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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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First time jeep owner! I have a 2011 jk, 2.5 in lift and getting 33x12.50x17. I've had her a year and a half and I've replaced the stabilizer and already blew out the new.. I need one that isn't going to keep busting on me, suggestions?

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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by allyyred
First time jeep owner! I have a 2011 jk, 2.5 in lift and getting 33x12.50x17. I've had her a year and a half and I've replaced the stabilizer and already blew out the new.. I need one that isn't going to keep busting on me, suggestions?

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How much is a stock one? Really no need to get anything else unless you can find one cheaper.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by allyyred
First time jeep owner! I have a 2011 jk, 2.5 in lift and getting 33x12.50x17. I've had her a year and a half and I've replaced the stabilizer and already blew out the new.. I need one that isn't going to keep busting on me, suggestions?

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Blew mine once. Removed it permanently. Don't miss it.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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I've read about the Fox ATS. It looks awesome and it seems like people really like it, but it has a hefty price tag for a SS, like $330 or so.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Technically, I agree. If everything is dialed in and all your bushings are good everything is tight, you shouldn't need one. But with that said, I like having one and think it tames bump steer , unnecessary feedback and rough trails.

Just replaced mine with a new OME and relocation bracket.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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At 12k miles, my ball joints and stock ss were shot.
I replaced with Synergy ball joints and Fox ATS.
With 35's, the SS helps with bump steer.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AnvilX14
I've read about the Fox ATS. It looks awesome and it seems like people really like it, but it has a hefty price tag for a SS, like $330 or so.
That is an unreasonable amount of money for a stabilizer.
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At 12k miles, my ball joints and stock ss were shot.
I replaced with Synergy ball joints and Fox ATS.
With 35's, the SS helps with bump steer.
Did you personally see that your ball joints and stabilizer were shot or did you get upsold by a mechanic?
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JE8154
That is an unreasonable amount of money for a stabilizer.

Did you personally see that your ball joints and stabilizer were shot or did you get upsold by a mechanic?
Was there when they pulled the front end apart.
Was going to replace stabilizer anyway.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by allyyred
First time jeep owner! I have a 2011 jk, 2.5 in lift and getting 33x12.50x17. I've had her a year and a half and I've replaced the stabilizer and already blew out the new.. I need one that isn't going to keep busting on me, suggestions?

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When you say blow out and busted, is this from physical damage? The factory stabilizer normally holds up ok as long as they aren't hit or damaged. I would get a relocation kit either way.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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You want to permanently solve the problem?,,,,, Hydro assist!
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