Rugged Ridge HD Tie Rod & Drag Link Kit 84-06 XJ ZJ & 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. OD 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. Will not work with Right Hand Drive vehicles. Will not work with Factory Rubicon Wheels. Not recommended for vehicles with over 4 in. of lift. Not compatible with smaller OEM steel wheels or wheels with deep backspacing. Not recommended for vehicles with under 2 in. of lift Crossover Steering Conversion Kit; Complete Heavy Duty; Incl. 4 Tie Rod Ends/Steering Dampener Bracket;

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

Strengthen your Jeep’s steering system with the Rugged Ridge Rug18050.82 Heavy-Duty Crossover Steering Conversion Kit. Designed as a bolt-on upgrade for vehicles running larger tires, this complete kit helps reduce the risk of bent tie rods during demanding off-road use. It includes the drag link, tie rod, four heavy-duty tie rod ends, and a steering damper bracket for a comprehensive steering upgrade.
The kit uses true drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) steel tubing with no seams or welds to fail. The cold-rolled, pierced, and drawn construction provides a strong, durable foundation, while the 7/8-inch rod ends with standard tapered ends fit stock steering knuckle applications. With one-ton-strength components, this system delivers increased durability without requiring modifications to the steering knuckles. Rugged Ridge quality makes the Rug18050.82 a practical choice for Jeep owners seeking dependable steering performance on the trail and street.
The Rugged Ridge Rug18050.82 is designed to fit select 1984–2006 Jeep Cherokee XJ, Grand Cherokee ZJ, and Jeep Wrangler applications; verify vehicle compatibility before installation. This kit will not work with right-hand-drive vehicles or factory Rubicon wheels. It is not compatible with smaller OEM steel wheels or wheels with deep backspacing, and it is not recommended for vehicles with more than 4 inches of lift or less than 2 inches of lift. Professional installation and a complete steering-system inspection are recommended to ensure proper fitment and alignment.

Features:

• Complete crossover steering conversion kit with drag link, tie rod, four tie rod ends, and steering damper bracket

• True DOM steel tubing with no seams or welds

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

• One-ton-strength steering components for increased durability

• Bolt-on design fits stock steering knuckle applications without modifications

• Designed for select 1984–2006 Jeep Cherokee XJ, Grand Cherokee ZJ, and Wrangler models

• Not compatible with right-hand-drive vehicles, factory Rubicon wheels, smaller OEM steel wheels, or wheels with deep backspacing

• Not recommended for vehicles with more than 4 inches or less than 2 inches of lift

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