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YETI XD™ JK Top Mount Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator (High-Steer or Drilled-Out OE Knuckle)
YETI XD™ JK Top Mount Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator (High-Steer or Drilled-Out OE Knuckle)
YETI XD™ JK Top Mount Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator (High-Steer or Drilled-Out OE Knuckle)
$ 699.00

$ 769.00

YETI XD™ JK Top Mount Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator (High-Steer or Drilled-Out OE Knuckle)

YETI XD™ Top Mount 2½-ton Drag Link with Griffin XD™ Attenuator (High-Steer or Drilled-Out OE Knuckle)

 by Steer Smarts Part number: 78072001 (Black Bellow)    /    78072002 (Red Bellow)
 

**NOTE** A minimum lift height of 3-3.5" (and correct bump stop) is required for a top-mount drag link. Minimum height requirements will vary by lift manufacturer - please contact us if you are unsure.  Part #79017001 (Track Bar Relocation Bracket) is necessary when flipping your drag link to maintain proper parallel geometry track bar and drag link. ***Please also note there is no taper insert provided with this product - if you have drilled an OEM knuckle we do recommend replacing the tapered insert with a new one before installing this part to ensure proper fitment***

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 Top Mount Draglink for a high steer or drilled-out stock knuckle was designed to be a complete bolt-on for JK's that have already been modified for a flipped draglink The YETI XD Top Mount installs in just minutes and bolts to a sleeved factory knuckle or High Steer 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 JK.
  • 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.
  • Stock JK tapered stud that bolts to either a drilled and sleeved factory knuckle or a High Steer Knuckle
  • 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 linkages.
    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 JK Wrangler models 2007 to 2017 including Rubicon and Unlimited.

    Note: A minimum of 17”wheels is recommended. 16" wheels with a maximum of 4.5 backspacing might fit but not guaranteed.

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

    **THIS PART DOES NOT COME WITH A TAPER SLEEVE - THIS DRAGLINK HAS A TAPERED STUD INTENDED FOR AFTERMARKET KNUCKLES WITH A MACHINED TAPER OR A FACTORY KNUCKLE PREVIOUSLY DRILLED WITH A 7/8ths INSERT**

     


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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

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    Neil Snell

    Made a big improvement. I have a 3in lift high steer kit, adjustable track, smart steers sway bar end links, and 35s. All of smart steers products have been well built.

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    Michael Cress
    What a difference

    Quick to install and worth every penny. The difference is amazing. I would say the road feel but this took out almost all the wheel movement when hitting bumps, potholes and so on. I thought the system I had on there before was quality. Steer Smarts just showed me how wrong I was. If you have any questions about fitment give them a call and they can go through it all and make sure you are getting exactly what you need.

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    Jason Adams
    Amazing now the steering wheel doesn’t jiggle

    So much better steering now ! Not afraid to hit bumps

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    Jeremie Goff
    High Quality

    Received in a very timely manner easy to install just as described in videos and explained in the instructions. Couldn’t be more pleased and the attenuator is a good addition.

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    Neil Snell

    Made a big improvement. I have a 3in lift high steer kit, adjustable track, smart steers sway bar end links, and 35s. All of smart steers products have been well built.

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    Michael Cress
    What a difference

    Quick to install and worth every penny. The difference is amazing. I would say the road feel but this took out almost all the wheel movement when hitting bumps, potholes and so on. I thought the system I had on there before was quality. Steer Smarts just showed me how wrong I was. If you have any questions about fitment give them a call and they can go through it all and make sure you are getting exactly what you need.

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    Jason Adams
    Amazing now the steering wheel doesn’t jiggle

    So much better steering now ! Not afraid to hit bumps

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    Jeremie Goff
    High Quality

    Received in a very timely manner easy to install just as described in videos and explained in the instructions. Couldn’t be more pleased and the attenuator is a good addition.