Fox Steering Stabilizer Clearance Issue

[ospreyfe55]

I ordered a JK Fox Steering Stabilizer for my Jeep. It’s the Fox 2.0 TS design. I installed the new bolt that goes through the Trackbar and when I went to turn the wheel to the right to set the tie rod clamp the body of the SS was hitting the tie rod link. Is there something I’m over looking? Sorry I didn’t get any pictures and ended up putting the stock stabilizer back on.

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[Rockabillyroy]

If you got the JK version with the tie rod clamp, doesn't that partially relocate it out of factory postion?

Do you need a relocation bracket on the axle side?

I've got the JL/JT version with the factory style bracket that allows for rotation of the resi. Does the tie rod clamp version allow for that?
Edit: looks like it does.

 

[Brojave22]

I installed mine with no issues is the bracket on the other side attached to the axle or do you have the one that attaches to the tie rod? part #983-02-148

 

[ospreyfe55]

I installed mine with no issues is the bracket on the other side attached to the axle or do you have the one that attaches to the tie rod? part #983-02-148

The one I have attached to the drag link and has a new bolt to attach it to the trackbar mount.
985-02-122

 

[Brojave22]

The one I have attached to the drag link and has a new bolt to attach it to the trackbar mount.
985-02-122

ahh Mines different, not sure about that one, sorry Im no help, someone on here Im sure can help you out, if you want the one I have it took 15mins to change but you need the newer carriage bolt to attach it, they changed the bolts during manufactoring. it is mounted out of the way. link

 

[SaplingT]

The one I have attached to the drag link and has a new bolt to attach it to the trackbar mount.
985-02-122

It attaches to the tie rod, not the drag link. Make sure that is where you had it placed.

 

[kevman65]

Yup, using the JK installation guide (as Fox doesn't show this style for the JT) the clamp block goes on the tie-rod bar. Same basic installation as a Synergy relocation kit for the steering damper.

From ground up it's tie-rod, drag link, track bar.

 

[ospreyfe55]

It attaches to the tie rod, not the drag link. Make sure that is where you had it placed.

Correct meant to say tie rod. I ended up ordering a relocation bracket that should get me he clearance I need.

 

[Dougstdig]

I ordered a JK Fox Steering Stabilizer for my Jeep. It’s the Fox 2.0 TS design. I installed the new bolt that goes through the Trackbar and when I went to turn the wheel to the right to set the tie rod clamp the body of the SS was hitting the tie rod link. Is there something I’m over looking? Sorry I didn’t get any pictures and ended up putting the stock stabilizer back on.

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[ospreyfe55]

Well this morning I ordered a Steering Stabilizer relocation bracket from Clayton, which should help with my clearance issues. It will be here Wed so I’ll keep everyone updated.

 

[22_Sarge_Sport]

How did this come out @ospreyfe55 ?

 

[ospreyfe55]

How did this come out @ospreyfe55 ?

Turned out great, I have a little over 1/8" of clearance and no issues so far. Ill try to post a pic this afternoon.

 

[22_Sarge_Sport]

These threads that end well are awesome. How does it steer?

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