Take Your Jeep Gladiator JT’s Steering to the Next Level
Upgrade your Jeep Gladiator JT’s steering performance with the CORE 4X4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade. Designed for superior durability, precise control, and off-road resilience, this drag link ensures maximum stability and handling confidence in any terrain. Whether you're crawling over boulders, tearing through the dunes, or hitting backcountry trails, this premium upgrade keeps your steering responsive and rock-solid under extreme conditions.
What's Included?
- 2.5 Ton Drag Link Assembly (ST-J-JT-DL1)
Key Features Benefits
- Heavy-Duty Forged Construction – Built with sturdy forged tie rod ends featuring massive 1.25” threaded shanks, delivering unparalleled strength and impact resistance.
- Premium 7075 Aluminum Build – Machined from 2.0” solid 7075 aluminum, this drag link absorbs and disperses impact energy, preventing bending or steering component damage.
- Self-Correcting Memory Alloy – The 7075 aluminum flexes under impact and returns to its original shape, maintaining optimal steering performance.
- Customizable Finish Options – Choose from 10 distinct powder coat colors or opt for raw aluminum to complement your Jeep’s rugged build.
Precision Steering Maximum Durability
Designed for off-road dominance, the CORE 4X4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade reinforces your Gladiator JT’s steering system, providing greater response, improved control, and exceptional durability. Unlike factory steel components, our 7075 aluminum design flexes to absorb impact energy, preventing catastrophic failure and reducing steering fatigue.
Important Notes
For vehicles with less than a 4.5" lift, the under-the-knuckle setup is recommended. If your vehicle is lifted 4.5" or above, we recommend the over-the-knuckle setup which requires relocating your track bar to keep the angles correct and prevent bump steer.
Fitment Wheel Requirements
- Compatible with 17” wheels featuring 4.75” backspacing or less.
- AEV and stock Rubicon wheels require 1.5” wheel spacers.
- Steering stabilizer installation – Recommended in the stock location—a relocation kit may be required for certain setups.
In Conclusion
The CORE 4X4 2.5 Ton Drag Link Upgrade is the ultimate solution for 2020–present Jeep Gladiator JT owners seeking maximum strength, durability, and precision handling. Built from race-proven 7075 aluminum, this upgrade ensures tight, controlled steering while protecting your suspension and steering components from excessive stress. Upgrade today and take full command of your Jeep’s steering performance.
| Make | Model | Submodel | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Gladiator | 2020 - Present |
| Vehicle | Jeep Gladiator JT (20–Present) |
| Brand | CORE 4X4 |
| Color | Black or Blue or Charcoal or Green or LightGreen or Orange or Purple or Red or White or Yellow or Aluminum or Custom Color - Other than what is listed above. Extra charge varies. We will reach out after order is placed. |
| Drag Link Orientation | Factory Mounting (under the knuckle) or Drag Link Flip w/ Tapered Sleeve And Drill Bit (over the knuckle) |
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Ajay Paynter
Mar 4, 2026
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Great company, who worked with me on shipping parts to arrive in time for a show. When I explained my concern they went above and beyond to make it happen. Quality of the parts is top notch.
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Ryan Colligan
Mar 4, 2026
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I have nothing but good things to say about Core 4x4. I have the crawler series on my JKU and we take it all over the place. These parts handle everything we throw at them.
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Marcus Torres
Jan 15, 2026
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Best control arms I have installed on any of my builds. After running every major manufacturer, Core 4x4 is on par or better than all the high-end companies at a fraction of the cost. Lifetime warranty is the cherry on top.
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Leonard Smith
Jan 22, 2026
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I don’t write reviews often, but Core 4x4 absolutely earned this one.
I recently ordered leaf spring mounts and realized after the fact that I messed up my order. Totally my mistake. Instead of giving me the runaround or pointing at a return policy, Core 4x4 emailed me back and forth, worked through exactly what I was doing with my build, and made sure I ended up with the correct parts.
That kind of customer service is rare these days — especially in the off-road world where a lot of companies stop caring once the order is placed.
The parts themselves are exactly what you hope for: solid, well-made, confidence-inspiring hardware that looks like it belongs under a vehicle that actually gets used. You can tell these are designed by people who understand suspension geometry and real-world abuse, not just CAD screenshots.
Mistakes happen — especially on custom or modified builds — and Core 4x4 handled mine like pros. Fast responses, clear communication, and a genuine effort to help me get it right.
If you’re on the fence: don’t be. Core 4x4 is the kind of company you want backing your build — the kind that treats customers like fellow enthusiasts, not order numbers.
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Morgan Griffith
Mar 25, 2018
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I met a couple of the Core 4x4 guys at the Salt Lake Offroad Expo and decided to try them out after noticing one of my control arm bushings was disintegrated. I called to discuss parts on Thursday and I was leaving for a trip on Saturday. These guys built my control arms and had them ready to be picked up Friday, 24 hours later. The parts seem to be great quality and they charged me nothing extra to have them painted. These guys were extremely helpful and without them my trip probably would have been cancelled. looking forward to testing out the arms on my next trip to Moab.
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Tony Moller
Aug 25, 2025
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Awesome parts! Support the older Jeeps! Great customer service.
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Dean Tk421
Feb 21, 2026
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I purchased the Jeep WJ control arms Camp series over a year ago. Very pleased and impressed. Easy installation and solid build. Bracket broke for rear upper control arm, they redesigned it to be more robust and sent me a new one with hardware, honoring their guarantee!
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Paul
Mar 24, 2023
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I've been having trouble with the track bar (on my 2nd gen Dodge) since I installed the 3rd gen Synergy adapter bracket and a 3rd gen stock bar.. oddly, they call it a '3rd gen bracket' and the stock 3rd gen bar doesn't quite fit, making contact with the bracket. I had attempted to clearance the bracket but it was still making contact and I could feel it over large bumps.
I reached out to a lot of companies, but Core 4x4 offered to make a custom bar for the application with adjustability and dual Johnny joints. The first pass on it didn't work but they sent me out another passenger side end that made it fit incredibly well.
This was all done solely over email/descriptions/pictures/measurements.
Bar is super high quality and heavy duty, made in the US by a family owned company and carries a lifetime warranty. The customer service was responsive and superb, and the price was a lot less than I expected.
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Adam M
Sep 24, 2025
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First time buying from Korby @ Core 4x4 and it’s being nothing short of a great experience. I bought the non adjustable Trail kit for my 5th Gen Ram 1500 with a 2” lift. The welds look great, nice powder coat finish and quality bushing. Had some trouble fitting the grease nipples due to the powder coating but a thread tap would fix that. They fit easily and perform great. I felt the improvement straight away. No more wheel hop on hard acceleration which was my main reason for the purchase.
I was missing some smaller bushings needed for the 5th Gen and Korby’s custom service was on point, with responsive emails and mailing out the missing parts straight away. Very happy with their products and customer service. Highly recommended company👌🏽
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Brayden Brockey
Mar 23, 2024
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Got a set of upper control arms for my xj, really impressed with the quality
