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Steering Stabilizer Upgrade???

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Old 11-11-2015, 10:31 AM
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Default Steering Stabilizer Upgrade???

I have a 2015 2D that I plan on installing 35" tires on. I want to put on a better steering stabilizer. I was looking at Old Man Emu & Bilstein. What would you recommend. Mostly highway, and some off road during archery season. Thanks!!!
Old 11-11-2015, 10:58 AM
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Why do you want a steering stabilizer other than stock? Is yours broken?
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No reason to upgrade the steering stabilizer. They're usually a waste of money and hide underlying issues.
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Some people think that the extra heavy duty dual stabilizer setups make their jeeps 'look' cool.


Or, skip those and look at a few of the relocation kits that move the stabilizer up to the top of the housing. Probably much more beneficial in the event that you encounter a rock or log.
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Just relocate the stocker and call it a day. I put a Teraflex then a Bilstein on my last JK before I knew better. Was a waste of money. I also have a 2015 w/ 35s.



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I run the normal 35s with a 3" lift but no steering stabilizer...! Other than a little bump steer on a few occasions I don't miss it. 😎
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As others have said, save the money for a something else. Many of us run heavy 35's with the stock SS without any issues.
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Get a relocation bracket instead as already mentioned, would be silly to spend money on an upgraded SS then have it get damaged because it's in the standard location.

Also I run 35s and stock SS which works perfect, just removed the plastic cover so you can see the shiny shaft and put a king sticker on it lol. for the win

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Originally Posted by Dale36
As others have said, save the money for a something else. Many of us run heavy 35's with the stock SS without any issues.
I will save the money. It rides very true now so I will leave it alone. Thanks for the input!!!
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I have tons, 37's, and don't even run a steering stabilizer!


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