Steer Smarts. Otherwise, keep your eyes open for a low mileage JL that is upgrading theirs and you can probably pick up their used parts for next to nothing.

 

[Cips]

The Cavfab unit looks like a great deal.

I personally use steering from my localish offroad place Globex Performance.

 

[flick2614]

Stock on Stock and no off-roading I'd stick to the stock linkage. You're not going to break it, you should be able to keep it in alignment for the most part, and you won't have to deal with relocating the steering stabilizer.

 

[Walk2019JL]

Thanks to everyone that replied. Based on my use of the Jeep, which is as a daily driver and Toad behing my RV I plan to save money and replace with stock parts.

 

[zouch]

for your purposes, it doesn't sound like there's any reason to spend any more money than you need to.
stock parts would continue to suit your need just fine, unless you want to use a (good quality) replacement OEM-style part.

if you were talking Ball Joints, it would be a different story; the factory Ball Joints with their plastic parts are absolute crap, and should be replaced with a rebuldable/heavy-duty item so you'd never likely need to deal with them again.


if you were to decide to go down the rabbit hole and start spinning bigger/heavier tires/wheels or running trails, it would make more sense to spend money on some name-brand aftermarket parts like Teraflex or something else; there's a bajillion opinions on this stuff and the market is changing all the time as companies come and go.

Not lifted,

Stock suspension, 285/75R17 tires, little or no significant wheeling.

 

[Megawatt]

Yeti by steer smart

I just replace the tie rod and drag bar last month. It is still a worthwhile change even for stock lift. Way stronger and will outlast stock bars. I would have to compare prices between the two and go from there as to spending the $$ for your application.

 

[Aonarch]

Thanks to everyone that replied. Based on my use of the Jeep, which is as a daily driver and Toad behing my RV I plan to save money and replace with stock parts.

Check marketplace. I've got brand new Rubicon take offs, but I'm in Georgia

 

[Terrymo]

I am looking at CavFab in the near future.

Don‘t laugh but what are people’s thoughts on Moog or Crown replacement parts for someone on a budget and street driven stock vehicle? I know a mechanic that swears by Moog for customers who want budget replacements.

 

[Walk2019JL]

Check marketplace. I've got brand new Rubicon take offs, but I'm in Georgia

Will check to see if your Rubicon drag link is a direct fit for my 2019 Sport.

 

[Dusty Dude]

I am looking at CavFab in the near future.

Don‘t laugh but what are people’s thoughts on Moog or Crown replacement parts for someone on a budget and street driven stock vehicle? I know a mechanic that swears by Moog for customers who want budget replacements.

Moog used to be THEE standard for replacement suspension parts. Now not so much…

 

[StartedWith97TJ]

I don’t want to spend anyone else’s money, but if you replace with stock steering components, you are going to be replacing them again in the not to distant future. The next round of parts (and maybe labor), plus the alignment might actually cost more than a good aftermarket setup. Not to mention the death wobble that can occur as the components fail each time, which will put extra stress on your other OEM components that might barely be holding on (especially as they age).

I personally chose the RPM 2.5 ton setup. It is a quick swap you can do in your driveway/garage in a few hours. It is built like a tank, has grease fittings, and looks awesome.

I have never used Rusty’s parts, but I recently met a group that only uses the steering components from Rusty’s. They said the price point is excellent and they are bulletproof (even used for desert rides running and hardcore rock crawling). There are lots of great aftermarket steering components. Pick the price point you are comfortable with and there is probably at least one or two great setups available.

Good Luck!

Keep Jeep’n

 

[ym0bc1]

if your budget is above $800, go for the 7075-t6 aluminum, especially the tie rod. RPM and Apex are the popular brands.

Due to its metal characteristics, it won't bent easily after you hit a rock. Steel ones will get bent and mess up the toe angle.

You can get the kit from cavfab. I believe they use the rod end from Apex. If you have a local fab shop who do the 7075 alumunum, buy the rod ends only and get the aluminum rod from the local shop, it would be a lot cheaper.

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