MetalCloak Chromoly Dog-Legged Tie Rod (Steering Rod) – Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018MetalCloak Chromoly Dog-Legged Tie Rod is a heavier, stiffer steering rod for the Jeep JK, prepared for off-road use and heavier loads than the stock tie rod.
In the kit, you get a 4130 chrome-molybdenum tube and forged 1-Ton “dog-leg” lugs, which improve clearance at the wheel and have built-in “anti-flop” control (reduces unwanted “tipping” of the rod during system operation). Product Preview MetalCloak Chromoly Dog-Legged Tie Rod (JK Wrangler).CompatibilityJeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018)Product ID7222Material/Tube4130 Chromoly CDS, 1.625″ OD, 0.375″ wallBar length58 3/8 “FinishGold Zinc (steel)Key benefitsJK steering reinforcement: 4130 chrome-molybdenum tube with large diameter and thick wall.
Forged and hardened 1-Ton tips in “dog-leg” design. – designed for clearance at the wheel and full turn retention. “Anti-flop” in the tips – controlled range of motion, less unwanted “tipping” of the rod.
Sealed with rubber grease guards (boots) – grease stays inside, dirt is harder to get at.
Geometry/alignment adjustment without removing the rod from the car (on-car adjustment).Right-hand drive (RHD) compatibility according to the manufacturer’s information. Diagram and key dimensions (visualization) Visualization of the design of the rod and dog-leg ends. 1-Ton dog-leg tip – details Description of tip features: sealing, clearance at the wheel and dog-leg geometry. Anti-Flop – tip operation (animation) Animation shows the limited range of movement in the front-rear axis, which stabilizes the position of the rod.
What’s in the set
The steering rod (tie rod) made of 4130 Chromoly tube.
Anti Flop Dog-Leg tips (1-Ton).Stabilizer mount on the rod: standard or optional billet (depending on the chosen configuration).Necessary set of mounting parts (hardware). Kit contents (visualization) Preview of included components.
Specifications / factsCompatibility: Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018.Rod tube: 4130 CDS, 1.625″ OD, 0.375″ wall.
Length: 58 3/8″.Steel finish: Gold Zinc.
Stabilizer mount (standard): 3/16″ hot rolled steel plate.
Stabilizer mount (optional billet): 6061-T6, 2″ x 3″, black anodize finish. Stabilizer mount – standard version Standard stabilizer bar mount/clamp (tie rod mount). Stabilizer mount – billet version (optional) An optional two-piece billet mount allows you to adjust the stabilizer bar to your preference.
For whom / applicationFor Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018) owners who want to strengthen the steering system against off-road and heavier loads.
For those looking for bits with “anti-flop” control and grease guards (better protection in mud and sand).For users who want to be able to adjust without removing the bar.
Installation / notesNote for. Wheels: the product does not work with factory (serial) backspacing – at full twist, serial rims may contact the tips; spacers solve the problem.
If you choose billet mounting: the manufacturer recommends using anti-seize on all bolts.
Installation parameters according to the manufacturer: difficulty easy, no body modifications, time about 30 minutes.
Summary (for content scanning)Compatibility: JK Wrangler 2007-2018.Tube: 4130 Chromoly, 1.625″ OD, 0.375″ wall; length 58 3/8″.Tips: 1-Ton dog-leg with “anti-flop” and grease guards.
Adjustment on the car + stabilizer mount (standard or billet).Important: does not fit serial rim backspacing.
