SO I just had the TF 2.5 coil lift installed, Jeep feels good (after I re-installed the rear lower bump stops), but the steering is okay, feels kinda loose, delayed. So as many of us do I am reading the threads and I find one that discussed drop brackets for the front control arms and how it greatly improved the driveability. AEV and Rancho were to brands that were mentioned, is this something that I should consider? The Jeep is my DD and it's good when I'm driving 0-45ish, but it gets slightly "flighty"? the faster I go. I was also considering adding the TF Steering stabilizer. I am currently running 34's? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

Yes, some form of caster correction will help with the flightyness. Brackets are getting good reviews, and adjustable arms have the plus of fine tuning the caster/pinion angles as well as the ability to move the axles. Which way you go depends on needs and budget.

If the stock stabilizer isn't damaged, it should do fine. But you might want to get a relocation kit to move it up.

 

I think the drop brackets are a pretty economical solution but they might be vulnerable to getting damaged if you spend much time on the rocks. I know my LCA brackets are pretty chewed up without being dropped.

 

Another vote for the drop brackets here. I went with the aev brackets. Big difference with my 4 inch lift. I switched back from adjustable lowers to stock after I got the drop brackets. I was looking to level out the angle of the control arm for a another ride.

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That's what I have been reading also... I just want my rig to be the best it can within my means. For about $100 (AEV) the ride will dramatically improve (allegedly), I think it's worth a shot. Just have to figure out what brands have them available.

I'm not planning on rock crawling, while I love watching vids on it I am way too frightened that I will jack up my Jeep! So them hanging down a bit is not a concern at the moment. Adjustable control arms would be great however that is not something that I can afford at the moment...

Good tip on the steering stablizer relocation kit also, something else to research! Lol!

 

Drop Bracket = best for road DD use

Adjust. contr. arms = best for off road use

Drop Bracket makes a huge improvement, I notice immediatellly after installing the brackets that the steering feel is much better, much more precise and way less sloppy.
But you loose a bit of ground clearance so you have to compromise.

 

You had adjustable but got a bracket? And somehow stock with a bracket gets you a better angle then adjustables? You need a better mechanic unless I'm misunderstanding something lol


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The caster angle needs to be corrected. You have two common bolt-on options. Geometry correction brackets as you mentioned or installing adjustable front control arms. I prefer the brackets because of my particular driving needs. Others prefer adjustable control arms. You will get many different opinions and sometimes flame wars in the thread. There pros and cons to each. As far as the stabilizer goes, if the geometry and steering components are correct the factory stabilizer is sufficient.

 

It sounded to me like he used the adjustable arms on another vehicle.

 

Definitely look into the AEV Geometry Correction Front Control Arm Drop Brackets & the AEV High Steer Kit. After my 3.5" lift was installed on my daily driver, I got both of these kits installed and on-road driving & steering was greatly improved, removing the sloppiness & flightiness.