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Apex Chassis KIT125 2.5-Ton ProLock Steering Kit, Polished Aluminium (Dana 44) – Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT

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Technical specifications
Manufacturer Apex Chassis
Product Type Complete steering kit
SKU KIT125D44NF
Rating 2.5-ton
Material Polished aluminium rods; forged steel ends
Axle Fitment Stock Dana 30/44, under-knuckle mount
Vehicle Application Jeep Wrangler JL 2018-2026; Gladiator JT 2019-2026 (4WD)
Locking System ProLock keyway washers and set-screw jam nuts

Summary

The Apex Chassis KIT125 2.5-Ton ProLock Steering Kit replaces the factory tie rod and drag link on a Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT with steering hardware built for big tyres and real terrain. Factory linkages flex and work loose as tyre size and trail speed rise - the well-known route to death wobble and vague, nervous steering. This kit answers it with 2.5-ton rated polished aluminium rods, integrated adjusting sleeves, forged steel ends and the ProLock locking system that stops tie rod rotation once set. It fits the stock Dana 30/44 axles with the standard under-knuckle mount. It is a genuine Apex Chassis part, imported to the UK.

Best For

  • JL and JT builds on larger tyres that have outgrown the factory linkage
  • Owners chasing out death wobble with properly oversized steering components
  • Show-and-go builds where the polished aluminium look matters as much as the strength
  • Trail rigs needing steering that stays adjusted through repeated hard use

The ProLock Difference

Most steering kits rely on jam nuts alone to hold adjustment. ProLock uses a machined keyway cut into the tie rod end threads with a matching keyway washer, plus proprietary jam nuts carrying set screws - so once your alignment is set, the linkage cannot rotate itself loose. On a Jeep that sees rocks, ruts and full-lock abuse, that is the difference between an alignment that lasts a day and one that lasts.

Key Specs

  • Manufacturer: Apex Chassis (USA)
  • Product Type: Complete steering kit (tie rod and drag link)
  • SKU: KIT125D44NF
  • Rating: 2.5-ton components
  • Included Items: Polished aluminium tie rod and drag link with integrated adjusting sleeves, forged steel ends, ProLock washers
  • Axle Fitment: Stock Dana 30/44, under-knuckle (standard) mount
  • Vehicle Application: Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) 4WD; Jeep Gladiator JT (2019-2026) 4WD

Fitment And Setup Checks

Confirm your Jeep is a JL or JT on stock Dana 30/44 axles with under-knuckle steering before ordering - fitment shown is manufacturer reference. Aftermarket knuckles, high-steer setups or dual stabilisers need checking against the kit's oversized components before you commit. Plan a full alignment after installation and set the ProLock hardware to spec.

Delivery, customs and taxes

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For UK customers, prices include VAT, customs and delivery unless checkout states otherwise. For customers outside the UK, local customs and taxes remain your responsibility, and shipping is shown at checkout. If a shipping option is not available, email us and we will prepare a tailored quote.

Lead times and urgent orders

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Many of the products we sell are made to order, imported or custom built, so a lead time may apply. If you need a part urgently, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the expected delivery timeframe and process.

Questions before you order

Frequently asked questions

Will this cure my death wobble?

It replaces the flex-prone factory tie rod and drag link with oversized locked components, which removes a major cause. Check track bar, ball joints and damper at the same time - wobble is usually a sum of worn parts.

Does it fit lifted JLs?

The kit fits stock Dana 30/44 axles with under-knuckle steering. If your build runs a high-steer conversion or aftermarket knuckles, confirm compatibility before ordering.

Aluminium rods on rocks - is that wise?

The 2.5-ton rated aluminium used here is oversized far beyond the factory linkage, paired with forged steel ends. It is a proven combination on hard-used Jeeps, and the polished finish is part of the appeal.

Pair it with the KIT113 ball joint kit and the JL or JT front end is rebuilt properly in one pass.

Fitment first

Broad model match - confirm exact fitment

This product has an approved make and model discovery match, but no exact year or generation claim. Check the precise application before ordering.

✓ Broad model match - confirm exact fitment
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Apex Chassis KIT125 2.5-Ton ProLock Steering Kit, Polished Aluminium (Dana 44) – Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
Apex Chassis KIT125 2.5-Ton ProLock Steering Kit, Polished Aluminium (Dana 44) – Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
In stock £1,800.00