How To Install Heavy Duty Steering on Your Jeep Wrangler JKU!
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2017
- In this video we take the AutoEdit 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU and update the steering components with the full Metal Cloak heavy duty chromoly tie rod and drag link and the Rocksport steering stabilizer.
This is a fairly easy installation and is a must when running big tires on your Jeep.
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I have learned so much from this guy! He actually gave me the confidence to install my own lift and not pay a shop to do it. I just wish I had his budget. :-)
Thanks! yeah, Jeepin can get pretty expensive... glad to hear you are doing some work yourself!!!
I've went back and watched every single one of your JKU videos and you've helped me make the decision that this summer I will be buying a JKU. Awesome project 👌👌.
Hats off to your filming ability-people don't realize how much effort that took!
I must have watched your lift install video a dozen times before installing my MC 3.5 TDR. Now I've picked up the steering components and will be watching this video a few more times. Love your videos! Thanks for posting.
Glad to have helped! I've been very happy with all of this stuff!
Gave the Metalcloak a try from your review here. The only company I have purchased something from that called me and thanked me for my order and gave me a number to call for questions! Great service and great parts for sure! Thanks for everything you do here at AutoEdits.
I just finished upgrading the steering linkage on my JT. Teraflex tie rod, drag link and steering stabilizer relocation bracket. I've learned so much about wrenching from you channel, THANK YOU!!!
Completed this build thanks to you over the weekend. It is such a great upgrade. Took me a some time to install with removal of the worn out gear. Fork tool was a blessing. Instant difference with very smooth steering. Used your advise with looking down the outside of the wheel to temporarily align the front and it worked out great. My 2010 Rubicon JKU and I are super happy.
Glad to hear that!
I bought a used 07 JK X a little over a year ago and remember watching this video and looking at the price for this kit and thinking “jeez that’s pricey, I’ll never be there!” But here I am already ordered the track bar and about to order this kit myself! All MC’d out and working on suspension before I move on to my UD install. Love the channel and as the time passes I still find myself watching these videos for the info and just for the fun of it!
The whole series is great. I just bought the Jeep Wrangler. Your work is a great inspiration to me. Greetings from Poland.
glad to see you uploading again // love your jeep vids
I have a bunch of stuff planned... thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for the great video. I hadn't planned on ordering anything from MetalCloak during their black friday sale, but this video sent me over the edge. Tie rod, drag link, and steering stabilizer just got ordered. I was just in your neck of the woods for Thanksgiving visiting family. I broke away on Sat morning and checked out DrinkWater Flats OHV by myself. It was cool. The 1st climb up the mountain from the road was a little intimidating, but my JKU did fine. Keep up the great video installs.
Dude the fact that you do these videos by yourself and have such good production quality is damn amazing.
Well, thank you so much!
Let's not forget about how amazing it is that you took a moment to watch and say something positive here....REALLY THANKS!!!
Made my day.
Just installed mine today, thanks for the video. I watched it several times while installing mine.
Awesome!
Autoedit, Its at this point you’ve sold me on Metalcloak products.. excellent quality! Thanks for the informative videos, they’ve been a great help for me.
To be honest... I've been extremely happy with everything from them so far!
Awesome quality video for just a guy in his driveway!
Hey Jason, thanks for the inspiration to upgrade my steering components. I was at 59,000 miles and starting to get a little wobble from the steering wheel. After checking things out I found my tie rod ball joints were worn. I did order the metalcloak steering components rocksport edition. It all went in as easy as you showed on your video. The only thing I ran into was that I couldn’t properly center my steering wheel. The alignment shop dialed it all in. I really like the way the steering feels, and no shaking steering wheel. Couldn’t send you a picture. Otherwise I would. I’m driving a 2013 manual JKUR with a 2.5” Teraflex spring lift, a Teraflex monster track bar, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks, and 35” B.F. Goodrich KO2 All Terrains. Can’t wait to get my rig in the dirt to see how that feels as well.
Congrats! I love to hear from people that watch these and try it for themselves... thanks so much for sharing.
I love these videos. keep it up! I dream to have my JKU upgraded like yours!
Another awesome upgrade and some great ideas. Keep us updated on how well they hold up.
Thanks, I will!!!
Was recomended metalcloak kit and did the install based off your video. man it is such a difference and worth it!
Glad to hear this... I'm still liking the kit.
Your Jeep build has been the inspiration for mine. So far I am running the MetalCloak 3.5” Game Changer (I did opt for the RockSport shocks), MetalCloak Overland fenders in aluminum, and 37” Toyos wrapped around Method Racing bead locks. I just added this steering upgrade to my MetalCloak wishlist. They need to thank you for the business!!
I really need you to slow down so I can keep up with your build! HAHA I would love to wheel with you one day Jason, keep up with the amazing build and videos!
Thanks for the video. Got this setup because of you!
Great video as always. Nice upgrade. And those tie rods are that lose straight out of the factory. But agree you do need to upgrade those parts with all the other upgrades like your doing. Just didn’t want someone with stock jeep worried about their tie rod. Glade to see another video from you. Hoping to see some trail to sema videos from you. That trip looked awesome.
Thanks for the constructive way of informing us about that tie rod information! I just didn't want to put the Jeep back on the ground for that demonstration... but these great interactions give me hope for humanity LOL!
I will be putting together a Trail to SEMA video from my perspective in the next few weeks.. so glad you are hip to that series. It was an epic trip.
Have a great one my friend!
I just got a new JK and my tie rod was extremely loose. that bind is annoying off road.. definitely going for this upgrade. Metal cloak screams quality!
Grease them up and they get much stiffer
Stock not grease-able.
Love the videos! I'm VERY excited to hear Large Marge fire up.
Thanks and ME TOO!
Great video! Just ordered this for my Jeep. I have the MetalCloak front bumper and love it but the EVO Quarter Pounder was awfully tempting.
Great vid , i had no idea the changing of ball joints so easy on the wrangler.
Thanks! Yeah the swap is pretty easy but getting the alignment right is pretty important.
Well technically those are tie rod ends and a drag links the ball joints are inside the steer knuckle assembly
yoo i love your jeep and your vids! i hope you can upload more often!
THANKS! I appreciate the support and hope to get more videos up soon!!!
Good stuff Jason!
Thanks dude! Your split screen video was crazy... couldn't even figure out how you did it for a while! Nice work
Excellent procrastination timing! College can wait!!!!! :-)
LOL! NOOOO stay in school... O.K. just one more video and back to homework for you!!! Thanks for saying hey
Great video. Looks like good products. We went with Steer Smarts 1.5 Ton Top Mount no Drill Draglink and Tie Rod. Made a world of difference on 37’s.
Thanks!
I was going to ask why Jason didn't go top mount?🤔
Awesome video!!! I love your clear explanations. This makes sense!
Thank you so much! Hope you are having a great holiday!
Great video, even with my smaller tires I noticed something similar while wheeling hard. Thanks for the review.
Thanks!!! Yes, that was one of those little things that had bugged me for a long time.
Hi Jason, awesome video as usual! Thank you.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing... the shots are awesome
Thank you for watching and taking a moment to say awesome stuff!
Love it Jason been looking to upgrade my steering thanks for the great how to. Keep it up man
I really wish I had done this a long time ago. It's funny how I put up with the crappy steering geometry before thinking it's just how it is but am so much happier with it now.
Awesome man can't wait for your next video love them Jason.
Great video.
Cheers from Sweden
Thanks for teaching me how to remember a tie rod and a drag link!
You bet!
Nice job. I’m waiting to finish up my heavy duty steering with the Synergy Tie Rod. Already got the Drag link installed. You make far better jeep videos than me that’s for sure. Haha.
Synergy is another really great California based company!
Exactly what I have been searching for. And install instructions. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Excellent as always... love your vids
Well thanks so much... you rock!
Love your videos man!
Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Went back to watch this...seems pretty sought forward upgrade! I might try this one some day
Watched it for the third time ha
Great video like always
Thanks so much!!!
You are very smart jeep and suspension, steering genius
This is one of those easy to overlook upgrades and I'm really glad to have done it!
Wow that was simple, I'm not a mechanic and I think I can do that. Thanks man
Just take your time and you’ll do great!
Big big thanks for explaining everything very clearly. I don`t have Jeep but I enjoy your episodes and shop dog PINTO !!!! :)
Just did this Metalcloak tie rod and drag link install, along with a FOX ATS steering stabilizer. This video made it so straightforward Jason!
Pickle fork separator didn’t work for me and I didn’t have the tool you used. Pitman arm separators I saw were too big for the space under the Wrangler.
The one thing that did work easily for me was a 3/4 in. Ball Joint Separator I picked up from Harbor Freight. Off in less than a minute!
NICE!!!
I have a Metalcloak Game Changer 3.5" mid-arm suspension with 35s. Great video. I think I might be investing in this kit at some point.
I highly recommend it! This really makes the Jeep feel like the suspension is now "complete" and the ability to steer lock to lock is so much nicer than I thought.
Really nice job :)
Hey Jason, thanks again for another great video. When I watch your videos, it's like I'm in school learning all things Jeep. As far as steering components, Have you ever dealt with bump steer or DW on your rig?
Glad to see you uploading man! Happy thanksgiving brotha!
I'm really thankful for dudes like you supporting my efforts here!
So thank you and hope you are having a great holiday as well!
autoedit man guys like you and trailrecon that sold me on getting a wrangler for my next ride! It's guys like you that make genuine car guy videos and actually enjoy the hobby that make it all worth while Man!
I did the something with the same parts to my '53 Willys and Iove how she responds off road.
I love that you likely use the same editing software or at least music as the editors for roadkill, DED and so on. Feels like home XD
Very good!! I really like your videos. Greetings from Spain!!
Muy bueno!! Me gustan mucho tus vídeos. Saludos desde España! !
Howdy! Awesome to hear from you across the world in that beautiful country!
Now that you’ve made more clearance, time for some bulletproof Ruffstuff diff covers! I can’t wait to see the bumper! Hopefully it’s another Metalcloak product! 😉
Yes diff. covers are coming soon and yes the bumper is a MetalCloak stubby! I'm looking forward to that as well!
Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video Jason. That's a solid upgrade. Metal Cloak makes great products. I went with the Currie CorrectLynk HD Steering kit on my TJ. What a world of difference between that a stock.
Did Metal Cloak recommend that Steering Stabilizer or was that something else you researched and decided on?
Excellent video production! Keep them coming.
Thanks very much! This stabilizer came with the "kit" and is pretty good.
Hey Jason, great video, as always. Wanted to know if you could make one on brake pedal rattle fix/upgrade. Lot of jeepers have that minor inconvenience where the brake pedal rattles/shakes when riding over bumps and your foot is not touching it. Thanks
Awesome video man! I love my MC products on my 2014 JKU Rubicon X. One thing unrelated. Get some Fluid Film and start drenching the underside of your jeep, the frame, inside the frame, everywhere, etc, with it every month or so. It'll keep it from rusting. It attracts, dirt and sand, but who cares. That stuff is easily rinsed off when you need to, and it's the underside of a Jeep, so again....who cares. Rather have dirt than rust. You take very good care of your Jeep, and even with that care, it's still rusting. (Damn Jeeps). The Fluid Film will keep it from doing that for a long long time if you stay on top of it. Take care dude!
Great suggestion! Thanks so much!
4.37 just draw on your hand a map how all parts go back together. Lol. Nice video. Thanks for posting.
I laughed at that myself... couldn't even remember where I got those marks from!
Lol you got then from touching your sloted rotors. Nothing wrong with taking pics or drawings before you start taking things a part.
Great video
Thanks!
Enjoy your videos
Thanks! I enjoy your comments.
I love Metalcloak! They are only an hour away from me now, and I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing yet.
Sounds like an expensive thing... LOL!!!
They are a great company for sure
Its very expensive! They are a great company and really good people with excellent customer service.
@@NotICON where's Metalcloak located at?
@@AutoEdits Jason i wish you were my neighbor haha i live in Las Vegas i know you Cali... i wish we could do some upgrades together buddy.
Nice work
Thanks!
Hey Jason another great video. Wondering if you are running stock gearing still and what are your thoughts at this point on that. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Jeep looks beast love it. Hey Pinto!
Your Jeep has come a long way...how cool. I heard you say Moab,and I'll go with you next time, if thats cool. Im in SCV SO lets figure out where to meet and greet.
Thanks! I'll figure out a time to run a trail at some point... we'll see!
Subscribed 👍🏽
Amazing nephew!! I wish you were neighbor! I dont trust these mechanics in my area lol
Hey Jason, great informative vid! I'm pretty new to the Jeep world and recently purchased Jeep Wrangler Sport JKU and looking to get a 3" inch lift with 33" tires. When driving on the highway I have been noticing some slight bump steer, would you recommend this upgrade to fix this issue? Let me know, thanks!!
Another great vid Jason. Thanks! Scott ever recommend High steer drag and roll center raised trackbar bracket? Seems a lot of manufactures and forum posts make it sound like you need it to prevent bump steer and body roll with lifts 3 inches and up. You haven't had any issues?
He actually recommended against high steer because of how low this lift is. 4" and up would be helpful to change the steering geometry but I'm very happy with the way this Jeep drives right now!
Another good vid! Dude where do you live in California? I am so jealous lol
Awesome as always my man!
Question: what are you using as your phone mount? Noticed it in the interior shot...been looking for something in that position. Thx
Howdy and thanks so much! That would be the Scosche magnetic mount... here's a link
www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MAGDM-MagicMount-Universal-Devices/dp/B00I3E17RA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1511712969&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=scosche+magic+mount&psc=1
Hope you are having a great weekend... absolutely love your new pup!
Hey Jason love the videos sir. Just lifted my Jeep and ordered the Tera flex kit just because I was able to get it a bit cheaper. But I was wondering your opinion on drop pitman arms. I get a ton of mixed opinions on them. Any advice would help. I also just installed those Tom Woods driveshafts you have in another video and man do they make a world of difference.
My thoughts on steering changes on this lift are to leave the stock geometry for now. 3.5" is right on the border... any higher and yes for sure on high steer but since I want to maximize my up-travel, that would be limiting.
Hi great videos as always , are u still running the stock gears?
Great video!!! So you mentioned you're running 37's on your jeep. Have you changed your differentials gears or still running stocks? If you're still stock, how's that working out? Any problem with power starting, acceleration on the road or on climbing hiills or rocks
Hey Jason great videos,greetings from Puerto Rico, i just got my MetalCloak rocksport steering kit, did you grease the tie rods ends before run it?
Howdy! Yes I did.
Did you add any grease to the boots through the zerk fitting? I ordered some Steer Smarts Yeti tie rod and drag link and they suggested that on their install. I like the install videos. Thanks!
Great Video! I have a 2016 JK sport, 35 BFG, 3in Teraflex lift kit. I have what seems like a dead spot in my steering near center... you have to work the steering wheel left to right to maintain a sorta straight line. It drifts around on the streets a lot. Do you think the Metal Cloak Tie rod and drag link kit would solve that? Thanks
The factory tie rod ends are just junk. I think I went through 3 sets of each in my old JK. Its nice to see somebody has made some good HD ones, as very few company offer anything.
These really do make a big difference in steering feel... am happy!
Now that you’ve had this kit for sometime how have you like it?? Im looking into this tie rod kit
@autoedit what kind of grease did u use anything special? awesome vid as always keep it up 👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks! I use mobil 1 grease.
Nice video and upgrade info .. Since you are doing a lot of off roading are you going to do any upgrade to your hood to improve the ventilation / airflow to cool your engine ?
Since installing the MetalCloak aluminum inner fenders, I haven't needed any more engine cooling and I've been off road in Death Valley last summer driving in 117 degree weather. I might put a more aggressive hood on but mostly for looks when I'm mall crawling... LOL
You're changing the bumper again? I like the current one though.
Have you ever had that "Death Wobble" issue with your jeep?
Yep, bumper upgrade again... my life with the Jeep has changed and parts need to accommodate that!
I've never experienced that with this Jeep and I drive it really hard... on highway and off road. Even after my driveway alignment, the thing did the 120 mile freeway round trip on thanksgiving day like a champ!
Nice steering upgrade and I’m looking forward to seeing your bumper upgrade. Will you be installing a winch as well I don’t remember if you have one or not? Again thanks for sharing until next time.
Thanks! I do have a Warn winch on there and it will transfer over to the new bumper.
autoedit Sweet!!!
Great Video! What is the added weight if any?
Great Video!, Hey Jason, Do you have any noise from the 6sp in 3-4th gear that sounds like marbles in a coffee can?.. I do, good thing I have the lifetime warranty.........Maybe
Thanks! That sounds like something is wrong for sure... get that in for some service!
Are you still running stock ball joints? Awesome vid as usual.
What method do you use to jack the front end up using 1 floor jack? I have to credit you with almost all of my knowledge about jeep mechanics. Love your videos
I lift the front by the axle tube right next to the differential (center) and then put my jack stands under the ends. My buddy Fred jacks under the differential and lifts it high enough to account for the uneven lift. Hope that helps... Thanks so much for watching and saying hey!
Good content as always!! Keep it up!! Did you recently install a CB radio in your rig??
Thanks and I did... the Rugged Radios unit and it is pretty cool!
autoedit sounds like another video...would love to hear your thoughts on it
I was going to say the same. Review and install coming soon?
will your bumper fit a TJ? Im looking to change mine if it will and your selling.
Hey Jason, Rick here again Thanks again for the info you gave me regarding the Core doors, I had to contact Bestop but everything worked out great!! This time I have a question concerning the steering upgrade, I noticed the Metalcloak tie-rod does not have chinch bolts at the adjustments to keep them from backing out.
My question is, have you had any problems with alignment, since these chinch bolt don't exist. They appear to have lock nuts but I am concerned about vibration loosing up the lock nuts. I am a Metalcloak fan but when I talk to manufacturers, they tend to be bias to their product and don't give honest answers. Although I must admit Metalcloak has always been pretty up front and honest with me.
Howdy and glad to hear about the bestop thing working out... I actually prefer the jam nut style over a clamp style and haven't really had any problem. After running the Rubicon trail, I had to use a crescent wrench to align the steering wheel a bit but that was one time several years ago. So I can still highly recommend the kit... still running it!
@@AutoEdits Jason, Thanks for your response, I respect your responses they have been honest and to the point!! THANKS AGAIN!!!
Great video. Did you have any of that Death Wobble before or after installing the lift kit and now the steering upgrade.
Nope!
Hi did on the drag link where the ends different threadlike the tie rod or the same
Hey what was the length of your tie rod bar I'm doing mine right now and I forgot to measure
The rotation you noted in the tie isn't a good indicator of tie rod end (not a ball joint, they are in the end of the axle where the knuckles attach) wear. Instead lateral movement and up/down play are a better indicator. Definitely look like stout replacements and I like the double adjustment for wheel alignment.
You are correct and thanks for that! These were worn but I couldn't show the lateral movement with the tires off!
Great Video! One question.. Why No Drag Link Flip Kit?
Thanks! Because I only went with the 3.5" lift the drag link flip would limit my up travel and so far the thing steers pretty good as is. Maybe with more lift or bigger tires it would help but for now I like it.
Hey Jason any updates on this setup...I know it's been a year on this steering setup and thinking about song it to my 3.5 dual rate metalcloak lift. Do you wish you would have went with someone else? Like yeti system. And do you think the metalcloak draglink flip would be useful on this setup? Videos are awesome brother been tuning in since you started this build
I'm REALLY happy with this steering stuff and with a 3.5" lift... it's not recommended to do the flip... kills your valuable up travel. I will look to eventually do a hydro assist but this has been great.
@@AutoEdits ok thanks for reply... Will be putting in order soon. Will leave the draglink flip out of it. Just watched new video.. Love the new beadlocks .. Same tire I have and love them so far. You can't beat the price of them. I got mine for around 200 a piece on sale. They are a game changer
Hey Autoedit! I've been looking for steering upgrades for a while, so this would be a great upgrade.
I got a question for ya though. My steering has become very tight, almost as if I'm losing my power steering. I've got virtually the same setup as you, 37s, but with a 4" Pro Comp lift. What do you think is the issue?
I thought my steering box was going bad, or couldn't handle the load I was putting on the box. Any thoughts?
Ps... For reference, I can't even do a full lock U-turn. I gotta stop, back up, then go forward to continue my turn.
It's pretty aggravating. I keep thinking something is gonna break!
Hey! It sounds like something might be binding up in the steering somewhere but it's hard to know without seeing it and there is a good chance the steering pump could be failing. We are demanding more performance from those parts than they were designed to give... does it make a growling or howl from the pump? Synergy offers a really good pump and steering box upgrade.
autoedit - Thanks! I'll have to check that brand out. I gotta say I don't recall any noticable noise coming from my steering at full lock, but I probably wasn't paying close enough attention.
The pump itself may just be going bad. The power steering goes in and out depending on the movement of the Jeep. The only reason I suspected the steering box was because it's OEM, and the outside is rusted pretty good.
Thanks for the feedback!
What was it?
Hi I appreciate your videos I have a stock 2016 and want to do it right the first time .. what gears do you have with the 37” tires Thank you
4.88
You should check out hi steer where the drag link attaches above the knuckle apparently it gives better handling. The only downside is you just got a new draglink
OMG! Which dash mount are you using for your phone (seen at 5:57) ?! I haven't been able to find any that can stick since the Rubi dash doesn't have very many flat surfaces...
That's from Scosche and you can get them on amazon or most local auto parts stores.