Rugged Ridge HD Drag Link Kit 82-86 Jeep CJ WT

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 a 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; Wide 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 wide-track Jeep CJ7 with the Rugged Ridge Rug18050.55 heavy-duty front drag link kit. Designed as a bolt-on upgrade, this kit helps reduce the risk of bent steering components when wheeling with larger tires. It delivers one-ton-strength durability while retaining compatibility with stock steering knuckles, making it a practical improvement for demanding off-road use.
The drag link is manufactured from true DOM steel tubing that is cold rolled, pierced, and drawn through dies for consistent strength and durability. The seamless construction eliminates welds and seams that could become failure points under heavy steering loads. With a 1/4-inch wall thickness and 1-1/4-inch tubing, the Rugged Ridge drag link provides a substantial upgrade over standard components without requiring modifications to the steering knuckles.
This kit includes the heavy-duty drag link and two 7/8-inch tie rod ends with standard tapered ends for stock knuckle applications. The direct-fit design simplifies installation and is engineered for 1982-1986 Jeep CJ7 wide-track models. Whether replacing worn steering hardware or preparing a trail vehicle for larger tires, the Rugged Ridge Rug18050.55 provides dependable strength and straightforward installation.

Features:

• Brand: Rugged Ridge

• Part Number: Rug18050.55

• Application: Front drag link kit for 1982-1986 Jeep CJ7 wide-track models

• Construction: True DOM steel tubing with no seams or welds

• Wall Thickness: 1/4 inch

• Tube Size: 1-1/4-inch tubing

• Rod Ends: Heavy-duty 7/8-inch tie rod ends with standard tapered ends

• Installation: Bolt-on design compatible with stock steering knuckles

• Strength: One-ton-strength steering component upgrade

• Included: Drag link and two tie rod ends

Fitment:
Jeep CJ7 Base 1982
Jeep CJ7 Base 1983
Jeep CJ7 Base 1984
Jeep CJ7 Base 1985
Jeep CJ7 Base 1986
Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1982
Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1983
Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1985
Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1986
Jeep CJ7 Limited 1982
Jeep CJ7 Limited 1983
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1982
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1983
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1984
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1985
Jeep CJ7 Renegade 1986
Jeep Scrambler Base 1982
Jeep Scrambler Base 1983
Jeep Scrambler Base 1984
Jeep Scrambler Base 1985
Jeep Scrambler Laredo 1985
Jeep Scrambler Renegade 1985
Jeep Scrambler SL 1982
Jeep Scrambler SL 1983
Jeep Scrambler SR 1982
Jeep Scrambler SR 1983
Jeep Scrambler SR 1984