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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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So I have 2011 Rubicon with a Rock Krawler 3.5 lift now for almost 2 years. My stock steering stabilizer has seen better days so I decided to upgrade to the Fox ATS. The RK trackball relocation brackets holes are to low to install this in the correct spot. When I use either of the two holes in the middle when i turn my wheel all the way right the tierod hits the bottom of the shock and pushes it up just slightly. Slightly enough that I don't feel I can install it in this location. I am running the stock tierod as it hasn't failed yet. Will an upgrade push the tierod forward enough to prevent this issue? Does anyone have the RK3.5 Max Travel and the Fox ATS SS? For now I have it mounted in the stock position, it will do for now but not when wheeling. Click image for larger version

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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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I have the rock krawler tie rod and drag link and haven't found a stabilizer or relocation bracket that works. I have been running for two years without one.
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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RK 3.5 max + Fox ATS, no issues. I had it on the stock tie rod before this Synergy but did not have any contact issues with that either.

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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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How about the synergy bracket that mounts using the 3 bolts?
You don't want to leave your $350 stab that low and exposed anyways.
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Hey fredrok - can you send me a pic of your tierod ends? It looks as if your tierod is lower than mine which allows more clearance. Interesting .
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
How about the synergy bracket that mounts using the 3 bolts? You don't want to leave your $350 stab that low and exposed anyways.
Does it work with the RK relocation bracket that's welded on? Might be an option if so.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pontiac31
I have the rock krawler tie rod and drag link and haven't found a stabilizer or relocation bracket that works. I have been running for two years without one.
What was the issue, same as mine? Just barely hit the bottom of the ss on full turn to the right?
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by fredrok
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Thanks Fred, does the synergy tr have angled ends or is it straight?

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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 06:15 AM
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Synergy used to make a hydro bolt on bracket that guys were welding onto original synergy bracket. But if you were running Reid knuckles or tie rod flip it would make the hydo or stabilizer make contact.
This is the kit I'm going to do next for my setup
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