JL Wrangler | JT Gladiator HD Fox Steering System, Non-Rubicon Edition
THIS IS FOR THE NON-RUBICON EDITION ONLY!
The Heavy Duty Fox Steering System for the JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator is stylish strength for your Jeep's vulnerable and all important steering system.
Features Include:
- Tubular 1.625" OD .375" Wall Chromoly Tie Rod
- Drag Link
- Gold Zinc Chromate Finish
- 1-Ton Forged Heat-Treated Dog-Leg Rod Ends
- Rod End Design Controls Tie Rod Flop
- OE Taper Pin and Lock Nut For Exact Fitment
- Sealed With Durable Rubber Grease Boots
- Adjustable While Installed
- Specifically Tuned Fox Stabilizer/Damper
- Black Anodized Billet Aluminum Tie Rod Mount
The high-clearance bends of the strong 1.375" OD drag link tubing are engineered for up and down travel providing the needed space for aftermarket axles and differential covers and are coated with gold zinc chromate for a long-lasting finish. Factory-like fitment with OE taper pin and lock nut are found with the dual 1-ton forged and heat-treated rod ends, which have extra strength right where it is needed and are designed to control directional misalignment to prevent drag link flop. Sealed with durable rubber grease boots, the ends are simple to service via zerk fittings.
The assembly is easily adjusted while mounted on the vehicle for fine-tuning of axle placement.
The heavy duty 3/16" axle side steering stabilizer mount bracket installs into factory locations and re-positions the stabilizer up and out of harm's way. The Fox steering stabilizer/damper has increased compression and extension damping performance over the original equipment and is tuned specifically for the JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator.
The tie rod mount is a two-piece aluminum billet design, is simple to install, and allows you to position the stabilizer for maximum performance. Finished in anodized black with a laser-engraved "M" around the recessed bolt holes for a clean and custom look.
The improved performance of this system will assist in the overall improvement of ride and control of your Jeep.
Note: The Fox steering stabilizer kit works with left-hand drive applications only.
Note: Does NOT work with stock wheel backspacing.
Note: Raised steering stabilizer requires at least 2" of bump stop to clear frame.
Note: MetalCloak highly recommends using anti-seize on all billet tie rod mount bolts.
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MetalCloak creates game-changing products for the off-road enthusiast.
JL & JT Heavy Duty Drag Link
This game-changing drag link for the Jeep JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator is manufactured of strong tubular alloy steel providing unprecedented strength and is fitted with MetalCloak's oversized anti-flop 1-ton rod ends.
Dog-Legged Tie Rod
The Chromoly Dog-Legged Tie Rod for the Jeep JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator is added strength to replace the vulnerable stock tie rod.
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FMVSS 126 Compliant
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Why Gold Zinc?
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THE TECH
Chromoly Steel For Added Strength
Making a tie rod is easy, but we don't do easy; we chose Normalized 4130 Chromoly 1.625" OD .375" wall tube that can take a beating without breaking (97,200 pounds per square inch).
Dog-Leg Tie Rod Ends
Anti-Flop Feature - Precision range of movement
Massive 1-Ton Rod Ends - Provides additional strength
Maximum Tire/Wheel Clearance - Correct steering radius
Oversized 1" Threads - More material at critical area
Oversized, Forged, & Heat-Treated Housing - Exclusive
Anti-Flop Feature
This specially designed rod end has been engineered just for the JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator steering.
Full side-to-side range of motion ensures bind-free steering when pushing the extremes of your Jeep's travel and articulation, while a limited "front to back" range of movement is built into the rod end and eliminates the possibility of the offset to allow the tie rod to "flop".
Drag Link With Greasable 1-Ton Ends
High misalignment rod ends, double adjustable, 1.375" OD DOM, and clears aftermarket diff covers.
Dog-Leg Drag Link Ends
Anti-Flop Feature - Precision range of movement
Massive 1-Ton Rod Ends - Provides additional strength
JL Specific OE Bolt Taper - Secure mount
Anti-Flop Feature
This specially designed rod end has been engineered just for the JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator steering.
Full side-to-side range of motion ensures bind-free steering when pushing the extremes of your Jeep's travel and articulation, while a limited "front to back" range of movement is built into the rod end and eliminates the possibility of the offset to allow the rod end to "flop".
Axle Side Steering Stabilizer Mount
The MetalCloak Steering Stabilizer, Axle Side Mount relocates the axle side of the steering stabilizer to better protect the steering stabilizer from debris by moving the stabilizer up and out of harm's way from where the factory steering stabilizer is mounted. Simple to install using existing factory holes for a bolt-on application. The steering stabilizer axle side mount requires a minimum 2" lift.
Fox Steering Stabilizer
The Fox JL Steering Stabilizer replaces the factory stabilizer and relocates the specifically tuned Fox damper up and out of harm's way with replacement bolt-on brackets.
Billet Tie Rod Mount
The MetalCloak Billet Steering Stabilizer Tie Rod Mount is designed for the MetalCloak JK Wrangler, JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator Tie Rod. The billet clamp is fitted for 1.625" outer diameter.
- CNC Aluminum Billet
- Two-Piece Design
- Recessed Bolt Locations
- Laser-Engraved "M" Logo
- Black Anodized Finish
What's in the Kit?
- Tie Rod
- Dog-Leg Tie Rod Ends
- Drag Link
- Drag Link Anti-Flop Rod Ends
- Billet Tie Rod Mount
- Axle Mount
- Fox Steering Stabilizer
- All Required Hardware
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | 2018+ JL Wrangler Non-Rubicon & 2020+ JT Gladiator Non-Rubicon (Minimum 2" Lift Required) |
| Tie Rod | 1.625" OD .375" Wall 4130 CDS |
| Tie Rod Mount | 2" x 3" 6061-T6 Aluminum Black Anodized |
| Tie Rod Length | 59-5/16" |
| Drag Link | 1.375" OD x .375" Wall DOM |
| Drag Link Ends | Serviceable |
| Drag Link Length | 41" |
| Stabilizer Mount | 3/16" Hot-Rolled Steel Plate |
| Coating | Gold Zinc |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Requirements: Minimum 2" lift required.
Backspacing: Does NOT work with stock wheel backspacing.
Left-Hand Drive: The Fox steering stabilizer kit works with left-hand drive applications only.
Clearance: Raised steering stabilizer requires at least 2" of bump stop to clear frame.
Billet Mount: MetalCloak highly recommends using anti-seize on all billet tie rod mount bolts.
INSTALLATION
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Body Modification | None |
| Time to Install | 1 Hour |
| Installation Instructions | View JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator Non-Rubicon Heavy Duty Fox Steering System installation instructions. |