You have it on upside down.I had plans to put both the Synergy sector shaft brace and the steering damper on, but I did not have the 42mm socket required for the steering box, so just the damper for now. I had no steering issues what so ever. I figured if I was gonna put more damping on the steering it would be a good idea to beef up the steering box mount. I am quite happy with the performance of the Fox steering damper. Not a huge difference, but it does take the refinement up a level. I would do it again in a heart beat.
Simple answer. Cost. Why do they put cheap ass shocks on all but the Rubicon Models? Same thing. I also think its because the fox steering stabilizer firms in the steering a bit. Some buyers like a lighter steering feel.I don't have steering issues on my Rubicon. My question is that if a simple stabilizer change is making a huge difference, why don't Jeep make this change from the factory?
Good news!Would there be any way to make one? I know a lot of JT guys have this model (TS) and the ATS (adjustable) version of it on their Gladiators. I figure a quick redesign might be possible with the basic setup yall already have... If not, that's cool...I don't plan on wheeling mine in any really hardcore offroad situations for a long time, and until I get a proper lift, and not just spacers on there.
I'd love to have a real 2.5" spring front lift, with about 1.5" springs in the rear, and adjustable track-bars and maybe some pre-built control arms with the proper length added, but still uses heim joints (or whatever they call them now?)... Like a budget spring kit that uses shock extension brackets for the factory Rubicon Fox shocks up front (I don't think 1.5" in the rear will be necessary for brackets, but don't quote me), but that is really capable offroad, as well as with towing at maximum Max Tow capacities (7,600 lbs.), so it has slightly stiffer rear springs.
Kind of a double-duty kit, but is still very daily-driver friendly, and tow-friendly, but very flexible offroad, as well. Is that something yall could put together, or look into possibly doing in the future? I'd love to test one out on my JTR, if yall do. I've demo'd diesel performance products before, and I've been building 4x4's and offroad trucks for almost 20 years, so I know how to be unbiased and give honest feedback when beta-testing products.
You'll need to find stabilizer center and lock it down there with the wheels straight. In CTR's image above, the end of the rod from below is the driver side of the damper:@Clayton Off Road
Can you give me a measurement on how far down the track-bar to set the black Fox clamp? Or do you just make sure your tires and steering wheel are square, then measure equally the amount of rod sticking out each side? All the years of wrenching, and building trucks, I’ve never messed with a body-through designed stabilizer before.
Thanks.