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Steer Smarts Yeti XD Draglink Bottom Mount w/ Griffin XD Red Bellow - JT/JL

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Drag Links >Steer Smarts Yeti XD Draglink Bottom Mount w/ Griffin XD Red Bellow - JT/JL

Steer Smarts Yeti XD Draglink Bottom Mount w/ Griffin XD Red Bellow

JT/JL

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$699.00

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STEER SMARTS is proud to present our most EXTREME steering linkage “The YETI XD" Series linkage equipped with our GRIFFIN XD Attenuator. We applied our 85 years of steering “lessons learned” to develop the strongest most durable linkage ever built for the Wrangler.

The YETI XD Draglinks are a complete bolt-on draglink. The YETI XD Draglinks install in just minutes and bolts to the factory tapered knuckle hole and the factory pitman arm hole.

***NOTE*** A MINIMUM LIFT HEIGHT OF 4" ( AND CORRECT BUMP STOP) IS REQUIRED FOR A TOP-MOUNT DRAGLINK. PART #79022001 (TRACK BAR RELOCATION BRACKET) IS NECESSARY WHEN FLIPPING YOUR DRAGLINK - IT MAINTAINS PROPER TRACK BAR AND DRAGLINK GEOMETRY. FOR THOSE RUNNING METAL CLOAK LIFTS, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND A TOP MOUNT DRAGLINK FOR THEIR LIFT KITS D/T INTERFERENCE ISSUES.

FEATURES

YETI XD DRAGLINK WITH GRIFFIN XD ASSEMBLY:

Easy bolt-on installation.

Griffin XD Attenuator for the highest level of on-road and off-road stability and performance.

Engineered for proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.

BALL JOINTS:

30mm 1 1/2 Ton ball joints designed specifically for the JL.

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.

DRAGLINK 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 harden-ability steel and heat treated for greater buckling, impact, and fatigue strength.

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 linkage.

GRIFFIN XD ATTENUATOR:

Reduces harsh and negative feedback to your steering wheel.

Draglink adjuster is manufactured from large diameter ¼ inch thick wall high strength 4130 Chromoly steel tubing for maximum buckling strength.

Adjuster clamps assure 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.

E-coated for a long lasting appearance under harsh conditions.

Internal threads and tube are also e-coated for long term serviceability.

Designed for the proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.

Patented Design.

*Draglink fits all left-hand drive JL Wrangler models 2007 to 2017 including Rubicon and Unlimited.

Note: A 17” wheels minimum is recommended. 16" wheels with a maximum 4.5" backspacing might fit but not guaranteed.

**Jeeps equipped with Anniversary Edition Factory Skid plates will need to slightly modify skid plate for clearance with GriffinXD

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does the bottom mount draglink do?

A: The draglink connects your steering box to the passenger-side knuckle. The bottom mount version maintains the OEM-style mounting position, providing a direct bolt-on solution with improved strength and handling over stock.

Q: Is any drilling or modification required?

A: No. This is a 100% bolt-on kit that installs into the factory draglink and stabilizer mount locations with no drilling or cutting.

Q: Is the draglink adjustable?

A: Yes. The YETI XD draglink features a no-slip, clamp-style adjuster for easy on-vehicle adjustments to correct steering wheel position.

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Specifications

Brand: Steer Smarts

Adjustable: Yes

Bracket Thickness: No Bracket Included

Drilling Required: No

Ends Included: Yes

Finish: Powder Coat

Install Method: Bolt On

Made In: USA

Material: Steel

Required Lift: 0-6in

Thickness: 1 1/4

Color: Black

Heat Treated: Yes

Mfgr. Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Condition: New Product

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Reduces steering fatigue on long drives 8 months ago

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40gladiator
Wasn’t sure if this was a gimmick or a legit performance enhancement. What I found is that on the trail, there seems to be little to no difference over a normal dragline. Where is shines is on road; reducing many of the road vibrations that transmit to the steering wheel. For long drives, this really does reduce the amount of fatigue normally experienced through the steering wheel.

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Q: Minimum lift requirement for clearance? Kyle4 years ago
Is there any clearance issues if I only have a 2 inch spacer lift right now with an aftermarket Terraflex steering stabilizer on the yeti HD tie rod? It is tight in there.
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  A: You should be good to go, but yes, it is a tight fit in there.
  Northridge Chris @ Northridge4x4 4 years ago
  
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