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I'm considering upgrading some steering components (tie rod, drag link, track bar) at the same time I replace the ball joints on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. I'm finding that many of the options do not work with stock wheel back spacing, or are designed for a 2+" lift.

Does anyone have guidance as to which mfg steering upgrades work with an otherwise stock jeep?

It looks like Synergy would work: https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep/jeep-jt/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-steering-kit.html
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I'm considering upgrading some steering components (tie rod, drag link, track bar) at the same time I replace the ball joints on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. I'm finding that many of the options do not work with stock wheel back spacing, or are designed for a 2+" lift.

Does anyone have guidance as to which mfg steering upgrades work with an otherwise stock jeep?

It looks like Synergy would work: https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep/jeep-jt/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-steering-kit.html
I have the Teraflex drag link and trac bar with stock wheels
 

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With spacers? Their site says it'll clear with 1.5" spacers

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On wide track ie rubi axles and max tow wheels worked just fine narrow width axles spaces needed. He has a rubicon so should work as it is the same axle as mine
 

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Just looked at cavfabs website direct bolt on no mods they offer two lengths of tie rods one for rubis and another for the narrower axle. 800$ for a 2.5 ton aluminum tie rod and draglink and believe me it’s stout as hell
 

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Just looked at cavfabs website direct bolt on no mods they offer two lengths of tie rods one for rubis and another for the narrower axle. 800$ for a 2.5 ton aluminum tie rod and draglink and believe me it’s stout as hell
They also offer a 10% forum discount.
 

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They also offer a 10% forum discount.
Does a Fox ATS steering stabilizer bolt up without buying additional brackets? I don’t see any brackets in the kit.
 

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If the fox damper will mount like the a factory damper then it will work as the cavfab 2.5 ton will take the factory damper
 

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Do a search on here for Cavfab, it’s been discussed.
 

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Stock steering stabilizer too?


Did my BJs today and as expected, discovered the tie rod she drag link are done too. Back on the hunt
yes for now i will be doing the tie rods next and upgrading the steering stabilizer
 
 







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