Is This Broken? What does it do? What can I upgrade it to?
12-30-2013, 11:01 AM
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So I hit this thing while offroading, and I'm pretty sure it has something to do with my steering, but I don't know what it's called, what exactly it does, if it needs to be replaced, and..
When I jack up my frame or axel and get some flex, I can hear a creaking / cracking at a certain point, and I'm wondering if it is this?
My steering feels a bit less precise, but I'm not sure whether it's all in my head.
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- what would be a replacement that would stand up to abuse better? and improve handling at the same time.
- Is there a skid plate for this / or does it relocate higher?
When I jack up my frame or axel and get some flex, I can hear a creaking / cracking at a certain point, and I'm wondering if it is this?
My steering feels a bit less precise, but I'm not sure whether it's all in my head.
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JKS makes a U-bold style tie rod clamp that isn't as fancy as the Synergy one but it'll save you $10. You can also get an OME stabilizer and relocation bracket for $112. Add the U-bolts and you're all set.
Let me know if you have any questions!
-Ryan
12-30-2013, 11:03 AM
#12
JK Jedi Master
Hmmm. I helped a friend put a ton of mods on his '12 over a seven day period last year, including the JeepSWAG relocation kit. I don't remember a special clamp, but whatever was required came in the kit. As for my '07, it is modified because I have the much beefier Currie rods, which do require a larger clamp. And I took my SS to the drag link instead of the tie rod to keep it from getting banged up.
12-30-2013, 11:50 AM
#13
JK Jedi
Bump steer happens due to axle shifting side to side during articulation, not the tires turning so the steering stabilizer has no affect on it. When the axles shifts the drag link pulls on the pitman arm turning the steering wheel. Bump steer will happen with any vehicle that uses a drag and track bar but is minimized by having the links parallel and as level as possible, once you lift the vehicle and the links become angled it increases the amount of bump steer you get.
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12-30-2013, 12:06 PM
#14
JK Jedi Master
Bump steer happens due to axle shifting side to side during articulation, not the tires turning so the steering stabilizer has no affect on it. When the axles shifts the drag link pulls on the pitman arm turning the steering wheel. Bump steer will happen with any vehicle that uses a drag and track bar but is minimized by having the links parallel and as level as possible, once you lift the vehicle and the links become angled it increases the amount of bump steer you get.
