FOX ATS Warning!
02-07-2015, 06:14 PM
#51
JK Junkie
ok
yeh i read a few posts on it. It looks more for people who really off road 99% and who are putting pressure on steering often .
for my use a upgrade like the fox might be easy lol leave hydrolics for the tractors and serious off road users
the fox ats is pricey but im sure most that most who buy it might be using there jeep on road 60% or more maybe ??? could be wrong maybe some think it will work in the rocks and hardcore . Then id agree hydro seems the route to go . it must be more technical install id imagine too
02-07-2015, 06:17 PM
#52
due to the fact I realy don't want to use that track bar bolt in the location . I added a re enforcement plate to the track bar bracket and I have a 9/16 bolt in there because I have teraflex monster track bar there now . hate messing with that if theres a way to utilize stock stabilizer bracket . Or is it wise to use the one that comes with the new shock? The hole had wallowed a bit so I added that plate to help that from continuing . was getting a bad shimmy .
(dj1) im surprised they didn't use grade 8 and just let that bolt run through the clamp with a nut under the clamp somewhat recessed, just to clear the tie rod leaving a opening in the clamp to get a open end wrench on the nut
but after reviewing the synergy relocation
bracket thats prob better option than what i have now !! i think ill go with that set up & the fox ats
(dj1) im surprised they didn't use grade 8 and just let that bolt run through the clamp with a nut under the clamp somewhat recessed, just to clear the tie rod leaving a opening in the clamp to get a open end wrench on the nut
but after reviewing the synergy relocationbracket thats prob better option than what i have now !! i think ill go with that set up & the fox ats
These aren't my pics. I pulled from another forum but you can get the idea....
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Keep in mind that Synergy recommends you should have at least 2" bumpstops to help keep suspension/ steering components from hitting the SS when the suspension compresses.
Last edited by DJ1; 02-07-2015 at 06:27 PM.
02-07-2015, 06:21 PM
#53
JK Junkie
yehthanks
Well if you want to still use that trackbar gusset that you have there, then yeah you would have to use the "exclusive" bolt that comes with the ATS and I don't even know what grade it is. Otherwise, you could run the Synergy relocation bracket, still have grade 8 9/16 at the trackbar, and have additional clearance for the ATS.
thanks yeh grade 8 ~ 9/16 is staying
your set up looks great no salt like mine under there lolwonder how long that 325 dollar shock will hold up to salt here in nh / not long i bet
Last edited by jeepmojo; 02-07-2015 at 06:29 PM.
02-07-2015, 06:35 PM
#54
id just go synergy bracket seems straight forward and cheap enough rather than damage the expensive shock
thanks yeh grade 8 ~ 9/16 is staying your set up looks great no salt like mine under there lol
wonder how long that 325 dollar shock will hold up to salt here in nh / not long i bet
thanks yeh grade 8 ~ 9/16 is staying
your set up looks great no salt like mine under there lolwonder how long that 325 dollar shock will hold up to salt here in nh / not long i bet
Yeah no salt to worry about here in my part of CA. Maybe coat it with Teflon?
Btw, where are you seeing it / finding it for $325?
02-07-2015, 06:43 PM
#55
JK Junkie
sorry 355 now
well its 355 at some places and offroad elements is a great place to buy stuff . Great customer service (ill most likely get it from Eric over there)
02-07-2015, 06:47 PM
#56
02-07-2015, 07:03 PM
#57
JK Junkie
they were 325
then 10% off and a little more off that not to long ago 
i think they need to lower the prices on stuff things are getting out of control for the average folks who drive jeeps and want to mod a few things / like those rugged ridge rear pods lol 
dream on not paying 750 bucks for two blocks with a hole for a d ring .
i think they need to lower the prices on stuff things are getting out of control for the average folks who drive jeeps and want to mod a few things / like those rugged ridge rear pods lol dream on not paying 750 bucks for two blocks with a hole for a d ring .
02-07-2015, 07:20 PM
#58
SYNERGY MANUFACTURING :: Steering :: Synergy Jeep JK Fox Steering Stabilizer Tie Rod Clamp
02-07-2015, 07:32 PM
#59
JK Junkie
did i read that the stock clamp
I still have the Synergy tie rod clamp that I used with my Bilstein SS so that's on back-up right now if the FOX bracket doesn't hold...
SYNERGY MANUFACTURING*::*Steering*::*Synergy Jeep JK Fox Steering Stabilizer Tie Rod Clamp
SYNERGY MANUFACTURING*::*Steering*::*Synergy Jeep JK Fox Steering Stabilizer Tie Rod Clamp
was not easy to remove ?? if so any trick to make that go easy ?
02-08-2015, 04:47 AM
#60
JK Freak
Thread Starter
Cut it off with a grinding wheel.
I paid $355 for my ATS.
As soon as FOX sends it back to me, it's going back on.
As far as salt on the roads, It might not be as bad here as in NH, but when I took mine off, it showed no signs of corrosion.
Nothing a little douche from a hose wouldn't cure.
For my 2 door, this was one of my best mods.
Brand new before my lift, my JK handled like crap when hitting potholes on turns at 50+mph. It would almost change direction.
Same roads, and with a 2.5" RK lift (more like 3"), 35's, and the ATS, it holds the line in turns.
All these guys that talk about bump steer and how a SS is useless, are talking about straight roads with potholes. Try driving on some of the roads in NYC at 40-50 mph in a 2 door without a steering stab. Good Luck!
I paid $355 for my ATS.
As soon as FOX sends it back to me, it's going back on.
As far as salt on the roads, It might not be as bad here as in NH, but when I took mine off, it showed no signs of corrosion.
Nothing a little douche from a hose wouldn't cure.
For my 2 door, this was one of my best mods.
Brand new before my lift, my JK handled like crap when hitting potholes on turns at 50+mph. It would almost change direction.
Same roads, and with a 2.5" RK lift (more like 3"), 35's, and the ATS, it holds the line in turns.
All these guys that talk about bump steer and how a SS is useless, are talking about straight roads with potholes. Try driving on some of the roads in NYC at 40-50 mph in a 2 door without a steering stab. Good Luck!