Rugged Ridge HD Drag Link Kit 72-81 Jeep CJ NT

Beef up your ride with Rugged Ridge steering components. This is a bolt-on solution for preventing bent tie rods from wheeling with larger tires. The tubes are 1-1/4 in. ID steel that is cold rolled, pierced, and drawn through dies to produce 1/4 in. wall thickness. This is true DOM tubing with NO seams OR welds to fail. Heavy duty 7/8 in. rod ends feature standard tapered ends to fit stock knuckle applications. You get one ton strength without any modifications to your steering knuckles. Drag Link; Front; Heavy Duty; Incl. 2 Tie Rod Ends; Narrow Track;

• Includes Drag Link and Ends
• True DOM Tubing w/No Seams
• Uses 7/8 in. Tie Rod Ends
• 1/4 in. Wall Thickness
• One Ton Strength

Strengthen the steering system on your narrow-track Jeep CJ with the Rugged Ridge RUG18050.56 Heavy-Duty Drag Link Kit. Designed as a bolt-on upgrade for vehicles running larger tires, this kit helps reduce the risk of bent tie rods during demanding off-road use while retaining compatibility with stock steering knuckles. It delivers one-ton-strength performance without requiring modifications to the knuckles.
The kit includes a heavy-duty front drag link and two 7/8-inch tie rod ends with standard tapered ends for stock knuckle applications. The drag link is manufactured from true DOM steel tubing that is cold rolled, pierced, and drawn through dies to create a strong, consistent structure without seams or welds that could fail under stress. Its 1/4-inch wall thickness provides additional durability for trail and street use.
Designed for select 1972-1981 Jeep CJ narrow-track applications, the Rugged Ridge RUG18050.56 provides a practical steering upgrade for enthusiasts seeking increased strength and dependable fitment. Confirm vehicle application before installation, as fitment may vary by model year and configuration. Professional installation is recommended to ensure correct steering adjustment and safe operation.

Features:

• Includes front drag link and two heavy-duty tie rod ends

• True DOM steel tubing with no seams or welds

• Uses 7/8-inch tie rod ends with standard tapered ends

• 1/4-inch wall thickness for enhanced strength

• One-ton-strength steering performance

• Bolt-on design for stock steering knuckle applications

• Fits select 1972-1981 Jeep CJ narrow-track models

Fitment:
Jeep CJ5 Base 1972
Jeep CJ5 Base 1973
Jeep CJ5 Base 1974
Jeep CJ5 Base 1975
Jeep CJ5 Base 1976
Jeep CJ5 Base 1977
Jeep CJ5 Base 1978
Jeep CJ5 Base 1979
Jeep CJ5 Base 1980
Jeep CJ5 Base 1981
Jeep CJ5 Base 1982
Jeep CJ5 Base 1983
Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle 1977
Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle 1978
Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle 1979
Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle 1980
Jeep CJ5 Laredo 1980
Jeep CJ5 Laredo 1981
Jeep CJ5 Laredo 1982
Jeep CJ5 Laredo 1983
Jeep CJ5 Limited 1982
Jeep CJ5 Limited 1983
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1975
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1976
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1977
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1978
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1979
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1980
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1981
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1982
Jeep CJ5 Renegade 1983
Jeep CJ6 Base 1972
Jeep CJ6 Base 1973
Jeep CJ6 Base 1974
Jeep CJ6 Base 1975
Jeep CJ7 Base 1976
Jeep CJ7 Base 1977
Jeep CJ7 Base 1978
Jeep CJ7 Base 1979
Jeep CJ7 Base 1980
Jeep CJ7 Base 1981
Jeep CJ7 Golden Eagle 1977
Jeep CJ7 Golden Eagle 1978
Jeep CJ7 Golden Eagle 1979
Jeep CJ7 Golden Hawk 1980
Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1980
Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1981
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1976
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1977
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1978
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1979
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1980
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1981
Jeep Scrambler Base 1981