STEER SMARTS™ is proud to present our most EXTREME steering linkage “The YETI XD™ Series” linkage for your Jeep JL Wrangler. 

The YETI XD Tie Rod is a direct bolt-on for any JT Gladiator/JL Wrangler.  The YETI XD Installs just minutes and there is no need to modify or alter Jeep.

Features

YETI XD TIE ROD ASSEMBLY:

Easy bolt-on installation.
Engineered for proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.
MADE IN THE USA

BALL JOINTS:

30mm 1 1/2 Ton ball joints 
Cold headed medium carbon alloy steel ball studs provide incredible impact toughness for extreme duty usage.
Induction heat treated ball studs provide ultimate fatigue strength and superior off-road durability.
Steel on steel bearings provide exceptional ball joint wear resistance and robustness.
High quality seals ensure long ball joint life. Our superior seals have been rigorously tested to minimize leakage between grease service intervals which greatly improves our ball joint reliability over our competition.
Fully greaseable.

TIE ROD ENDS:

Powder coat over E-coat for a long-lasting appearance under harsh conditions.
External threads are e-coated for durability and long-term serviceability.
Forged from medium carbon high harden-ability steel and heat treated for greater buckling, impact, and fatigue strength.
Forged from medium carbon high hardenability steel and heat treated for even greater buckling, impact, and fatigue strength.
Large 1 ¼ inch rolled threads at tie rod adjuster and draglink ends provide significantly increased strength over the original equipment threads.
Unique “Reverse Pin” technology prevents our linkage from flopping or rocking. This technology is built into the socket unlike the weak external supports on some competitor linkages.

ADJUSTER TUBE: 

Tie Rod adjuster is manufactured from large diameter ¼ inch thick wall high strength 4130 Chromoly steel tubing for maximum buckling strength.
Adjuster clamps assure proper clamp force using conventional tools without the possible risk of loosening like large jam nuts.
Designed with right hand and left-hand threads for quick and easy adjustment when installed on the vehicle.
Internal threads and tube are also e-coated for long term serviceability.

Note: A minimum of 17” wheels is recommended.

This part fits Standard Non-Rubicon. For Rubicon, Max Tow, High Altitude, 4XE, Mojave, and 392 you will need 78088001 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the YETI XD Standard Tie Rod Assembly?

A: It’s a heavy-duty tie rod upgrade designed to replace the factory tie rod on Jeep JL and JT Non-Rubicon models. It improves steering strength, control, and durability for both on- and off-road driving.

Q: What are the benefits over the stock tie rod?

A: Compared to the factory tie rod, the YETI XD provides greater strength, more impact resistance, rebuildable ends, and better steering feedback—especially beneficial when running larger tires.