Factory steering stabilizer?
09-15-2013, 11:52 AM
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I recently installed the Synergy relocation bracket and tie-rod clamp on my 2013 JKU. I dig the relo kit but the Synergy SS is pulling me to the left and it's driving me nuts.
I only got a new SS because I damaged my stock SS on some rocks. The only difference I feel is the slight vibration I used to feel when hitting bumps with my duratracs is gone. But that little bit of vibration beats having to fight to keep my JK in a lane of traffic. I shoulda just found another stock SS and saved the $. I'm hoping this SS will break in or something and stop pulling!
I only got a new SS because I damaged my stock SS on some rocks. The only difference I feel is the slight vibration I used to feel when hitting bumps with my duratracs is gone. But that little bit of vibration beats having to fight to keep my JK in a lane of traffic. I shoulda just found another stock SS and saved the $. I'm hoping this SS will break in or something and stop pulling!
09-15-2013, 12:42 PM
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Unlike a pressurized shock, a SS should not pull. It just dampens movement in either direction. If you disconnect it and it extends or retracts on its own, then something is amiss--contact Synergy. It should be difficult to push either direction. If it stays still when you aren't pushing or pulling, and has pressure when you do, then it's not what is pulling your Jeep--look elsewhere. Suggest you start with tire pressure.
09-15-2013, 02:01 PM
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I recently installed the Synergy relocation bracket and tie-rod clamp on my 2013 JKU. I dig the relo kit but the Synergy SS is pulling me to the left and it's driving me nuts.
I only got a new SS because I damaged my stock SS on some rocks. The only difference I feel is the slight vibration I used to feel when hitting bumps with my duratracs is gone. But that little bit of vibration beats having to fight to keep my JK in a lane of traffic. I shoulda just found another stock SS and saved the $. I'm hoping this SS will break in or something and stop pulling!
I only got a new SS because I damaged my stock SS on some rocks. The only difference I feel is the slight vibration I used to feel when hitting bumps with my duratracs is gone. But that little bit of vibration beats having to fight to keep my JK in a lane of traffic. I shoulda just found another stock SS and saved the $. I'm hoping this SS will break in or something and stop pulling!
09-15-2013, 04:41 PM
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The synergies are, and also include a shrader valve so at least the pressure could be adjusted...sounds over-pressurized - I believe it's supposed to be around 40 or so but I'm sure someone on here will know exactly...
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09-15-2013, 08:32 PM
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Unlike a pressurized shock, a SS should not pull. It just dampens movement in either direction. If you disconnect it and it extends or retracts on its own, then something is amiss--contact Synergy. It should be difficult to push either direction. If it stays still when you aren't pushing or pulling, and has pressure when you do, then it's not what is pulling your Jeep--look elsewhere. Suggest you start with tire pressure.
09-16-2013, 12:39 AM
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Yeah, would be worth getting their feedback. Typically most gas charged SS come over-pressurized and you just have to let a bit out - I know Fox ones are like that.