Those complaining about the steering... get the Fox Steering Stabilizer

[sass JT]

I got mine through Northridge4x4. I got mine on cyber Monday. The good news is that you can use their discount code still to get 10% off.

Also there’s some YouTube videos that talk about it and install.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...ynergy-front-track-bar-and-sector-shaft-brace

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[Red Hot Sloth]

Ugh, my stock steering stabilizer went out on me. Yesterday on my way home from work I was driving at approx 40-45mph, drove over bump in road and developed a pretty serious wobble or shimmy. It was dark when I got home so I checked my stabilizer this morning...its blown. My drive home from work tonight, same thing, same spot on the road at about the same speed.

Our last trip to the desert involved a lot of driving high speed through washes which werent smooth so I guess the stock stabilizer couldnt handle it.

I dont want another stock and had planned in the future to upgrade so I wont be taking it to the dealership for warranty.

Is this the recomended upgraded stabilizer or is there another I should be looking at? I need to order it asap as this is my dd and drive 37 miles each way.
If it gets here this week I can install it friday.
Thanks for this thread and any extra info.

 

[danielspivey]

Ugh, my stock steering stabilizer went out on me. Yesterday on my way home from work I was driving at approx 40-45mph, drove over bump in road and developed a pretty serious wobble or shimmy. It was dark when I got home so I checked my stabilizer this morning...its blown. My drive home from work tonight, same thing, same spot on the road at about the same speed.

Our last trip to the desert involved a lot of driving high speed through washes which werent smooth so I guess the stock stabilizer couldnt handle it.

I dont want another stock and had planned in the future to upgrade so I wont be taking it to the dealership for warranty.

Is this the recomended upgraded stabilizer or is there another I should be looking at? I need to order it asap as this is my dd and drive 37 miles each way.
If it gets here this week I can install it friday.
Thanks for this thread and any extra info.

Ive tried the IFP and the ATS ( the same as the one you listed but adjustable) and I got better results with the IFP: https://www.quadratec.com/p/fox-rac...ce-series-ifp-steering-stabilizer-wrangler-jl

I found steering and stability to be better with the IFP. It’s a true stock swap out with the same two major mount points as the stock one.

I am NOT a fan of how the though-shaft versions mount, with two tiny, low torqued screws on one side with bracket (attached picture). In your situation where your stabilizer failed, would you depend on these two little screws, with lock tight to hold together? I wouldn’t!!! Poor design in my opinion!

The ATS also caused me some steering issues (one sided pull and steering wheel off center).

My only advice with the IFP install is to prime it by turning lock to lock (side to side), 5 times, taking at least one second per evolution. This helps ensure the neutral charging of the stabilizer.

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Ive tried the IFP and the ATS ( the same as the one you listed but adjustable) and I got better results with the IFP: https://www.quadratec.com/p/fox-rac...ce-series-ifp-steering-stabilizer-wrangler-jl

I found steering and stability to be better with the IFP. It’s a true stock swap out with the same two major mount points as the stock one.

I am NOT a fan of how the though-shaft versions mount, with two tiny, low torqued screws on one side with bracket (attached picture). In your situation where your stabilizer failed, would you depend on these two little screws, with lock tight to hold together? I wouldn’t!!! Poor design in my opinion!

The ATS also caused me some steering issues (one sided pull and steering wheel off center).

My only advice with the IFP install is to prime it by turning lock to lock (side to side), 5 times, taking at least one second per evolution. This helps ensure the neutral charging of the stabilizer.

Much appreciated, exactly the info I needed, just ordered through Amazon, supposed to be here Friday, (fingers crossed).
Thank you

 

[danielspivey]

Much appreciated, exactly the info I needed, just ordered through Amazon, supposed to be here Friday, (fingers crossed).
Thank you

Anytime, let me know how it works out for you.

 

[MarineHawk]

Synergy Jeep JL Steering Stabilizer Relocation Kit:

https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-steering-stabilizer-relocation-kit.html

 

[Renegade]

Synergy Jeep JL Steering Stabilizer Relocation Kit:

https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-steering-stabilizer-relocation-kit.html

I believe if he gets the Fox stabilizer listed above, that the entire Synergy kit won’t be needed. The stud is available by itself if desired.

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Does the Synergy relocation kit attach to the drag link or the tie-rod? I’m a newb so please pardon my ignorance. Would the new attachment point improve handling or help deter shimmy or wobble? If so I’ll get it and install that as well.

 

[sass JT]

Does the Synergy relocation kit attach to the drag link or the tie-rod? I’m a newb so please pardon my ignorance. Would the new attachment point improve handling or help deter shimmy or wobble? If so I’ll get it and install that as well.

It attaches to the trackbar at the axle side and then you clamp the other end to the tie rod... the jk’s did this this for all their years. For the JL and JT Jeep changed it to what we have.

IMO, you can get the steering stabilizer up above the tie rod so you don’t hit it off road... or if you hit a concrete curb if it went too far.

 

[Renegade]

It attaches to the trackbar at the axle side and then you clamp the other end to the tie rod... the jk’s did this this for all their years. For the JL and JT Jeep changed it to what we have.

IMO, you can get the steering stabilizer up above the tie rod so you don’t hit it off road... or if you hit a concrete curb if it went too far.

For clarity, it attaches to the track bar bracket, not the actual track bar.

 

[Geekjeep]

It’s says ifp is for lift range of 1.5-2.5. Will it fit on a stock non lifted gladiator?

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

New stabilizer arrived today, straight forward install. Took about 15 minutes total. Shimmy is gone, wobble gone. The stock stabilzer was shot. Thanks for the link and tips @danielspivey and everyone else who provided advise and knowledge throughout this thread. I’ll wait on the relocation kit for now, at least until I upgrade more steering components.

 

[Geekjeep]

Can I use this on a jt without a lift

 

[danielspivey]

Can I use this on a jt without a lift

yes you can, swaps out with the OEM steering stabilizer. Takes about 10 minutes to do.

 

[NC_Overland]

I hate the way my stock Overland wanders on the hwy. I just ordered the Fox IFP 985-24-173 referenced above. Its fine around town so I don't think its my steering box. I really hope it helps. If this doesn't help, I'll get that synergy brace.

I also hope it doesn't make the steering crazy stiff on a stock Jeep. I don't have the money for bigger tires right now. A little stiffer would actually be good...

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