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YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator
YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator
YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator
YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator
YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator
$ 699.00

$ 769.00

YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator

YETI XD™ JL/JT Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator

 by Steer Smarts

Part numbers: 78089002 - (Bottom Mount w/ Red Bellows)
78089001 - (Bottom Mount w/ Black Bellow)

78077002(No Drill Top Mount w/ Red Bellow)
78077001 - (No Drill Top Mount w/ Black Bellow

 

***NOTE*** A minimum lift height of 4.5-5" ( and correct bump stop) is required for a top-mount draglink. Minimum height requirements will vary by lift manufacturer - please contact us if you are unsure. Part #79022001 (Track Bar Relocation Bracket) is necessary when flipping your draglink - it maintains proper track bar and draglink geometry. For those running METAL CLOAK Lifts, we do not recommend a top mount draglink for their lift kits d/t interference issues.

STEER SMARTS™ is proud to present our most EXTREME steering linkage “The YETI XD™" Series linkage equipped with our GRIFFIN XD™ Attenuator. We applied our 85 years of steering “lessons learned” to develop the strongest most durable linkage ever built for the Wrangler. 

The YETI XD Draglinks are a complete bolt-on draglinkThe YETI XD Draglinks install in just minutes and bolts to the factory tapered knuckle hole and the factory pitman arm hole.

 

Features

YETI XD DRAGLINK WITH GRIFFIN XD ASSEMBLY:
  • Easy bolt-on installation.
  • Griffin XD Attenuator for the highest level of on-road and off-road stability and performance.
  • Engineered for proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.
  • MADE IN THE USA
BALL JOINTS:
  • 30mm 2 1/2 Ton ball joints designed specifically for the JL.
  • 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.
DRAGLINK 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 hardenability 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 linkage.
    GRIFFIN XD ATTENUATOR: 
    • Reduces harsh and negative feedback to your steering wheel.
    • Draglink 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.
    • E-coated for a long lasting appearance under harsh conditions.
    • Internal threads and tube are also e-coated for long term serviceability.
    • Designed for the proper clearance to other chassis components to eliminate interferences.
    • Patented Design.

    *Draglink fits all left-hand drive JL Wrangler (models 2018+) and JT Gladiator (including Rubicon and Unlimited.

    Note: The no-drill top mount will not work with OEM 17" wheels or wheels with OEM style offset/backspacing. Requires higher offset or spacers to clearance properly. 

    **Jeeps equipped with Anniversary Edition Factory Skid plates will need to slightly modify skid plate for clearance with GriffinXD

    **JT Mojave Gladiator is not currently compatible with the attenuator d/t clearance issues with the factory skid plate. It can be used if the skid plate is removed or if modified.

     

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    Installation

    INSTALL TIME

    (approx) 1 Hour

     

    SKILL LEVEL

    Moderate Mechanical Skill Required 

     

    TOOLS

  • Basic Hand Tools

  • Torque Wrench

  • INSTRUCTIONS

    YETI XD w/ Griffin XD 

     

     
     

    See what the Jeep Wrangler Forum members have to say about the Griffin XD Attenuator.

     

     

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 16 reviews
    75%
    (12)
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    6%
    (1)
    19%
    (3)
    A
    Alex Campos
    Great product!

    Steersmarts got this down to a tee. Solid, does what it says and the fitment is unmatched.

    D
    D.H.
    Awesome Product

    I have had this on my Jeep for almost a year and been off roading all over the country including 11 Jeep BOH trails. Went in easy, improved the steering and have had no problems. If you set it up correctly the clamps do not catch on rocks and are still easy to adjust when the steering wheel needs tweaked after some rough wheeling. All in all VERY happy.

    M
    M H
    Regretting the purchase and price paid

    I was going to buy the fusion 4x4 aluminum tie rod, and drag link, went with the yeti parts instead and I’m regretting it. The pinch clamps are more like blocks to get caught on rocks makes no sense. Will be ordering the fusion and taking the loss on the yeti. The steering got worse with the yeti attenuator. It wonders all over the place now. It wasn’t doing it before the yeti parts got installed. Over priced and not thought out for the tie rod linkage.

    It sounds like you had an issue with your setup and adjustment of the parts because there are literally thousands of customers out there running the same exact products who have the complete opposite experience as you. The clamps on the drag link are no where near low enough to come in contact and get caught on rocks. If you're referring to the tie rod then you have them angled incorrectly and that is a simple fix. Reaching out to customer service and talking to someone who knows the products inside and out can be a real benefit. It's probably that you're running one of the adjustable stabilizers and have it turned up all the way and that is why you're experiencing 'worse' steering. The adjustable stabilizers exert such a high force when turned up that it over powers the internals of the griffin and forces the internal bushings to fully compress before getting your steering input. These are all things that would be explained if/when you spoke with our team. If you still have the products we'd be happy to help you get everything dialed in.

    k
    kanoa aniya
    Drag link noise

    I installed my new yeti drag link and yeti tie rod assembly cause I read reviews say it will get rid of the flop noise (play in the ball joint). But I’m still getting the same play and noise in the ball joint. Also Tried to contact but no response.

    How did you go about trying to contact customer service? If you called, did you leave a voice mail? Our team is diligent in replying to questions and concerns with our customers. We are a small team so if the call got missed and you didn't leave a voicemail there is no way for us to know who to call back. I suggest contacting us again if you still have the products and allow us to help walk you through what is going on with the products. We need to see video of what you're saying is play and noise. It sounds like it wasn't installed correctly.

    m
    mike driggers
    Sound product

    Can't wait to install still get all parts ready for lift, big thanks to Andrew for all the help

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 16 reviews
    75%
    (12)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    6%
    (1)
    19%
    (3)
    A
    Alex Campos
    Great product!

    Steersmarts got this down to a tee. Solid, does what it says and the fitment is unmatched.

    D
    D.H.
    Awesome Product

    I have had this on my Jeep for almost a year and been off roading all over the country including 11 Jeep BOH trails. Went in easy, improved the steering and have had no problems. If you set it up correctly the clamps do not catch on rocks and are still easy to adjust when the steering wheel needs tweaked after some rough wheeling. All in all VERY happy.

    M
    M H
    Regretting the purchase and price paid

    I was going to buy the fusion 4x4 aluminum tie rod, and drag link, went with the yeti parts instead and I’m regretting it. The pinch clamps are more like blocks to get caught on rocks makes no sense. Will be ordering the fusion and taking the loss on the yeti. The steering got worse with the yeti attenuator. It wonders all over the place now. It wasn’t doing it before the yeti parts got installed. Over priced and not thought out for the tie rod linkage.

    It sounds like you had an issue with your setup and adjustment of the parts because there are literally thousands of customers out there running the same exact products who have the complete opposite experience as you. The clamps on the drag link are no where near low enough to come in contact and get caught on rocks. If you're referring to the tie rod then you have them angled incorrectly and that is a simple fix. Reaching out to customer service and talking to someone who knows the products inside and out can be a real benefit. It's probably that you're running one of the adjustable stabilizers and have it turned up all the way and that is why you're experiencing 'worse' steering. The adjustable stabilizers exert such a high force when turned up that it over powers the internals of the griffin and forces the internal bushings to fully compress before getting your steering input. These are all things that would be explained if/when you spoke with our team. If you still have the products we'd be happy to help you get everything dialed in.

    k
    kanoa aniya
    Drag link noise

    I installed my new yeti drag link and yeti tie rod assembly cause I read reviews say it will get rid of the flop noise (play in the ball joint). But I’m still getting the same play and noise in the ball joint. Also Tried to contact but no response.

    How did you go about trying to contact customer service? If you called, did you leave a voice mail? Our team is diligent in replying to questions and concerns with our customers. We are a small team so if the call got missed and you didn't leave a voicemail there is no way for us to know who to call back. I suggest contacting us again if you still have the products and allow us to help walk you through what is going on with the products. We need to see video of what you're saying is play and noise. It sounds like it wasn't installed correctly.

    m
    mike driggers
    Sound product

    Can't wait to install still get all parts ready for lift, big thanks to Andrew for all the help