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Steer Smarts Sector Shaft Brace w/ Frame Side Track Bar Reinforcement Bracket - JT/JL

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Steer Smarts Sector Shaft Brace w/ Frame Side Track Bar Reinforcement Bracket

JT/JL

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Part # 79041001

$262.40

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msrp: $320.00

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Features & Product Details

The YETI XD JL/JT Sector Shaft Brace With Frame Side Track Bar Reinforcement Bracket was engineered to bolt onto the stock track bar mount on the frame. The purpose of this piece is two-fold. First, the sector shaft support is meant to help minimize the aluminum and steel steering gears from flexing/deflecting/moving when cycling your steering system side to side.

The second benefit of the product is to reinforce the frame side track bar mounting location to help minimize any deflection of this bracket and ensure that the mount doesn't break under extreme stress.

***Fitment Issues may be present with certain aftermarket track bars -- fitment based on angle/how the hoop is bent as they can cause interference. We have seen fitment issues with the following track bars: ROUGH COUNTRY, CORE4X4...

NOTE: This product is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH DROP PITMAN ARM (ask us about replacing drop pitman with the proper solution).

***IS COMPATIBLE WITH 2018+ JT/JL MODELS WITH STEEL STEERING BOXES***

Features

Easy bolt-on installation with minimal modification needed

1/4" Wall steel laser-cut bracket

1/2" steel Sector Support with Sealed Roller Bearing

All upgraded fasteners included

E-coated for corrosion resistance

MADE IN THE USA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does the sector shaft brace do?

A: The sector shaft brace uses a heavy-duty bearing support to reduce lateral flex and side-load stress on the steering gearbox’s sector shaft, improving steering stability and reducing the risk of gearbox failure—especially when running oversized tires or high-load steering components.

Q: Does this help prevent or fix death wobble?

A: While not a cure-all, this brace helps eliminate flex and movement in two major sources of front-end instability, making it an excellent preventative upgrade when chasing death wobble or vague steering feel.

Q: Do I need to drill or weld anything for installation?

A: No drilling or welding is required. This is a bolt-on installation using included hardware and existing factory mount points. Basic hand tools are all that’s needed.

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Specifications

Brand: Steer Smarts

Finish: Powder Coat

Hardware Included: Yes

Material: Steel

Thickness: 3/16in

Color: Black

Mfgr. Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Condition: New Product

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3 Reviews

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Amazing Product 18 days ago

5out of 5stars

Dat_JL
The amount of difference this product makes is unbelievable. It definitely beefs up the mounting point for your track bar for more stability. Well worth the money!

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Stout but required modification 19 days ago

4out of 5stars

Nick
I bought this for my 22 JLUR running the Clayton 3.5" lift. The brace is made extremely stout. 14"steel throughout. I stripped two of the bolts trying to mount the brace and steering box and had to replace them from Ace hardware. I can't say for sure if this was my fault or the hardware. I highly recommend having a second set of hands to position the steering box during install to hopefully avoid the issue. Steering feels super tight after install and I highly recommend installing a sector shaft brace to anyone looking to tighten up the JL steering feel. However, after installing I headed out to Moab and during the trip I was getting a clanking when the suspension compressed. We couldn't figure it out while we were there but after the trip I discovered the driver side coil was making contact with the corner of the brace. I contacted Steer Smarts and got the equivalent of a shrug. They said their lifted test JL made "light" contact at full suspension compression and recommended that I angle grind the corner back to create clearance. Not wanting to deal with uninstalling the brace, I did just that. I ended up taking a solid 1/4" of metal off the corner and hitting it with some rustoleum. I also had to pull the spring and hit it with paint where the contact had rubbed away the powder coat. I'll have to report back if that was enough to stop further contact. If I was going to do it again, I think I would opt for another brand like the Synergy that has a slimer profile in hope of not having this interference. Between this and the bent steering stabilizer bracket that I reviewed previously, I've lost a lot of the enthusiasm I had for Steer Smarts.

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Love Steer Smarts products for my JLU 4 months ago

5out of 5stars

RIPTIDE JLU
I have not received this piece yet (just ordered a few days ago), but have been eyeing it since lifting and adding 35” tires to my JLU. Once I receive it and get it installed, I will either update my review or comment about it in different Jeep groups and forums.

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