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Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU 07-18 Heavy-Duty Steering Drag Link
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Heavy-Duty Steering Drag Link

Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU 07-18 Heavy-Duty Steering Drag Link
SKU: ST-J-JK-DL1
Does not fit Cadillac Escalade ESV

522.00 522.0 USD 580.00

580.00

(Save 10%)

COLOR 12 colors
Black Blue Charcoal Green Light Green 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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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 JK’s Steering Performance

Upgrade your 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK’s steering with the Core 4×4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade. Designed for extreme off-road durability, this complete drag link assembly enhances steering precision, impact resistance, and long-term reliability. Whether you're tackling rugged trails or navigating daily commutes, this upgrade ensures unmatched control and durability.

Key Features Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Construction – Features forged tie rod ends with massive 1.25” threaded shanks for superior strength and longevity.
  • Solid 7075 Aluminum Build – Constructed from 2.0” solid 7075 aluminum, designed to flex under impact to prevent bending or knuckle damage.
  • Self-Correcting Memory Alloy – The aluminum’s unique memory properties allow it to return to its original shape after impact, maintaining optimal steering performance.
  • Customizable Finish Options – Choose between raw aluminum or 10 distinct powder coat colors to match your Jeep’s build.

Unmatched Steering Control Durability

Engineered for extreme off-road use, the CORE 4X4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade reinforces your Jeep’s steering system, ensuring precise control over rough terrain. Its solid 7075 aluminum construction absorbs impact forces, preventing bar deformation while protecting critical steering components.

Fitment Wheel Requirements

  • Works with 17” wheels featuring 4.75” backspacing or less.
  • AEV and stock Rubicon wheels require 1.5” wheel spacers.
  • Steering stabilizer installation – We recommend fitting in the stock location—a relocation kit may be required.


  • Vehicle Fitment: Designed for the Jeep Wrangler JK 07-18, 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 2007 - 2018

Construction & Materials

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

Vehicle Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU (07–18)
Brand CORE 4X4
Color Black or Blue or Charcoal or Green or Light Green 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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Rex Hodges Jun 26, 2025
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After ordering an upper and lower adjustable control arm kit manufactured by CORE 4X4 from a jeep parts distributor who's intials are E.T., they came with 3 of the threaded ends missing. After over 2 months of phone calls and emails to this E.T. company nothing was resolved. I finally decided to call CORE 4X4 myself and tell them my dilemma. I spoke with a very personable and professional gentleman named Korby, who is one of CORE 4X4's representatives, after a brief discussion of what I went thru he simply asked me for a picture and some measurements and the items I was missing and asked if I could cover ONLY the cost of shipping and I had my missing parts in exactly 1 weeks time. This company not only builds all it's parts in the U.S.A., they stand behind their products with great customer service and life time warranty. My experience with this company and their Rep Korby was fantastic. I would definitely recommend CORE 4X4 to anyone who needs parts for any 4x4 projects. You just can't beat their quality and service. Rex Hodges Valparaiso, Indiana
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Adam M Sep 24, 2025
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First time buying from Korby @ Core 4x4 and it’s being nothing short of a great experience. I bought the non adjustable Trail kit for my 5th Gen Ram 1500 with a 2” lift. The welds look great, nice powder coat finish and quality bushing. Had some trouble fitting the grease nipples due to the powder coating but a thread tap would fix that. They fit easily and perform great. I felt the improvement straight away. No more wheel hop on hard acceleration which was my main reason for the purchase. I was missing some smaller bushings needed for the 5th Gen and Korby’s custom service was on point, with responsive emails and mailing out the missing parts straight away. Very happy with their products and customer service. Highly recommended company👌🏽
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DANIEL DUSSAULT Nov 23, 2025
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Very beefy items for a very reasonable price.  Personally have CORE rear track bar and all upper control arms for my 04 Jeep TJ.  Had a slight issue with control arm length and they went above and beyond to swap jam nuts to get me where I needed to be.  Really have to appreciate a company like this.
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Morgan Griffith Mar 25, 2018
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I met a couple of the Core 4x4 guys at the Salt Lake Offroad Expo and decided to try them out after noticing one of my control arm bushings was disintegrated. I called to discuss parts on Thursday and I was leaving for a trip on Saturday. These guys built my control arms and had them ready to be picked up Friday, 24 hours later. The parts seem to be great quality and they charged me nothing extra to have them painted. These guys were extremely helpful and without them my trip probably would have been cancelled. looking forward to testing out the arms on my next trip to Moab.
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Dean Tk421 Feb 21, 2026
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I purchased the Jeep WJ control arms Camp series over a year ago. Very pleased and impressed. Easy installation and solid build. Bracket broke for rear upper control arm, they redesigned it to be more robust and sent me a new one with hardware, honoring their guarantee!
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Brad C Mar 24, 2021
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Outstanding experience! I asked Core to build me a set of custom control arms that were larger/heavier than they normally build. They gladly accepted the challenge and turned out an expertly crafted and super strong product ahead of schedule. Fit and finish are excellent. Spence and Cameron were a pleasure to work with every step of the way. And all of this for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend these guys!
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Brandon Zeiders Dec 23, 2025
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I ordered the jeep xj long arm lift kit. Control arms showed up first they turned out amazing!! Had some issues with the powder coating on the cross member and sent korby and the team at core4x4 an email. They got right on making me another cross member and sending it out. I appreciate all the help they've given me along the way. Very fast response thru emails. Build quality seems to be pretty dang nice!! Can't wait to install it and enjoy it!
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jacob trice Apr 27, 2025
Google
Core 4x4 has outstanding products at a fair price and unmatched customer service. When you call Korby, it's like talking with a friend. Very cool and helpul! I ordered some custom control arms, but from the wrong product line and they were super cool about returning them and upgrading to a better "Crawl" series. Only charged the difference between the two products. They paid all the return shipping and sent the uprgaded arms super quick. It was only a couple days. Awesome!! I couldn't be happier with the transaction👍🏼 Also, these control arms are stout and take a beating. I run heck out my Jeep in the rocks and desert. No problems whatsoever. Thanks Core 4x4, ya'll are welcome at my campfire anytime! Jake T. Pleasant Hill, Or.
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Fernando Salazar Aug 25, 2025
Google
Great quality control arms and great customer service. Korby has been a great help at answering my questions on some issues I’ve been having with installation!
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Colten Lockwood Mar 25, 2019
Google
Recieved warrenty exchanges for my control arms last night couldnt be happier!!! Lets talk about the arms tho! Great quality arms in multiple styles and colors!!! I purchased the teir 3 short arns for my 98 xj. I can say that they setoff nicely so my 35 inch tires do not rub! As long as you can get a photo or video of broken hardware core will take care of you. The body of the arm is bulletproof. However make sure to maintain and grease the joints regularly as with any greaseable joint and they shouldkast forever. I had a few problems arise a year after purchase and after some troubleshooting spence was able to help get me the correct parts to get back on the road. I recommend this setup to any and all jeepers looking to get away from the stock arm setup. Alltogether i am Very happy with the performace of my control arms!!!! Mechanic and bodyman of 12 years and my first choice for quality control arms!!

Specifications

Color Black, Blue, Charcoal, Green, Light Green, 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 JK / JKU (07–18)
Brand CORE 4X4
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