JTR Minimal Suspension Upgrades=Great driving results

[Onebigyoshi]

I'm happy to report that after several small upgrades to my Rubicon, I am super happy with the results. All I did was an alignment, replaced stock lower control arms with Mopar control arms, and fox steering stabilizer. Prior to this, my jeep was stock except for new 17 inch wheels and 35 inch tires.

Issues I had with my truck:
1) Lots of wondering at 35+ mph - always had to constantly make micro adjustments to the steering wheel to keep it straight
2) Steering wheel felt sluggish when returning back to the center after I make a left or right turn. Always had to force it back to center
3) Jeep pulls to the right on a straight road when the wheel is at a normal center position, beyond the normal road crown

Results:
1) No more wondering. Tracks straight. On the highway when going 70+mph there is still small amount of wondering but much better than before. I can finally relax while driving
2) Steering wheel is much snappier to return back to the center. Also moving the steering wheel feels slightly heavier, which I like.
3) No more pulling to the right beyond the normal road crown. On a straight road, I can let go of my steering wheel and it'll track straight until the road crown takes over

Jeep drives like a dream now. I now enjoy the truck so much more it's such an improvement from what I got from the factory.

Hope this helps with anyone that has issues with their Jeep similar to mine before the upgrades.

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[Jeeperjamie]

What fox SS did you go with. I'm about to buy one as well and just asking around on what others have bought. I don't need one but just want to match the SS to the Fox shocks I'm about to buy today

 

[Onebigyoshi]

What fox SS did you go with. I'm about to buy one as well and just asking around on what others have bought. I don't need one but just want to match the SS to the Fox shocks I'm about to buy today

I went with PERFORMANCE SERIES 2.0 TS STABILIZER - 985-02-127

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFGHMB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[phranican]

Thanks for sharing. Two questions. Of the mods, did you do the alignment last and do you have a part number or link for the Mopar control arms? I would have assumed the mopar control arm was just an original replacement and not an upgrade. Thanks

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I went with PERFORMANCE SERIES 2.0 TS STABILIZER - 985-02-127

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFGHMB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Same one I went with... HUGE difference over the stock POS.

 

[Onebigyoshi]

Thanks for sharing. Two questions. Of the mods, did you do the alignment last and do you have a part number or link for the Mopar control arms? I would have assumed the mopar control arm was just an original replacement and not an upgrade. Thanks

The shop that worked on my truck did 2 alignments. They did one after they installed the Mopar LCAs, and again after they adjusted the Toe.

I got the Mopar LCAs from here: https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/68322798aa.html

You will need to buy 2. Also if you PM Benny at Moparparts he will give you a forum code

 

[Onebigyoshi]

Same one I went with... HUGE difference over the stock POS.

Yeah I agree. I remember it was your post about them that made my decision to get them. There was another Fox SS with a different number that some people on the forums got, but the one we got had more positive reviews on this forum

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