KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum

Close-up of the Apex Chassis KIT117 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod Assembly for Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT Dana30, made from steel, featuring a black metal finish and central hex nut against a white background.

Close-up of Apex Chassis KIT115, a black steel 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly for Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT, featuring a threaded bolt and curved arm with a hole—ideal steering replacement, isolated on white background.

Apex Chassis KIT115 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly for Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT, shown with nut and cotter pin on white—perfect for upgrading your steering kit.

A close-up of a black steel bolt with hex nut and set screw from the Apex Chassis KIT115 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly, designed for Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT steering kits.

Close-up of a black metal threaded rod with a hex nut and small side screw from the Apex Chassis KIT125 - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly for Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT, polished aluminum, isolated on white background.

Two identical metal circular clips with three tabs each, shown vertically on a white background—compatible with the Apex Chassis KIT121 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod Assembly for Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT Dana44 (Black Aluminum).

A black off-road Jeep with large tires conquers rocky terrain, equipped with the Apex Chassis KIT125 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly in polished aluminum, plus a winch, red tow hooks, and lifted suspension for top trail performance.

A close-up of a lifted Jeep Gladiator JT with large tires flexed on uneven pavement, highlighting exposed suspension parts and the Apex Chassis KIT125 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly in polished aluminum.

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KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum

Name: KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum
Rating: 4.95 (57 reviews)

$1,095.00 - $1,115.00

This is a complete replacement steering kit for your 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL or 2019-2026 Gladiator JT. It includes the tie rod (polished aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left & right forged steel tie rod ends, the drag link (polished aluminum) which is also the adjusting sleeve, and left & right forged steel drag link ends. Plus our NEW ProLock Washers.

Depending on the options you choose above, it can be set as an under knuckle mount (standard) or over knuckle mount (flip kit). All Flip Kits include the taper sleeve!!

Note: taper sleeves require the knuckle drag link mount to be drilled through with a straight 7/8" drill bit.

It does not include the steering stabilizer bracket which you will need to choose in the options above based on the steering stabilizer you use.

Dana 44 narrow axle or wide axle ??? Unfortunately, this can be confusing. NARROW axle Dana 44s are unusual, but the tie rod measures 57 1/2" to 58 1/2" ball-stud center to ball-stud center. The standard WIDE axle Dana 44 tie rod measures 60 1/2" to 61 1/2" ball-stud center to ball-stud center. If your Jeep has a narrow axle Dana 44, PLEASE select the Dana 30, which has the correct length tie rod.

FITMENT: This steering system fits stock Dana 30/44 axles. If your jeep has been upgraded to a Dana 60 axle, we have modifications that can work with that as well, just contact us to order.

Boot Replacements:

XP153 - DL112K/DL112KF
XP154 - TR181K/TR182K
XP109 - DL111K

Jam nut wrenches:
KIT521 - 2x WR112 41mm/46mm

Replacement set screws:
Tie Rod/Drag Link - XP172

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HOUSING

SAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: This is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.
CNC Machined Housing: Make our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.

BALL STUDS

SAE 4140 Hot Forged Chromoly Ball Studs: For strongest possible metallurgy.
Induction Heat Treated Ball Studs: Provides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.
Rolled Threads: Are made by pressing the shape of the threads into the ball stud instead of cutting. This strengthens the threads instead of weakening them and allows for easy movement of hardware. This ain't no Ikea furniture!
Step Threads: Allows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued. (Installer Choice).

BEARING DESIGN

Rugged Metal to Metal Bearing.

BOOTS

CR Rubber Boots: The most durable material for undercar applications. Resistant to deterioration from road level ozone, oil/gas/engine fluids and extreme heat or cold
DuroBoot - The Ultimate Off-Road and 4x4 Boot for Extreme-Duty Steering and Suspension. Made from solid rubber, DuroBoot replaces traditional flimsy dust covers / boots with a rugged solution built for extreme conditions while still allowing full articulation.

FINISH

Tie Rod Ends and Drag Link Ends: E-Coating- Extremely durable electrochemical finishing process
Adjusting Sleeve: Clear Polished Finish- Highly polished, beautiful aluminum.

HARDWARE

Grade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: Superior tensile strength.
Castle Nut: Industry standard where high vibration loads occur.

ADJUSTING RODS

2" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: The best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.

LUBRICATION

Pre-threaded Zerk Housing: If you have ever installed a MOOG Ball Joint without a pre-threaded zerk fitting you will understand what a simple but great feature this is. Another installer fav.
Greaseable: Because it should be.
Pre-Greased: Just in case you forget, we have you covered.
Gull Winged Grease Grooves : Allows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.
Zerk Fittings: Included for every application.

SPECIAL FEATURES

ProLock Washers™ – An APEX Exclusive
Our patent-pending ProLock Link Connect System™ is engineered to eliminate one of the most common steering system failures: unwanted tie rod rotation and loosening jam nuts.
At the heart of the system is our precision-machined keyway washer, which mechanically locks your tie rod and drag link ends to the adjusting sleeve — preventing connecting rod rotation under load.
We’ve paired this with a purpose-built jam nut featuring integrated set screws, designed to positively lock the assembly in place and eliminate the common issue of jam nut loosening over time.
Minimum Engagement Mark on Drag Link End Threads: If this mark in the thread of the drag link is showing it means you are beyond the safe engagement of threads into the adjusting sleeve. You may be lifted too high and need to switch to a flip kit or you may need to equal out the adjusting sleeve between the two ends.
Tie Rod Ends & RH Drag Link End - Flopper Stoppers Built In: Unlike the poly hockey pucks that most brands use, our heavy duty "Flopper Stoppers" are built into the tie rod end and drag link end bearings, giving you an industry leading 27 degrees of stud swing left and right and only 2 degrees of stud swing forward and aft, keeping your tie rod and drag link from rotating and flopping. The competitor hockey puck style systems also call for the removal of the tie rod end boot, which is there to keep the dirt out and the grease in.
Our adjusting sleeves are made in the USA

Where It Fits:

Vehicle Position: Front
Quantity per Vehicle: 1 Kit

What It Fits:

Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) 4WD
Jeep Gladiator JT (2019-2026) 4WD

Installation Instructions

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APEX CHASSIS SHIPPING

All APEX shipments originate at our Phoenix warehouse, ZIP code 85040.

We offer customer pickup at our warehouse at 3801 E Roeser Rd, Suite #1, Phoenix AZ 85040. NOTE: WE HAVE RECENTLY MOVED, PLEASE CONFIRM THIS PICKUP LOCATION. Please order in advance and call to confirm when your order will be ready.

All products ship under our FLAT RATE SHIPPING program - anywhere in the continental USA. For Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and other locations, rates are calculated on a per-order basis.

We ship UPS Ground or USPS, and most orders arrive in 2-5 days from the date of shipping.

For 'expedited shipping', please contact us at the email and phone below.

Our rates are as follows (For Standard Service):

$10 for small packages

$15 for medium packages

$25 for large packages

$45 for both large and heavy packages (50#)

Any questions on shipping or if you are ordering a lot of parts and want to price truck freight, feel free to contact us at APEX via email at sales@apexchassis.com or by phone during normal business hours at 480-470-5500.

Refund Policy

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to return it. 30 days is from the date of purchase to the post marked return date.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused and in its original packaging.

You will also need to provide receipt or proof of purchase on the RMA form.

All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

Please Inspect
Please inspect your order upon receipt and follow the procedure below if there are any issues:

All warranty, return and exchanges begin with Apex – please contact us via one of the forms below:

Defective or Damaged
If your item arrived defective or damaged and you need to exchange for a non-damaged item, please complete our WARRANTY CLAIM FORM and we will get a part re-sent to you within 48 hours. We will likely contact you by phone to ensure we get it right.

Exchange
If you ordered the wrong part and want to return what you purchased and order the correct part, please fill out the RMA FORM here, print and return with part. Re-order the correct part. You can also contact your retailer if you prefer, but it will usually be faster to deal directly with APEX. We will likely contact you by phone to ensure we get it right.

Basic Return & Refund
If you just want to return what you purchased, fill out the RMA FORM here, print and return with part.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. Once approved, you will be refunded on your original payment method (From Apex or your original Retailer). Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.

Shipping Returns and Exchanges:
All returns are shipped pre-paid by purchaser to:
Apex Chassis LLC
3801 E Roeser Rd, Suite #1
Phoenix AZ
85040

Please include a copy of your RMA form inside the box, and write 'RMA' near the shipping label.

Gift Cards and Sale Items
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Customer Service:
If you have any questions at any time about your return please contact us at sales@apexchassis.com or Customer Service at 480-470-5500.

Lifetime Warranty

Apex Honor System Warranty– If you absolutely beat the crap out of things to the point that it should not have reasonably survived and our product outlived anything you had previously run, then give us a high five and order another one!!

If you feel we underperformed and your part should be warrantied, please make your warranty claim here and we will happily send you the replacement part.

Let’s make this easy: You may not need to send your parts back to us if you have provided adequate photo or video evidence in the warranty claim form.

If you are a total bad ass and not requesting warranty but would like to help us to continue to design the most extreme products on the market, then please upload photos and a description of your issue here at APEX Feedback and we will send you some Apex swag and a 10% discount code for future purchases.

The Not So Fine Print:

Your Apex Product must be purchased directly or through one of our authorized dealers in order for the Apex Warranty to apply.

You must register your product, with proof of purchase, within 90 days of purchasing here: Warranty Registration Form.

Products not registered will not be covered past 90 days from the date of purchase.

APEX will, at its sole discretion, refund the original purchase price or replace free of charge any APEX steering or suspension component for manufacturer defects, premature wear, or breakage for the life of the vehicle, as long as the original purchaser of the component owns the vehicle.

This warranty is limited only to the replacement of defective parts and ground shipping, it does not include labor for removal or replacement of the parts or any other direct or indirect expense.

This warranty is void if the components are, at Apex’s sole discretion, improperly installed, modified, or used in an application for which the component was not designed.

Warranty does not cover cosmetic imperfections, boots, bushings, or Heim style joints. These are regular wear items.

This warranty statement is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.

No other warranty, either expressed or implied, shall apply.

You are always welcome to call with questions at 480-470-5500 or email us at sales@apexchassis.com

REV: Feb 2022

Good Fit

KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum

KIT125 for my wife’s brand new ‘26 Gladiator.

The KIT125 2.5 Ton Steering System is an absolute piece of work, artwork. We had our local highly recommended Offroad shop install a 5” lift on her new Gladiator with only 125 miles on the odometer. The lift consisted of f&r springs, reservoir shocks, upper & lower control arms and front & rear adjustable track bars at both ends. Around 200 miles or so, when I was driving it, we got to experience the Death Wobble. At 60 mph on the interstate it about put me in the medium. It happened to my wife a couple of times the following week so bad she wouldn’t drive it to work at 5am in the dark. So I had to take her to & from work for three days in my ‘26 C8. lol, she don’t have permission to get in the driver’s seat. Good thing during her catered-to trips it wasn’t raining cause my C8 doesn't see rain. Anyway, time to study up on the DW bullshit and build her a steering system 2nd to none. Your gorgeous KIT25 along with the Fox steering stabilizer fit the bill. To your kit I added a Synegry upper track bar mount brace and lastly a pair of American Iron Offroad balljoint eliminators. With this pricey steering upgrades there is no way we’ll ever see a death wobble again or have any suspension/steering issues.

So, the steering system I put together using your outrageous components makes me now feel my wife is safe and so happy with her new ride. We will be relocating (retiring) to Panama City Beach-West later next month. Moving company taking care of house hold items, me in the C8 and Lisa in her Gladiator with our French bulldog and our pit bull.

Life will be grand, right? NOPE 😡😡😡😡😡😡

After thousands & thousands spent on the lift, 37s on 20s, the extremely awesome Apex steering components and install labor, we cannot keep it in our lane and sometimes out of oncoming traffic. This thing is so fricken dangerous with its sloppy steering and wandering issues. I don’t remember ever being this pissed off. Of course we picked it up late on a Friday and the shop is closed on Saturdays. So come again Monday, I was back to coming & going taking her to work. On Monday’s heated conversation the installer read the balljoint eliminator install sheet that the balljoints will need to be re-torqued at 500 & 1000 miles. I blame all of the extreme wandering and looseness on these balljoints as there is no-way your components could do this. I stiffened up the Fox stabilizer to the max which helped some (just a bandaid) and this allows her to stay off the interstates when going/coming to work and will let her to get some miles on it before our big move. Before we head out to FL I will get the installer to re-torque the BJs and check the alignment again. All we can do now is pray this fixes the wandering. Otherwise I just f__king spent close to $7K trashing a brand new Gladiator.

All I wanted was a safe & reliable vehicle that my wife & dogs could make the 1K plus mile trip to PCB without any issues. Well at least we believe the Death Wobble is gone.

Sorry for the long rant. Im just pissed AF over this. But anyway, even if this Jeep never gets thrashed on & knowing your KIT125 is overkill for this particular driver, Apex Chassis steering components are such a great mod. Thank you for the righteous parts and very quick shipping.

Best regards,
Clyde Douglas Lineback

2.5 ton steering kit

I finally got it installed. Love the look and easy install

I like the kit! Had to give it to a friend since I over tighten the jam nuts and messed up a tie rod end!

5 stars: 55 (96%)
4 stars: 1 (2%)
3 stars: 1 (2%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Good Fit

KIT125 for my wife’s brand new ‘26 Gladiator.

Life will be grand, right? NOPE 😡😡😡😡😡😡

All I wanted was a safe & reliable vehicle that my wife & dogs could make the 1K plus mile trip to PCB without any issues. Well at least we believe the Death Wobble is gone.

Best regards,
Clyde Douglas Lineback

2.5 ton steering kit

I finally got it installed. Love the look and easy install

Awesome!

Amazing components and installation instructions! The recommendation I would make would be to add a few photos to show proper assembly. Beyond that I’m beyond impressed!

Amazing project and the quality speaks for itself.

Very happy with the purchase and the ease of installation. Thank you.

KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum

Apex for the win

Been running apex since the first year i have my jeep JL and been to any rough/tough conditions like hitting rocks here and there but it is solid and worth the money. Super easy to maintain and easy to do adjustments if needed. Also gives you that best beefy front ent.

Awesome Steering!!!

I personally have their Steering and Ball joints on my Jeep and Truck. They have performed perfectly. At my shop we have also installed them on many customers vehicle which have been outstanding. Their warranty has been above and beyond. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Great Looking and Beefy

Unfortunately I have not yet installed these items purchased, but I’m itching to get them on. Just waiting on my steering stabilizer to arrive before install. I’m sure I will be one happy camper in the next couple weeks once I get these on!

Superior quality stuff

Top notch stuff

Amazing Products!!

The 2.5 ton steering for the Jeep Wrangler JL is beefy! Easy to install, packed well, and showed up in under a week. Very impressed with Apex Chassis. Can’t wait to install the steering kit on my 2018 Ram 2500. I highly recommend this company! Keep it up Apex team!!!

Jeep Wrangler JL 2021

The quality of the products exceeded expectations, and the package was very well protected. Excellence product.

2.5 ton steering JLU

Friggin BADASS!!!

Great customer service & fast shipping

Awesome product super fast shipping already installed. Made it to 80k miles on the JLU with 38s… it was time to beef up the steering. Wish you all made adjustable control arms 😢.

Absolutely beautiful

After I put my 37’s on I started after awhile getting a small wobble when I would hit bumps. Once I replaced my stock tiered and drag link with the apex, it went away completely. Not to mention they look amazing!

Steers far better now

After installing 3.5 inch lift and 37x13.5 tires the truck felt a little floaty. This with the fox ats stabalizer really tightened up the steering and looks great.

This kit is incredible!

The upgrade on the Gladiator with this kit improved the ride quality tremendously along with the HD ball joints. Road/bump feedback reduced to almost nothing. I highly recommend upgrading any jeep steering.

KIT125 - Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT - 2.5 Ton ProLock Tie Rod & Drag Link Assembly - Polished Aluminum

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