Factory steering stabilizer?
09-14-2013, 09:39 AM
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The Synergy bracket is a cheap easy install. Just read the instructions online since they don't provide any, also buy extra washers (first pic) or the stock unit won't fit. They don't provide enough washers as well... Also the first pic has the bolts installed backwards, they should be facing outward (damn you Synergy for not providing instructions). It does do a great job of moving it up out of the way (second pic).
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09-14-2013, 10:01 AM
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Most people will tell you "the factory stabilizer is good enough" or "you don't even technically need one". I'm personally not in agreement with them... If your Jeep is a DD and you've got your girl driving it, she'll really appreciate that upgraded stabilizer when you hit a bump on the highway. My jeep is perfectly balanced and I can drive it fine but my girl hated driving my jeep cause she was always white knuckled if she saw a bump (that's when the Jeep likes to throw you in various directions).
The directional stability of a 4-dr isn't much, and even less so on a 2dr.
The (main) reason for this is the live rear axle, which moves sideways with every up-down movement, and throws the Jeep a bit off-course = 'bump-steer'.
There are good solutions for this -- which have nothing to do with the SS.
The stock SS does the job, and I join the recommendations to relocate rather than replace it.
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09-14-2013, 10:10 AM
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I'm on my third SS now. Now days I crawl under and take it off before hitting the rocks. I really need to relocate and upgrade from the SS at PepBoys.
PS: I hear yah, on the white knuckle bumps
PS: I hear yah, on the white knuckle bumps
09-14-2013, 11:07 AM
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If you are white knuckling it there is something wrong. You shouldn't be white knuckling even "without" a steering stabilizer.
A properly set up front end will handle perfectly without a stabilizer. So, if you are depending on a SS to hold it together, it's time to get that frontend fixed. It is a safety feature not a part of the actual steering.
I just changed my original SS at 145,000 and it Is still in good shape. Putting a new OME SS on made absolutely no difference from stock.
A properly set up front end will handle perfectly without a stabilizer. So, if you are depending on a SS to hold it together, it's time to get that frontend fixed. It is a safety feature not a part of the actual steering.
I just changed my original SS at 145,000 and it Is still in good shape. Putting a new OME SS on made absolutely no difference from stock.
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09-14-2013, 11:50 AM
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If you are white knuckling it there is something wrong. You shouldn't be white knuckling even "without" a steering stabilizer.
A properly set up front end will handle perfectly without a stabilizer. So, if you are depending on a SS to hold it together, it's time to get that frontend fixed. It is a safety feature not a part of the actual steering.
I just changed my original SS at 145,000 and it Is still in good shape. Putting a new OME SS on made absolutely no difference from stock.
A properly set up front end will handle perfectly without a stabilizer. So, if you are depending on a SS to hold it together, it's time to get that frontend fixed. It is a safety feature not a part of the actual steering.
I just changed my original SS at 145,000 and it Is still in good shape. Putting a new OME SS on made absolutely no difference from stock.
09-14-2013, 01:00 PM
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I've been running with out a SS for about 6k miles now. I've got no issues on hwy or pot hole filled streets. Only time my steering gets loose is when I hit a bunch of uneven patches in a curve. Which is why I just ordered a new Fox SS and JKS relocation bracket.
So is it needed? No. But recommended Yes. I'd stick with the original and send the dual back. Use that money for something else.
So is it needed? No. But recommended Yes. I'd stick with the original and send the dual back. Use that money for something else.
09-14-2013, 02:31 PM
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Send er back. Replaced Ours when we did new shocks and coils at 50k.
09-14-2013, 03:17 PM
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Pretty much anyone bracket is sufficient. It's just a bracket.
Also the factory SS is just fine. You don't need to get an after market one until like the others have said. There will be no difference in how the jeep handles if you have a factory one.
If your hitting bumps and your girl and jeep are all over the road you have other issues.
Also the factory SS is just fine. You don't need to get an after market one until like the others have said. There will be no difference in how the jeep handles if you have a factory one.
If your hitting bumps and your girl and jeep are all over the road you have other issues.
09-15-2013, 12:54 AM
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At that time replace it with a beefier one. I recommend the Teraflex. It's about 50% heavier and is unlikely to end up like the lightweight stock one. Regardless, as mentioned, a properly set-up Jeep runs fine without a steering stabilizer. Many of us have run for a period of time without them--as did I when I bent mine. Dual stabilizers are for pick-up truck drivers who want to look cool at the mall.