JEEP STEERING WOES: BRACE YOUR BOX WITH STEER SMARTS

JEEP STEERING WOES: BRACE YOUR BOX WITH STEER SMARTS

Steer Smarts offers Sector Shaft brace for JK/JL/JT Jeep Platforms

PLYMOUTH, MI, NOVEMBER 1 – It’s no secret that the JL Wrangler and JT Gladiators have a myriad of steering related issues, leaving much to be desired when it comes to the drivability and handling characteristics of these vehicles. Many have said it’s just something that is inherent with driving a solid axle vehicle, but Steer Smarts begs to differ! Expanding upon their Yeti XD™ steering upgrades for Wranglers/Gladiators, Steer Smarts has released the Yeti XD™ Sector Shaft Brace with Track Bar Reinforcement Bracket for the JK, JL and JT platforms. Designed to limit deflection in the steering box, the ¼” thick all steel bracket incorporates a plate with a sealed roller bearing design that connects to the base of the sector shaft below the pitman arm. Replacing the pitman arm nut with a e-coated sector nut, the combined effort of these pieces results in a much-improved steering experience with a noticeable better steering input response. The bracket also attaches over the stock frame side track bar bracket, which is very thin and flimsy, reinforcing the bracket and limiting any deflection and keeping it from cracking or worse, breaking off. All variants of this bracket are currently available for purchase.

Steer Smarts has been making high-quality USA Made parts for the automotive aftermarket since 2015 but is backed by an over 100-year legacy of designing and manufacturing components for Detroit’s automotive giants. Sales Director Tony Marszalek said, “We had designed and released a Track Bar reinforcement bracket shortly after we launched our tie rod, drag link, and adjustable front track bar for the JL, but after continued vehicle assessment and feedback from customers and dealers, we realized that there was a need for something more.” He continued, “This was when we had our engineering team get back to work designing something that would help with the deflection that was being seen in the steering box. There were some other options out there, but none of them utilized a roller bearing, so we took advantage of the opportunity and designed this a bracket that seems to really make a difference for our customers.”

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