Install notes and evidence

Clayton source wording says: 2.5 Ton JK/JKU HD 2" Ultimate Aluminum Steering Kit (Stock Dana 30/44) Massive 2" solid USA made 7075 T6 cold finish aluminum link with hexed ends for easy adjustments 1.25" forged TREs Anti-flop ends built-in (excludes pitman arm joint) Serrated Belleville washers (included) Tie rod and drag link included in the kit No drilling required for stock location PLEASE NOTE: Tie rod is a direct bolt-on for stock JK/JKU axles. Verify position, lift-height range, joint/bushing style, axle side versus frame side, alignment effect, and whether this is a standalone replacement or part of a larger Clayton kit.

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Clayton Off Road

2.5 Ton JK HD 2" Ultimate Aluminum Steering Kit

Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Steering with 2.5 inch lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

2.5 Ton JK/JKU HD 2" Ultimate Aluminum Steering Kit (Stock Dana 30/44) Massive 2" solid USA made 7075 T6 cold finish aluminum link with hexed ends for easy adjustments 1.25" forged TREs Anti-flop ends built-in (excludes pitman arm joint) Serrated Belleville washers (included) Tie rod and drag link included in the kit No drilling required for stock location PLEASE NOTE: Tie rod is a direct bolt-on for stock JK/JKU axles. Select stock location for up to 3.5" lift.

SKU

RPM-2000

Price

$999.99

Role

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Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- Clayton Off Road product page: https://claytonoffroad.com/products/2-5-ton-jk-hd-2-ultimate-aluminum-steering-kit

- Manufacturer instruction: Clayton product instructions PDF 1

- Manufacturer instruction: Clayton product instructions PDF 2

- Source text: Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Lift height: 2.5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 2.5 Ton JK/JKU HD 2" Ultimate Aluminum Steering Kit (Stock Dana 30/44) Massive 2" solid USA made 7075 T6 cold finish aluminum link with hexed ends for easy adjustments 1.25" forged TREs Anti-flop ends built-in (excludes pitman arm joint) Serrated Belleville washers (included) Tie rod and drag link included in the kit No drilling required for stock location PLEASE NOTE: Tie rod is a direct bolt-on for stock JK/JKU axles.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

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Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Lift height: 2.5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06