Rugged Ridge HD Tie Rod & Drag Link Kit, 87-95 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) - Manual

HD Cross Over Steering System.
P/N: 18050.82 (XJ-TJ-ZJ) 18050.83 (1987-1995 YJ)
NOTE:In some applications where factory Jeep® rims are used with larger tires, slight rubbing of
passenger side tire against the H/D Tie-Rod tube Tie-Rod end may be experienced. Smaller 7” steel
YJ wheels should not be used. Check fitment prior to installation.
All responsibility for inspecting, installing, tightening, and the application of proper OE torque
specifications rest solely with the owner. These steps are vital to prevent the loosening of components.
It is the owner’s responsibility to be aware that with the addition of larger tires, suspension
upgrades, and steering modifications the vehicles handling characteristics can be dramatically
altered. It is the owner’s responsibility to account for these alterations – changes and make
corrections where needed.
This kit has been designed as an H/D upgrade for the stock small tube and cast steering linkage when
used with larger aftermarket wheels and tires . When properly installed in conjunction with a
properly prepared and maintain vehicle steering characteristics should be the same as OE unit. This
kit has been designed to extend the drag link as far to one side as possible to help relieve bump steer
that can develop in lifted vehicles. The use of a drop pitman arm should also be used to try and make
the Tie-Rod tube as parallel (level) as possible.
NOTE : This Kit has been designed for lifts up to 6”. For lifts past 6” and are to be used as a
daily driver, it is recommended that an over the top steering system be used. This will
require modification to the outer knuckles.
With any lift over 2” a drop pitman is recommended.
This kit has been designed to help keep steering links as close to level as possible, but a drop pitman
arm may be required to assist in keeping links closer to parallel on lifted vehicles. Because of how the
drag link attaches to the passenger side tie-rod slight rotation of the steering linkage (twisting up and
down) may be visible when steering wheel is cycled. This will be exaggerated on vehicles with taller
lifts as the drag link will want to push down or up, as well as side to side, during its range of
movement (This is considered NORMAL) see fig1. It is highly recommended that if any
modifications have been made to your vehicle that a qualified 4wd shop and or alignment expert be
consulted for final adjustments. Vehicles lifted over 6” may experience difficulty with alignments.
NOTE: It is the owner’s responsibility to drive his or her vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
t all times. Seat belts and or harnesses should be worn when vehicle is in motion. a
It is the owner’s responsibility to check that all bolts and or keeper nuts are tight and with in listed
torque specs after first 10-20 miles of driving and should be rechecked after 200 miles or after all
off-road trips.
Fig. 1