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So, I thought this was going to be an easy install. Just replacing my 11 year old factory steering stabilizer with a FOX 2.0.
As you can see from the first photo, the fox cylinder diameter is quite a bit larger than factory.
As a result I could not position the Fox in the same orientation as the factory because of a bracket (Passenger Side) that was in the way. I flipped the steering stabilizer 180° and it did install just fine. However when I tried to turn lock to lock I could not turn to the right without the Fox cylinder hitting up against that bracket. This is shown in the second photo.
Is there some aftermarket bracket that I need to purchase in order to install this larger steering stabilizer? TIA.
I used the Teraflex Stabilizer Relocation kit to install a Fox Stabilizer, looked good. But ditched the Fox Stabilizer because it caused the Jeep to pull to the left. But it looked good.
Last edited by larock1971; Mar 20, 2019 at 06:30 PM.
I used the Teraflex Stabilizer Relocation kit to install a Fox Stabilizer, looked good. But ditched the Fox Stabilizer because it caused the Jeep to pull to the left. But it looked good.
... then why would they continue to make and sell them?
Because people buy them for the cool factor. A proper steering setup doesn't really need a stabilizer, and the factory one is fine until you bash it on a rock or it starts leaking.
The Fox Shocks I have installed are great, but the Steering Stabilizer just didn't work for me. The charge was dropped in the SS I installed, but it still pulled. I understand Fox addressed the pull with their ATS SS, but it's a bit pricey. I ended up bolting up a Rancho SS and have been happy, it just doesn't look as cool.
The Fox Shocks I have installed are great, but the Steering Stabilizer just didn't work for me. The charge was dropped in the SS I installed, but it still pulled. I understand Fox addressed the pull with their ATS SS, but it's a bit pricey. I ended up bolting up a Rancho SS and have been happy, it just doesn't look as cool.
From: up in the woods, on the back side of a mountain
Originally Posted by spartacus_33
... then why would they continue to make and sell them?
Originally Posted by Ghost JK
Because people buy them for the cool factor. A proper steering setup doesn't really need a stabilizer, and the factory one is fine until you bash it on a rock or it starts leaking.
This is why ^^^^
because for 150 bucks, people keep buying them, so they will continue to make and sell them.
FOX 2.0 Steering Stabilizer install, HELP please.
