HD Tie Rod Grand Cherokee WJ JKS ManufacturingUpgrade the steering on your Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ by installing the JKS HD Tie Rod. The factory tie rod used on most late model Jeeps is prone to bending due to its vulnerable position and light duty construction. Located directly forward of the front axle, it often makes contact with obstacles before anything else on the vehicle. When this occurs, the weak OE tie rod typically yields to the opposing obstacle before the driver even realizes contact