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SKU #: APX-KIT122 MPN #: KIT122

Apex Chassis KIT122 Black Aluminum Tie Rod Dana 30 18-23 Jeep Wrangler JL JT

$595.00
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Description
Tired of steering that feels sloppy, clunky, or bends under bigger tires and heavier use? The KIT122 is a complete, heavy-duty replacement tie rod assembly designed to restore strength, precision, and confidence to the front end of your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT. It replaces the factory tie rod with a stronger adjustable aluminum rod, forged steel tie rod ends (left and right), and locking Ninja Washers to keep your alignment secure. Built for stock Dana 30 axles, it’s engineered to handle the stress that factory steering simply isn’t built for. The stock tie rod is one of the first components to flex or bend once you add larger tires, wheel spacers, or tackle the trails. 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, giving you longer life and easier maintenance. Every component in this tie rod is overbuilt on purpose. Forged SAE steel housings, chromoly ball studs with rolled threads, heat-treated wear surfaces, and a 2" 7075-T6 aluminum adjusting rod deliver strength without unnecessary weight. Built-in “Flopper Stoppers” prevent unwanted rotation without removing the boot, and the exclusive Ninja Lock Washers 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. View Instructions Here  

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Tired of steering that feels sloppy, clunky, or bends under bigger tires and heavier use? The KIT122 is a complete, heavy-duty replacement tie rod assembly designed to restore strength, precision, and confidence to the front end of your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT. It replaces the factory tie rod with a stronger adjustable aluminum rod, forged steel tie rod ends (left and right), and locking Ninja Washers to keep your alignment secure. Built for stock Dana 30 axles, it’s engineered to handle the stress that factory steering simply isn’t built for.

The stock tie rod is one of the first components to flex or bend once you add larger tires, wheel spacers, or tackle the trails. 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, giving you longer life and easier maintenance.

Every component in this tie rod is overbuilt on purpose. Forged SAE steel housings, chromoly ball studs with rolled threads, heat-treated wear surfaces, and a 2" 7075-T6 aluminum adjusting rod deliver strength without unnecessary weight. Built-in “Flopper Stoppers” prevent unwanted rotation without removing the boot, and the exclusive Ninja Lock Washers 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.

View Instructions Here

 

Vehicle Fitment
2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler JL 4WD / Jeep Gladiator JT
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FEATURES


  • Complete replacement tie rod for Jeep Wrangler JL (2018–2025) and Gladiator JT (2019–2025)
  • Designed for stock Dana 30 axles (narrow axle models, typically Sport and non-Rubicon)
  • Strong adjustable aluminum tie rod built to handle larger tires, added weight, and trail use
  • Heavy-duty forged steel tie rod ends for long-lasting strength
  • Locks in alignment so it won’t loosen, rotate, or slip over time
  • Greaseable and pre-greased for easy maintenance and longer part life
  • Durable CR rubber boots resist dirt, oil, heat, and ozone
  • Metal-to-metal bearings for precise steering and smooth operation
  • Built-in Flopper Stoppers prevent unwanted rotation while protecting the boot
  • Includes 2 Ninja Lock Washers for secure adjustment without pinch clamps
  • 2" 7075-T6 aluminum adjusting rod for strength with some flex under heavy use
  • Grade 8 / Class 10.9 hardware and castle nuts for high-vibration environments

INSTALLATION NOTES


  • Requires two 46mm wrenches for jam nuts (Apex KIT503 46mm/48mm optional)
  • 19mm socket or wrench required for castle nuts
  • Steering stabilizer bracket not included, choose based on your setup
  • Works with 17" wheels with 4.75" backspacing or less; 1.5" spacers required for AEV or stock Rubicon wheels
About Apex Chassis
APEX STEERING

Apex Chassis is a company that has a rich history in building quality suspension and steering components. After selling their previous company, XRF Chassis, the concept of Apex Chassis was born out of the desire to not try to make a part for everything, but to focus more on a select group: hard working Jeep and 4x4 vehicles. With a focus on a smaller group of vehicles, it's given Apex the opportunity to truly focus on geometry, build quality, and taking their manufacturing to a whole other level. Apex designs, engineers and manufactures everything that has their name on it. This is to ensure the highest level of quality and that their products are built right so to stand the test of time and abuse. Many of the components that have put Apex Chassis on the map are related to steering upgrades, notably their heavy duty, greasable drag links and tie rods for Ram, Ford, Jeep, and GM's. All of these are not your typical auto parts store replacements, rather each features substantially larger diameter material to avoid deflection found in the stock pieces, greasable tie rod ends, and so much more to withstand the rigors of high mileage, offroad use, and larger than stock tires. Above and beyond these parts, Apex took much of what they learned as XRF and offer their line of Extreme Duty ball joints that deliver robust integrity at a price point that's impossible to beat. And the list goes on for Apex steering components.

APEX SUSPENSION

Hopefully you didn't think Apex Chassis only did steering upgrades! That's right, Apex also specializes in heavy duty suspension components to complement their steering upgrades. How about adjustable track bars with with greasable tie rod ends for increased longevity? And why would you want the track bar to be adjustable in length? Easy, if you've leveled or lifted the truck's suspension, it will push the front axle towards the drivers side due to triangulation. By extending the length of the track bar, you are then able to recenter the axle to where it should be, sitting square under the frame rails. Or how about heavy duty sway bar end links to upgrade the stock ones that are known for snapping? Either way, Apex has a lon list of suspension upgrades for your Ford, Ram, Chevy, or Jeep. From the weekend warrior to the long haul driver to those who aspire to race in Baja, Apex Chassis builds top shelf products for your rig to help you take on whatever comes your way.

THE APEX DIFFERENCE

At APEX, they design, engineer and manufacture all of of their SKU's to their own exact specifications. If it says APEX on it, from start to finish, it is their product. Many "steering" companies make tubes and then outsource the most complicated and important part of the system, the ends. At APEX every component in your steering system is designed, engineered and manufactured by APEX to work together for the best possible system. In an APEX steering system, they also ensure that all the geometry is built into the forged steel ends, so you will never see bends in the tubes. Bends in tubes are used as an inexpensive way to re-purpose straight tie rod ends when a custom engineered off-set tie rod should be used.

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