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Heavy-Duty Steering Drag Link

Jeep Wrangler JL / JLU 18+ Heavy-Duty Steering Drag Link
SKU: ST-J-JL-DL1
Pick your vehicle to confirm fit

540.00 540.0 USD 600.00

600.00

(Save 10%)

COLOR 12 colors
Black Blue Charcoal Green LightGreen Orange Purple Red White Yellow Aluminum Custom Color - Other than what is listed above. Extra charge varies. We will reach out after order is placed.

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  • Color
    Powder coat color for control arms and track bars. Does not affect performance.
  • Drag Link Orientation
    Select flipped drag link only if your steering has already been converted to over-the-knuckle.
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Alignment recommended Lifetime warranty on all non-wear items Made In USA

Made in USA Orem, Utah
Lifetime Guarantee Unconditional
10 Colors In-house powder coat
Fully Adjustable 0-6" of lift
3 X-Series Options Only Core 4x4

Upgrade Your Jeep Wrangler JL’s Steering System

Upgrade your 2018–present Jeep Wrangler JL with the CORE 4X4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade. Designed for off-road durability and precision steering, this complete drag link assembly ensures maximum strength, impact resistance, and long-term performance. Whether you’re tackling technical trails or daily driving, this upgrade provides the confidence and control needed for any terrain.

Key Features Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Forged Construction – Built with forged tie rod ends featuring 1.25” threaded shanks for exceptional durability.
  • 2.0” Solid 7075 Aluminum Bar – High-strength aluminum absorbs impact, preventing tie rod bending or knuckle damage.
  • Self-Correcting Memory Alloy – The 7075 aluminum allows the drag link to flex and return to its original shape after impact, ensuring long-term performance.
  • Customizable Finish Options – Choose between raw aluminum or 10 distinct powder coat colors to match your Jeep’s build.

Ultimate Steering Control Durability

The CORE 4X4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade is built to handle extreme off-road conditions while maintaining precise steering control. Unlike traditional steel components, the solid 7075 aluminum construction absorbs and disperses impact energy, protecting your steering system from damage and ensuring long-lasting performance.

Important Notes

For vehicles with less than a 4.5" lift, the under-the-knuckle setup is recommended. If your vehicle is lifted 4.5" or above, we recommend the over-the-knuckle setup which requires relocating your track bar to keep the angles correct and prevent bump steer.

Fitment Wheel Requirements

  • Compatible with 17” wheels featuring 4.75” backspacing or less.
  • AEV and stock Rubicon wheels require 1.5” wheel spacers.


  • Vehicle Fitment: Designed for the Jeep Wrangler JL 18+, this 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade enhances steering strength, control, and impact resistance for extreme off-road applications.

  • CORE Advantage: Features a 7075 aluminum self-correcting design that flexes under impact and returns to shape, preventing steering damage while maintaining precise handling.

  • Adjustability: CNC-machined wrench flats and jam nuts with friction washers allow precise on-vehicle alignment, ensuring tight, responsive steering in any terrain.

  • Construction: Machined from solid 2.0” 7075 aluminum for extreme impact resistance and durability. Features massive 1.25” threaded tie rod ends for superior strength and CNC-machined wrench flats for easy adjustments.

  • Two-Stage Powder Coating: Zinc primer base and top coat available in 10 vibrant colors protect against corrosion and allow for personalized styling of your rig.

  • Warranty and Origin: Proudly manufactured in the United States, our product includes a lifetime warranty on all non-wear items, providing you with confidence and peace of mind in your purchase.

Built With

Drag Link built with 2” 7075 Aluminum. Forged Apex Chassis Rod Ends on both adjustable ends.

Make Model Submodel Years
Jeep Wrangler 2018 - Present

Construction & Materials

Drag Link built with 2” 7075 Aluminum. Forged Apex Chassis Rod Ends on both adjustable ends.

Vehicle Jeep Wrangler JL / JLU (18–Present)
Brand CORE 4X4
Color Black or Blue or Charcoal or Green or LightGreen or Orange or Purple or Red or White or Yellow or Aluminum or Custom Color - Other than what is listed above. Extra charge varies. We will reach out after order is placed.
Drag Link Orientation Factory Mounting (under the knuckle) or Drag Link Flip w/ Tapered Sleeve And Drill Bit (over the knuckle)
Placement on Vehicle Front
Mounting Style Bolt-On

Use the vehicle selector on our website to shop by your year, make, and model. On product pages, use the kit builder to select your color, series, lift height, and any add-on options, then add to cart. If you need help, call or email our team.

Standard orders typically ship within 1–3 business days of ordering. Custom color orders take approximately 5–10 business days. Because everything is built in-house, we can turn orders quickly even for custom specifications.

You can reach our team through the contact form on our website, or browse to the Contact Us page. Our team is available to answer pre-sale and technical questions before and after your purchase.

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Sal Torres May 27, 2025
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upper control arms look great and went on easy.. only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because of a shipping issue which put my build a week behind. The issue was resolved quickly and painlessly, great customer service. Only time will tell how control arms perform but they look great and like they will go above and beyond control arm demand.
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Peter Busack May 27, 2025
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Purchased a set of Trailing arms for my Ram 1500, quality is first class. I bought the ones with the Jonny Joints for more articulation and it appears from the construction I should get a lifetime of use, Zerk fittings are an added plus. Would defiantly recommend, and the the service team answered all of my questions.
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DSI Jul 26, 2025
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Great products with excellent customer service after the sale
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Gary Haag Aug 25, 2025
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Ordered a set of Core 4x4 control arms for my 2006 Jeep TJ. These are some heavy duty quality control arms. Can't wait to get them installed. Great customer service too!
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Don Jul 26, 2025
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Great shop, great parts and great service. You want to buy off this company and company’s like this!!!! Wish we had more companies as good as this one!! Thank you
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Dana Smith Jul 26, 2025
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Excellent, strong, and durable products—perfect for both on-road and off-road applications. The customer service is outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with understanding installation and ensuring I got exactly what I needed. I would definitely order again. Top-notch company with high-quality products made right here in the U.S.A.
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Paul Melancon Aug 25, 2025
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Ordered a control arm and track bar kit for my WJ from Core 4x4 on Monday 7/28 and received it today, Friday 8/1. Im not a state or two away, im in CT aka the other side of the country. Communication is phenominal, emails were responded too in an hour or less. Parts arrived well packed, not damaged, and are great quality for my needs. There arent many companies left that service customers as well as Core 4x4 and i wont hesitate to check them out again if i need something else. Well done!
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Craig MacIver May 27, 2025
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Got the CAMP version of adjustable control arms and track bars for our 03 TJ with a 3” lift and 33x10.5 KO 2’s. Super beefy bars, great fit and adjustability. Friendly advice and support from Korby at CORE 4X4. Good follow up as well. The ride quality is great as well as the handling. I think it all looks pretty good as well.
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Paul Mar 24, 2023
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I've been having trouble with the track bar (on my 2nd gen Dodge) since I installed the 3rd gen Synergy adapter bracket and a 3rd gen stock bar.. oddly, they call it a '3rd gen bracket' and the stock 3rd gen bar doesn't quite fit, making contact with the bracket. I had attempted to clearance the bracket but it was still making contact and I could feel it over large bumps. I reached out to a lot of companies, but Core 4x4 offered to make a custom bar for the application with adjustability and dual Johnny joints. The first pass on it didn't work but they sent me out another passenger side end that made it fit incredibly well. This was all done solely over email/descriptions/pictures/measurements. Bar is super high quality and heavy duty, made in the US by a family owned company and carries a lifetime warranty. The customer service was responsive and superb, and the price was a lot less than I expected.
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Eric Hernandez (savagefit) May 27, 2025
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The whole process was quick and painless. The products are top tier and when I reached out them for package update info, Korby Linscomb was very responsive, and got me the answers I needed the same day. Even when I emailed back to some additional info, he sent what I was looking for that same day. I love core 4x4 and will be giving them my business from now on.

Specifications

Color Black, Blue, Charcoal, Green, LightGreen, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Aluminum, Custom Color - Other than what is listed above. Extra charge varies. We will reach out after order is placed.
Drag Link Orientation Factory Mounting (under the knuckle), Drag Link Flip w/ Tapered Sleeve And Drill Bit (over the knuckle)
Vehicle Jeep Wrangler JL / JLU (18–Present)
Brand CORE 4X4
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