Collection: Steer Smarts Steering Parts

Who Steer Smarts is

Steer Smarts is based in Plymouth, Michigan. The company says every Steer Smarts product is made in the USA and tested in-house at its 10,000 sq ft testing and R&D lab, and that its team is backed by a long history of designing parts for Detroit automakers. It is best known for the Yeti XD line of heavy-duty Jeep steering, including the "No Drill" top-mount drag link and the Griffin attenuator. Steer Smarts also makes track bars and sway bars, and parts for the Ford Bronco and Ram 2500 and 3500.

We carry 18 Steer Smarts parts right now, mostly Yeti XD steering for the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.

Steer Smarts parts we carry

Vehicle details below come from Steer Smarts' own part listings.

Fitment coverage

Most of our stock fits the Jeep Wrangler JK, JL and Gladiator JT. We also list Bronco tie rod ends (see our Ford Bronco page) and an adjuster sleeve for the 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500. For other brands, browse our tie rods and steering stabilizers collections.

How to choose between Steer Smarts parts

Top-mount vs bottom-mount drag link

A top-mount drag link sits above the knuckle, which flattens the steering angle on a lifted Jeep and helps reduce bump steer. The "No Drill" JK top-mount link (78063001) is for at least 3 in of lift. A bottom-mount link uses the factory mounting and is the easier swap at lower heights. Our listings for the JK and JL bottom-mount links cover stock to 6.5 in of lift.

Griffin attenuator

The 78077002 drag link adds a Griffin XD attenuator, which Steer Smarts lists among its own inventions. This version is listed for JL and JT Jeeps with 4 to 6.5 in of lift. Choose it if you want the top Yeti XD drag link and don't mind the higher price.

Steel vs aluminum tie rods

The steel Yeti XD tie rods are the strongest choice for JL and JT owners on big tires. The Pro-Series aluminum tie rod for the JK saves weight and costs more at $710.99. Both are greaseable.

Check the details

Watch the fine print: the sector shaft brace is for JL and JT Jeeps with a steel steering box, the UD60 drag link is for 68.5 in wide axles, the Bronco tie rod ends do not fit Hoss 3.0 racks, and the HD-N stabilizer needs a separate install kit.

What else you'll need

Any tie rod or drag link change needs a toe alignment. If you change the drag link, recheck steering wheel center. Steer Smarts says flipping a JK to its top-mount drag link also needs the track bar relocation bracket (79017001, $208.99 here) to keep the track bar and drag link parallel. Our tie rod end symptoms guide helps you find the worn part first.

Steer Smarts vs alternatives we carry

TeraFlex sells a JK tie rod kit for $712.99 on our store, close to Steer Smarts pricing. Steer Smarts has the wider range of drag links and braces. For lift-related geometry on a JK, the JKS steering and caster correction kit is another route.

Popular picks

• Steer Smarts Yeti XD tie rod 78088001, $590.99. Heavy-duty steering for JL and JT on big tires.
• Steer Smarts Yeti XD No Drill top-mount drag link for JK, $566.99. For JKs with 3 in or more of lift.
• Yeti XD drag link with Griffin XD, $883.99. The top Yeti XD drag link for lifted JL and JT.
• Steer Smarts sector shaft brace 79041001, $405.99. Supports the steering box on JL and JT with steel boxes.
• Steer Smarts Bronco tie rod ends, $363.99. A greaseable upgrade for the 2021+ Bronco.

Related guides

• Bump steer explained
• Bad ball joint symptoms

Warranty terms are set by each brand.

Sources

• Steer Smarts: about us and FAQ
• Steer Smarts: contact and location
• Steer Smarts: product range