Hybrid 1/2" HD Over-the-Knuckle Steering – XJ/ZJ/TJ

Upgrade your Jeep's steering with the IRO Hybrid 1/2" HD Over-the-Knuckle Steering System. Designed for lifted Jeep Cherokee XJ, Grand Cherokee ZJ, and Wrangler TJ models, this system combines a heavy-duty heim-joint tie rod with a high-strength drag link using our custom 1-ton rod ends.

Heavy-duty steering without drilling or reaming your factory steering knuckles. Our custom 1-ton rod ends use massive ball studs engineered to retain the factory Jeep knuckle taper. This allows the system to bolt into compatible factory steering knuckles while providing a substantial strength upgrade over standard steering components.

The hybrid design pairs the articulation of spherical rod ends on the tie rod with OE-style tapered rod ends on the drag link for a balance of strength, suspension movement, and on-road comfort.

Features

• Heavy-duty 1.25" tie rod: Solid cold-rolled steel construction spanning wheel to wheel, with precision-machined 3/4" threaded ends and high-quality spherical rod ends. (Heim Joints)

• High-capacity spherical joints: Tie rod joints feature a specified radial static load capacity of 32,457 lbs.

• Heavy-duty 1.50" drag link: Constructed from 3/8"-wall DOM steel tubing and equipped with high-strength, OE-taper 1-ton rod ends.

• Custom 1-ton rod ends: Massive ball studs designed around the factory Jeep steering knuckle taper, eliminating the need to drill or ream compatible factory knuckles.

• Anti-flop technology: Built into the drag link rod ends to help keep the steering components positioned as intended.

• Durable finishes: Semi-gloss powder coated finish on the linkages, chrome-plated ball studs and zinc-plated forged rod-end housings for maximum corrosion resistance.

• Precision-machined adjusting sleeve: Allows for drag link adjustment during installation and alignment.

• Complete installation hardware: Includes the necessary hardware and detailed installation instructions.

View the Detailed Installation Instructions (PDF)

Fitment

Compatible with the following Jeep applications:

• Jeep Cherokee XJ: 1984–2001

• Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ: 1993–1998

• Jeep Wrangler TJ: 1997–2006

Designed for vehicles with approximately 3"–8" of lift.

Wheel Clearance Requirements

This steering system does not clear factory OEM wheels in its standard configuration. Wheel spacers or aftermarket wheels with a maximum backspacing of 4.5" are required. Confirm wheel and tire clearance before installation.

Replacement and Service Parts

Individual components are available for maintenance and replacement.

• 95164 – High-Angle Tie Rod End: Quantity 1, driver-side tie rod end

• 95159 – Anti-Flop Tie Rod End: Quantity 1, passenger-side tie rod end

• XMR8-12 – 3/4"-16 Thread, 1/2" Hole Spherical Rod End: Quantity 2, tie rod spherical joints

Estimated Installation Time: 2hrs

Difficulty Level: 2

Difficulty Legend

1 - Kit includes basic components.

2 - Kit includes little to no adjustable components.

3 - Kit includes many adjustable components; may require drilling/cutting.

4 - Kit includes many adjustable components; requires welding; may require drilling/cutting.

NOTE - Labor Time and Difficulty Level assumes vehicle and/or hardware is in good condition.