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Old 12-26-2013, 02:09 PM
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I have a 2013 Jeep Jk with a Mopar Stage Three 3.5 inch lift. I am running 20x12 with 35 in tires. It has a Fox ATS steering Stabilizer on it. This thing is flighty.I mean it swerves at any slight input on the steering wheel.I understand it shouldn't drive light a Lambo but it has to drive better than this for sure.
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Sounds like a caster issue. Have you had an alignment since you upgraded the suspension
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That's actually a decent kit. The control arms are fixed which should have caster close to spec ?
Do you have a alignment sheet ?

I mean caster is what it is with the control arms.
Toe can be easily set in your driveway.

Did you try adjusting the fox ATS ?

The installer could of not loosened all the CA an TB bolts. Installed the lift and torqued everything down with the axles hanging. This would cause issues.
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Originally Posted by ezdoesit06
Sounds like a caster issue. Have you had an alignment since you upgraded the suspension
I have not had a alignment since install. Was told this kit didn't require a realignment. And I have heard horror stories of the local 4x4 alignment shop.
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
That's actually a decent kit. The control arms are fixed which should have caster close to spec ?
Do you have a alignment sheet ?

I mean caster is what it is with the control arms.
Toe can be easily set in your driveway.

Did you try adjusting the fox ATS ?

The installer could of not loosened all the CA an TB bolts. Installed the lift and torqued everything down with the axles hanging. This would cause issues.
Have ATS set just over half way.
How do I adjust toe and or check the toe?
I believe that when the kit was installed it was on the lift and tightened up but have not got a answer on that question when I asked. I own a automotive business and that is one thing we make sure we do when we replace suspension parts.
Since I have no spec sheets for the torque sequence or torque amount list from MOPAR I haven't loosened anything yet. MOPAR does not list this info that I could find. I might try Teraflex and see if I can get the info.
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TB's 125
Lower CA's 125
Rear upper CA's 125
Front upper CA's 75

I Believe there's a alignment DIY on this site in the sticky area.

Toe is good at 1/8 "in" meaning the fronts of the wheels are pointed in,

I wouldn't take much to loosen all the bolts, shake jeep and re-torque with weight on the axles.
Then use a paint marker to draw a line across the bolt/nut heads for quick visual.
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
TB's 125
Lower CA's 125
Rear upper CA's 125
Front upper CA's 75

I Believe there's a alignment DIY on this site in the sticky area.

Toe is good at 1/8 "in" meaning the fronts of the wheels are pointed in,

I wouldn't take much to loosen all the bolts, shake jeep and re-torque with weight on the axles.
Then use a paint marker to draw a line across the bolt/nut heads for quick visual.
So use the paint marker across nut and bolt to mark how tight the nut/bolts need to be... Good idea. Okay I will check this.
I know for a fact that if ( and I believe it was) tightened in the air this is not good. But pretty simple to do.
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Well it's just a quick visual after you torque everything down. Always make a habit of checking torque every few K or after wheeling,

I use a Harbor freight 24" breaker bar and anchor it against the ground. This helps you torque the bolts by yourself.
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Crap.... Check psi #1

Dealerships/shops like to over inflate tires.
A 35 will have good tread contact around 25 psi.

20" wheels are going to run a little rough. Just a note.
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
Crap.... Check psi #1

Dealerships/shops like to over inflate tires.
A 35 will have good tread contact around 25 psi.

20" wheels are going to run a little rough. Just a note.
Okay I will check tire pressure first! Thanks for the input. This might be the ticket cause this thing rides like a brick. Little bumps will jar the teeth... Will not that bad but it sure doesn't ride good not even close to stock. I figured a little rougher ride but not like this.
Thanks will let you know.


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