Install notes and evidence

Clayton source wording says: 2.5 Ton JL/JT HD 2" Aluminum Steering Kit (Non-Rubicon or Narrow Axles) Refer to the Images above or Read Here for help selecting your steering stabilizer upgrade and any necessary add on's Building Your JL/JT Ultimate Steering Kit – Clayton Off Road 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 Drag link flip option PLEASE NOTE: Tie rod is a direct bolt-on for stock JL/JT 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.

Clayton product instructions PDF 1Product-page instruction PDF candidate captured from the Clayton source page. Verify exact SKU/application before final approval.Clayton product instructions PDF 2Product-page instruction PDF candidate captured from the Clayton source page. Verify exact SKU/application before final approval.

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Clayton Off Road

2.5 Ton JL/JT HD 2'' Aluminum Steering Kit (Non-Rubicon or Narrow Axles)

Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator. 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 JL/JT HD 2" Aluminum Steering Kit (Non-Rubicon or Narrow Axles) Refer to the Images above or Read Here for help selecting your steering stabilizer upgrade and any necessary add on's Building Your JL/JT Ultimate Steering Kit – Clayton Off Road 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 Drag link flip option PLEASE NOTE: Tie rod is a direct bolt-on for stock JL/JT axles. Works on up to a 5.2" backspace wheel. Select stock location for up to 4".

SKU

RPM-2002

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-jl-jt-hd-2-aluminum-steering-kit-non-rubicon-or-narrow-axles

- Manufacturer instruction: Clayton product instructions PDF 1

- Manufacturer instruction: Clayton product instructions PDF 2

- Source text: Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 2.5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 2.5 Ton JL/JT HD 2" Aluminum Steering Kit (Non-Rubicon or Narrow Axles) Refer to the Images above or Read Here for help selecting your steering stabilizer upgrade and any necessary add on's Building Your JL/JT Ultimate Steering Kit – Clayton Off Road 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 Drag link flip option PLEASE NOTE: Tie rod is a direct bolt-on for stock JL/JT axles.

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Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 2.5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06