Rugged Ridge HD Tie Rod Assembly 97-06 Jeep Wrangler

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. dia. 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. Tie Rod End; Heavy Duty;

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

Upgrade your Jeep’s steering durability with the Rugged Ridge RUG18050.51 heavy-duty tie rod assembly. Designed as a bolt-on replacement, this assembly helps resist bending caused by off-road use and larger tires while maintaining compatibility with stock steering knuckles. It provides increased strength without requiring steering knuckle modifications, making it a practical upgrade for Jeep owners who demand dependable trail performance.
The tie rod is manufactured from true DOM steel tubing using a cold-rolled, pierced, and drawn construction process. This produces a seamless tube with a 1/4-inch wall thickness, eliminating welds and seams that can become failure points under heavy steering loads. The 1-1/4-inch tube diameter delivers one-ton-strength performance for enhanced durability in demanding driving conditions.
The assembly includes heavy-duty 7/8-inch tie rod ends with standard tapered ends designed to fit stock knuckle applications. Installation is straightforward for compatible vehicles, and the complete assembly includes both the tie rod and tie rod ends. Rugged Ridge builds this component for drivers seeking stronger steering hardware for off-road trails, larger tires, and rugged daily use.
This Rugged Ridge HD tie rod assembly fits select 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler applications. Verify vehicle year, model, and steering configuration before installation to ensure proper compatibility. Professional installation and an inspection of all related steering components are recommended.

Features:

• True DOM steel tubing with no seams or welds

• 1-1/4-inch tube diameter with 1/4-inch wall thickness

• Heavy-duty 7/8-inch tie rod ends

• Standard tapered ends fit stock knuckle applications

• One-ton-strength construction for demanding use

• Bolt-on design requires no steering knuckle modifications

• Includes tie rod and tie rod ends

Fitment:
Jeep Cherokee Base 1984
Jeep Cherokee Base 1985
Jeep Cherokee Base 1986
Jeep Cherokee Base 1987
Jeep Cherokee Base 1988
Jeep Cherokee Base 1989
Jeep Cherokee Base 1990
Jeep Cherokee Base 1991
Jeep Cherokee Base 1992
Jeep Cherokee Base 1993
Jeep Cherokee Briarwood 1991
Jeep Cherokee Briarwood 1992
Jeep Cherokee Chief 1985
Jeep Cherokee Chief 1986
Jeep Cherokee Chief 1987
Jeep Cherokee Chief 1988
Jeep Cherokee Classic 1996
Jeep Cherokee Classic 1998
Jeep Cherokee Classic 1999
Jeep Cherokee Classic 2000
Jeep Cherokee Classic 2001
Jeep Cherokee Country 1993
Jeep Cherokee Country 1994
Jeep Cherokee Country 1995
Jeep Cherokee Country 1996
Jeep Cherokee Country 1997
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1985
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1986
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1987
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1988
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1989
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1990
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1991
Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1992
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1987
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1988
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1989
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1990
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1991
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1992
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1998
Jeep Cherokee Limited 1999
Jeep Cherokee Limited 2000
Jeep Cherokee Limited 2001
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 1985
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 1986
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 1987
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 1988
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 1989
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 1990
Jeep Cherokee SE 1994
Jeep Cherokee SE 1995
Jeep Cherokee SE 1996
Jeep Cherokee SE 1997
Jeep Cherokee SE 1998
Jeep Cherokee SE 1999
Jeep Cherokee SE 2000
Jeep Cherokee SE 2001
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1989
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1990
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1991
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1992
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1993
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1994
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1995
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1996
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1997
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1998
Jeep Cherokee Sport 1999
Jeep Cherokee Sport 2000
Jeep Cherokee Sport 2001
Jeep Grand Cherokee Base 1993
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1993
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1994
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1995
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1996
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1997
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1998
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 1993
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 1994
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 1995
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 1996
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 1997
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 1998
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 1995
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 1997
Jeep Grand Cherokee SE 1994
Jeep Grand Cherokee SE 1995
Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 1997
Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 1998
Jeep Wrangler 65th Anniversary Edition 2006
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2003
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2004
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2005
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2006
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 1997
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 1998
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 1999
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2000
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2001
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2002
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2003
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2004
Jeep Wrangler SE 1997
Jeep Wrangler SE 1998
Jeep Wrangler SE 1999
Jeep Wrangler SE 2000
Jeep Wrangler SE 2001
Jeep Wrangler SE 2002
Jeep Wrangler SE 2003
Jeep Wrangler SE 2004
Jeep Wrangler SE 2005
Jeep Wrangler SE 2006
Jeep Wrangler Sport 1997
Jeep Wrangler Sport 1998
Jeep Wrangler Sport 1999
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2000
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2001
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2002
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2003
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2004
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2005
Jeep Wrangler Sport 2006
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2004
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2005
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2006
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 2005
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 2006
Jeep Wrangler X 2002
Jeep Wrangler X 2003
Jeep Wrangler X 2004
Jeep Wrangler X 2005
Jeep Wrangler X 2006