Rugged Ridge HD Tie Rod & Drag Link Kit, 84-06 Jeep XJ, ZJ, & Wrangler - Manual

Part number: 18050.82
Jeep
®
Heavy Duty Steering System (TJ, LJ, XJ,ZJ) GEN III
Contents:
1. 18050.57 - Short H/D 1.25” Tube (1)
2. 18050.58 - Long H/D 1.25” Tube (1)
3. 18040.50 - Dampener Bracket (1)
4. 18043.26 - 7/8” H/D Tie Rod End RH (2)
5. 18043.10 - 7/8” H/D Tie Rod End LH (1)
6. 18043.27 - 7/8” H/D Cross Over Tie Rod End LH (1)
Page 1 of 4 Rev. 3 (7/17/2013)
Warning: Steering system has been designed to work with most factory
and aftermarket wheel-tire combinations. Some aftermarket
and factory wheels with deep backspacing could make contact
with passenger side cross over tie rod end at full LH steering
lock. CHECK FITMENT OF WHEELS-TIRES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
All responsibility for inspecting, installing, tightening, and the
the installer - owner. These steps are vital to prevent improper
installation of components.
It is the owners responsibility to be aware of changes to vehicle
performance and handling characteristics. By adding larger tires,
and a lift kit OE handling can be dramatically altered.
Note: This kit has been designed for vehicles lifted up to 4”. It is recommended that a drop pitman arm be
used with any lift over 2”. It is recommended for vehicles lifted over 4.5” and used as a daily driver, a
steering tie rod flip kit be used instead of this steering system. A tie rod flip kit will allow the drag link
tube to remain parallel to the tie rod tube. This is very important in reducing bump steer. Modification
to the steering knuckle will be needed for this type of kit.
adjustments after lift and steering systems are installed. Vehicles lifted 4
may e
Owner/
all times. Seat belts and or harnesses are to be worn when vehicle is in motion.
Owner/operators are responsible for checking all mounting hardware and jam nuts are tight and to
factory
of road use. Additional inspections should be made every 200 miles.
GEN III. 18050.82 SB