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Factory steering stabilizer?

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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Default Factory steering stabilizer?

So i'm under my girlfriends new 2014 jku sahara getting ready to start the lift and there is a steering stabilizer.... is this new for 2014 or do they come like that on all jeeps cause if it is new im sending back the one I bought
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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All JKs leave the factory with a SS.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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ok so then it worthless and I should rip it off and put the new dual RC one I got on?

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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Return the RC dual and run the stock stab until you bang it on a rock and destroy it. Then get a ss relo kit, and a new single stabilizer.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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What are you planning on doing to the jeep modification-wise? From what I understand, the factory steering stabilizer is plenty strong enough for most applications!
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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X2 the factory stabilizer works just fine until it starts leaking or bent, then you can change it out. Welcome to the forum.
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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I would return the RC stabilizer and use the money to get a relocation bracket. The factory stabilizer works great but its in a very vulnerable position and is easily destroyed.
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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Who makes a good relocation bracket?
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Patman
Who makes a good relocation bracket?
Woods bracket is best bang for the buck - I think most sponsoring vendors carry them
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Return the RC dual and run the stock stab until you bang it on a rock and destroy it. Then get a ss relo kit, and a new single stabilizer.
Most people will tell you "the factory stabilizer is good enough" or "you don't even technically need one". I'm personally not in agreement with them... If your Jeep is a DD and you've got your girl driving it, she'll really appreciate that upgraded stabilizer when you hit a bump on the highway. My jeep is perfectly balanced and I can drive it fine but my girl hated driving my jeep cause she was always white knuckled if she saw a bump (that's when the Jeep likes to throw you in various directions).
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