Jeep JL Steering Upgrades - Steer Smarts

The JL, AKA Project JLo gets new steering from Steer Smarts including a new track bar, drag link, and tie rod. This Yeti XD stuff from Steer Smarts is super beefy... I mean really super beefy, Check it out!
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Tie Rod: steersmarts.com/collections/f...
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[@junwang4314]

One easy way to do bolt check is to use a paint marker on the bolt flange and surface, so you can just visually see if the bolt have been rotating or not.

[@ewingfox6459]

Love it! I have installed that kit for a buddy who was having brutal death wobble. Knocked it flat, super easy to install and combined with a JKS J-Kontrol kit the rig looks and rides very well.

[@coreysaxe3902]

Great video as usual. I think you should put the wheels on and put the jeep on the ground with the track bar bolts loose and then torque to spec. If you do it in the air, you put a pre-load on the track bar bushings.

[@moorechez67]

I was going to comment the same 👍🏽

[@lionelhernandez34]

Great video Matt, I did mine using same procedure. Much to my surprise when I took it to get aligned the shop informed me I was pretty much dead on hardly any adjustment needed. Glad I took it though I've heard horror stories of when folks didnt.

[@MrVRDubber]

I always put the track bar in last, then just use the jeep steering to move the body in line with the axle works like a hawt damn. No extra effort. Great vid Matt

[@suemcglinchey1042]

Great job, best explanation of what the parts do. Loved the napkin drawing!

[@impactdoc4237]

Thank you very much! I've been waiting for someone to publish a detail install video for the JL with these components! Don't listen to the trolls, you did a great video!

[@ecranch7331]

Thanks for this. I only ordered the drag link & tie rod since we already have an adjustable track bar from rock Krawler. Didn’t realize I missed the stabilizer relocation bracket.

[@williamcordle-FLman]

Nice to see you making repair/upgrade videos instead of product reviews great looking product

[@narrowjay0]

Wow Matt! You have really stepped up your video editing skills! Love the vid!

[@gilmeacham8109]

Great job! Funny that you did this video the day after I broke my drag link connector end on the top of "Where Eagles Dare" and had to go to town for parts. We ended up getting the LJ down off the trail at 2 am.

[@huntinbob06]

I love the Steer Smarts products. I wheel the snot out of my JLUR and the steering is like it was when it was stock.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Matt.Looks like a nice upgrade...

[@constructiontech1970]

That kit looks sweet Matt! Nice job buddy!!

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

OMG the first video where the impact tools are muted. I feel like its too warm for Christmas but Thank you!

[@thedelmardave]

Mind blowing - real eye opener how steering components work. Great post!!! I added a 2-inch MOPAR lift and it needs the adjustable track bar... sad the kit does not come with it.

[@claytonpoole1688]

I’m digging the new background music!!!

[@jeremiahgrawcock9730]

Dude! Awesome video, thanks for this. Having some wobble lately and looking to replace these exact parts with steer smarts.

[@ewingfox6459]

Hey - Great idea with the ratchet strap to align things - easier than using a 4' bar while trying to get the bolt in with short Irish guy arms :)

[@SnCroadster]

That was one hell of a lift in the drawing lol Great video

[@andrewx11]

To line up the track bar bolts, you can also set the Jeep down on the wheels. Then you can have a buddy steer back and forth. The Jeep will float left or right over the axle until the track bar is bolted in. That is assuming you have the tie rods in place

[@partycity55]

Great great video . I rate it a 10 . Thank You

[@Jbennett070]

Well, I noticed the sped up intro lol. Keep up the good work guys!

[@normhowes2975]

LOVE anti-seize as makes taking apart easier, HATE anti-seize as it gets EVERYWHERE!

[@RocklanderUSA]

Great job!

[@briandell3852]

Love the channel, but really like the stuff your doing to the JLU.

[@moorechez67]

Steer Smarts is the absolute gold standard.

[@DanFisher2]

Working at a Jeep shop and working in my driveway, I found disconnecting the sway bar links turning the steering full driver gives you tons of access to the pitman arm

[@jimwhitman5805]

Saw a video where Jim from Dynatrac was saying they use a plastic liner on the drag link from the steering box. Doesn't take too much for that one spot to wear out just a bit to allow for that movement on the that bar.

[@GoatOffroad]

“ look how big that is” that is huge Matt 🤪

[@Goodsxp]

Jeeps have outgrown their usefulness, thanks to modern technology. Thanks again :|

[@kungfumaster8171]

Awesome vid

[@barrishautomotive]

To be clear you should do track bar first, tie rod second, and drag link last. Adjusting the tie rod will throw the drag link off, so you need to do the drag link last.

[@IRIDEBMX-ze7yg]

The best way I found to do this is disassemble the old pieces and count the turns of the tie rod ends & turn the new ones in the same # of turns. But still get a alignment. Either way will get you to the alignment shop straighter than just eye balling it

[@AndrewBrowner]

thats not gonna work very well with this kit since its not factory replacement... could be a way different length or have a different thread pitch seeing as the diameter is larger

[@IRIDEBMX-ze7yg]

@@AndrewBrowner I can see that now, (Didn't think about that variable) I believe my way would work with a direct factory replacement. 👍

[@brooktech7869]

It really wont, not on Jeeps. You'll feel it out of alignment in 2 seconds you drive it veering left or right. Adjustments can be made simply by twisting it for this purpose. If you wheel, you do this after every trail. You can waste your money all you want or learn how to do it yourself. This isn't an IFS system. Its barebones old school straight axle for a reason. When you twist this Tie rod it adjusts on both ends anyway.

[@4-LOW]

Nice video.

[@jeremiahgrawcock9730]

Thanks!

[@Blastfence1]

Excellent

[@brianschott8162]

Awesome looking components to replace that OEM junk. Considering this for my JLUR. Do yourself a favor and upgrade that OEM stabilizer, which is total junk.

[@olecoot]

thanks for this video.. 10 thumbs up :-)

[@stevendallas2]

What’s up with the dance club music Matt? Goes with the JL I guess. Great video as always!

[@CamaroRick]

Mr Panhard would be proud

[@ebalmes]

You should invest in a “drill doctor”. They work really good for sharpening drill bits. And super easy to use. Everybody has a box of dill or broken bits. Drill doctor makes it easy to sharpen them. How’s THAT for a sales pitch? Hahahaha. I’ve used one a bunch and it works awesome

[@claytoncornell1695]

Wow the anti-seize is real! You know a little goes a long way.

[@AndrewBrowner]

bigger the gob better the job

[@paulcoon5399]

So I use the same brand of anti-seize, but I use the copper based one because it is also rated for high heat. Never know what you will be using it on, and better safe than sorry

[@TheKajunkat]

dude, all you need it a dab of the never seize. You released enough of the nanobots to cover the world in a few days!

[@jameshall4385]

that looks like a great kit. to bad you have to spend more money making a brand new jeep handle safely.

Every vehicle on the planet has flaws, some worse then others. No vehicle is manufactured perfect. If you love a type vehicle then you fix the flaws or live with em. Let's talk about the Toyota's that had the accelerator stick to the floor and killed several people. Maybe the Rolls Royce that had so much trouble with the electrical system that they left customers test driving them stranded on the road. Or the Cadillac Eldorado that's engine had so much power and the wheel lugs were under sized that it sheared the lugs off its front wheel drive and if you lived through it you got to watch your front wheels roll down the road as you shoot sparks skidding to a stop in the middle of the road. As I said "none are manufactured perfect"!

[@smokeGR14]

Bwahahaha..i.have new jeep and zero handling or steering issues...even above 80 no wobble...

[@bradcallander7789]

I did the same to my JL 3 months ago

[@tobisreallifeskillswithtobi]

Thanks for this great video! I have a JL 2020 Unlimited Sport with no lift. Is a lift needed for these components to avoid the Steering Stabilizer relocation kit hitting any parts/frame? Did you encounter anything in the time before you lifted your car?

[@lelandeggleston1041]

Very interested to see if this fixes the sloppy steering.

[@raytown04]

What did you end up setting the toe to since steersmarts recommends slightly toe out? Also, is it possible those ends can be over greased? Synergy says be careful not to over grease in their instructions is why I ask. Thanks...and great video.

[@aaronheckman7563]

Beefy upgrade dude!

[@Blastfence1]

Will this void my warranty if I install this equipment on my jeep!

[@ryanmckinley6111]

Can you provide a link for good quality punches? I have anti seize, so I don't need the link but others may need it.

[@1atinlove]

Great vid, and thanks for all the details. Did this help with wandering or is there something a little more simple that I can do assist. I bought the boss(wife) a new JL, and it sits on 35" tires, got alignment done. Now on the hwy it wants to go where it wants to go...so yea need a little guidance

[@wireaddict99]

How does this change the handling??? It makes everything stronger and better for a lift but how does it change the “squirrely” handling of the JL without changing the actual suspension geometry?

[@JasonParham83]

Loved the video, but I went into convulsions when you didn't just undo the track bar to add the anti seize. It would have been 3 minutes more work. lol

[@greatplanesman]

Makes me wonder if tie rod roll is causing some sloppy steering feeling...

[@ricardofernandez6542]

NICE

[@JeepLJ]

Can you leave a link for the anti seize on amazon?

[@keyl99999]

So what was the measurement you got for the tie rod?

[@MRJBTA]

So how does it steer after installing everything and getting an alignment?

[@tomaskarlonas]

yes i have missed same...

[@ddcraun]

Are those knuckles aluminum? If so, can you say wallowed out?

[@haydenlogston2164]

Kick ass

[@keithreinert5835]

Can I ask why you removed this when you installed the new lift?

[@johnesweeney23]

How do I know how far to adjust the track bar if I'm installing a 2.5 in lift?

[@gregnettles3677]

So what fixes a pull to the rt after lift? Track bar?

[@emanueleminto4796]

I don’t want to lift my JL ; do you have any suggestions for a better track bar on stock suspensions

[@tonymcmaster8616]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t you want to lower the Jeep and torque everything AFTER it’s on the ground and weights back on all the suspension components?

[@masonpowers6003]

Make sure you cycle the suspension and turn the wheels in both directions... i found that putting the steering stabilizer on top of the tierod does not fit and will pinch between the steering links ... Just food for though... seems like companies are selling relocation kits for the stabilizer because its cool, not because its functional.

[@masonpowers6003]

This is specific to JL at full bump, full lock left and full lock right with no bump stop spacers...

[@ddcraun]

Waiting to see how bad the track bar mount welds are......

[@jayhernandez6812]

After installing this new steersmart draglink, can you still move it up and down?

[@tommy6188]

What grease did you use for the greasing through the zerk fittings?

[@bleepinjeep]

Wd40 grease

[@jayhernandez6812]

Why did choice steer smart over synergy or apex or any?

[@cezaryborodziuk5321]

When you swap the axles from Sport to Rubicon how do you go about setting the length of tie rod?

[@brooktech7869]

If you swapped the axles then you use the Rubicon length, it's a specific purchase. Specifically, the DANA 44 Wide length.

[@DanFisher2]

Get someone to turn the steering wheel a little bit. The Jeep will line it up. Just leave the axle side till the end

[@kyle3861]

How nice would it be for things not to be rusted together.....

[@Sniperssx]

Can that fit on JK as well

[@timritchieblue]

Just mount the swampers,,, you know you want too.

[@litoornelas6409]

did it make an improvement?

[@lelandeggleston1041]

Where is the update on if this fixed the crappy steering? Please!

[@bleepinjeep]

New steering video coming soon...

[@TheSwitzAutomotive]

Great video! BTW on my new channel I talk about how to buy used tires the right way.

[@eclipsebmx]

weird that crown nuts are not being used on tie rod ends..

[@jeremywilliams4381]

Castle nuts

[@metaldog7128]

Good job 👍 but I thought this was you're wife's car? 😂😂

[@rvboyett]

Doesn’t every GOOD husband want their wife’s Jeep to NOT steer like crap?

[@metaldog7128]

@Rick Boyett : yes of course, and Matt did say he would be making upgrades to it , and now he's talking about cutting bits off and lifting it and fitting bigger wheels and tires 😀 it's all good, but by the time matt's finished his wife will be driving to work in Bigfoot 😂😂😂

[@the-bu3lb]

How do I adjust the track bar if you lift the Jeep

[@bleepinjeep]

Make it longer

[@mateuszdrozdzewski2356]

After you installed the drag link and tie rod and the steering stabilizer along with the track bar have you had a problem with steering wheel, meaning when im at the stop and i hit the gass the steering wheel kicks hard to the left amd when i take the foot of the gas it comes back to the right place but the car goes to the right automatically... i have everything alligne to the correct measurements and this just is killing me whats wrong with this steering, could i bend the pitman arm when i was trying to take out the old drag link? Some advice or issue fix? Thanks

[@bleepinjeep]

Something isn't right with yours... no I didn't have that issue. I doubt you bent the pitman arm, that thing is beefy. Maybe something is wrong with the stabilizer?

[@mateuszdrozdzewski2356]

@@bleepinjeep thats what i thought amd i bought a different one from fox but it atill doesnt do a good job, now i bought the one from teraflex but i nedd to customize the bracket because i har it with stock bracket and it worked perfectly before i upgraded the tie rod i just hope once i change the bracket and re tread it this wont happen again thanks for yhe suggerlstion :)

[@tommy6188]

@@bleepinjeep After you installed this stuff it it fix the slop.play in the steering wheel and pretty much fix the JL steering issues? Also what grease did you use?

[@EvanMoon]

The biggest complaint is you’re not wearing a ridiculous hat

[@peterwatson8295]

You should do something to the JL to make it not like every other lifted jk jl, like something bleepin jeep unique. Also, the sped up intro sounds weird

[@phillipcraggs6202]

that little bit of rotational 'slop' is normal.

Anyone can guess. I'm not sure what these are for but they will hit first so I'm cutting them off. WHAT? Your front pumpkin will hit next so I'll cut that off as well. People are trusting you to give proper and truthful information and you make money for putting on these videos so know what your talking about!

[@1972walnut]

Have you ever heard of jeep flu, what is it what the fix for it. I ask because there is a 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE for $1600, but the seller says it has jeep flu.

[@dylanwinter8406]

Why speed up the intro? It's the best part of the video

[@darinmorgante7200]

Yeah I wasnt sure if that was just me lol everything about their videos are getting better and better 👍

[@AndrewBrowner]

torque specs?! this aint jeesless NASA.. go until you feel the threads start to strip than a quarter turn back duhhh

[@phantomwalker8251]

from what ive seen,about jeeps,the welds are crap.so,id go around while all that junk is off,&,re weld,with a MIG,NOT COCKY SHIT..as i think,trail re con,?.he,s fell off,panhard rod brkt.

[@huhuy8661]

Wow.

[@jayhernandez6812]

I just did a 2 inch mopar lift kit with front and rear rock crawler adjustable trackbar. Do i need alignment or no?

[@Lawman-196]

I would.....it is well worth it for the investment you made in the tires & lift. Just my opinion