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Hi everyone,
I have a stock 2020 jeep gladiator sport, and I am looking to replace stock parts for aftermarket/performance: drag link, track bar, ball joints and tie rod. Keeping the stock suspension but want to find heavy duty parts with a reasonable price range. Also, parts that do not require modifications to install. Please drop name brands or links. Thanks in advance.
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How big of stuff do you want?
Are you going to maintain the stock suspension? Going to lift it?
I went Fusion 4x4 steering upgrade.
If you want new ball joints. Go MetalCloak ballers or Dyna Trac. All depends on your use.
I also have a Clayton Overland lift 2.5
 

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Similar to the other post…What are you trying to accomplish? Why are you unhappy with the current setup?

If you haven’t already noticed…upgrading parts is like finding a needle in a haystack. You can upgrade minimally or you can go totally extreme and every variation inbetween.

You are better off going to your local offroad shop and talking with them in person. They’ll ask you all the right questions and give you many different options.
 

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How big of stuff do you want?
Are you going to maintain the stock suspension? Going to lift it?
I went Fusion 4x4 steering upgrade.
If you want new ball joints. Go MetalCloak ballers or Dyna Trac. All depends on your use.
I also have a Clayton Overland lift 2.5
Is Fusion better than SteerSmarts IYO?Im looking at this upgrade also.
 

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Is Fusion better than SteerSmarts IYO?Im looking at this upgrade also.
Anything is better than stock. I have no complaints about the Fusion at all. I've never ran SteerSmarts.
 

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IMO talk to the manufacturer. Local shops can help as well. I made my decision based on what people said and actually talking to the manufacturer. I tried to get real world experience information. Although they will both steer you😁 (no pun intended) towards what they sell.
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