Fox ATS steering stabilizer
JK Junkie
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From: Denver, CO
JK Freak
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From: Canada
so my point to the canadian is this. I understand that you don't need a relo bracket for the Fox Ats. I understand that you can install without a bracket. but for those of us who want to 'relocate' the steering stabilizer, we use a bracket that moves the end up and forward. Now get off my thread and go do whatever canadians do.
Here is a video of the Fox ATS for those that are curious.
Jeepstin12 your SS is not the ATS SS so that is why you had to do the relocate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZHza_GLeBU Start at about 2:10
Stay classy rubi08unlimited
Last edited by SpicedCrusher; Feb 11, 2014 at 04:45 AM.
JK Freak
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From: Cody, WY
Lol...
You're saying you want to run a relocation bracket with the Fox ATS right?
People have been saying you don't need to buy one. Which is true.
Why is this true? Because it comes with one.
Why you would want to buy a different relocation bracket (unless you want to do the 9/16 mod) is beyond me... But hey, it's your money.
^^
You're saying you want to run a relocation bracket with the Fox ATS right?
People have been saying you don't need to buy one. Which is true.
Why is this true? Because it comes with one.
Why you would want to buy a different relocation bracket (unless you want to do the 9/16 mod) is beyond me... But hey, it's your money.
^^
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: North Jersey
It is such a great mod because I damaged my stock one and didn't want to replace it with a a SS that pulls one way or another. Also, the adjustability feature is amazing to tune to my driving conditions. There is zero bump steer and driving on highways at 80+mph is much more comfortable. But most of all it looks sexy! Isn't that the real reason why we get anything expensive for our rigs? Oh and I like how it wheels on washboard trails hehe.
JK Freak
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From: chilliwack BC
It is such a great mod because I damaged my stock one and didn't want to replace it with a a SS that pulls one way or another. Also, the adjustability feature is amazing to tune to my driving conditions. There is zero bump steer and driving on highways at 80+mph is much more comfortable. But most of all it looks sexy! Isn't that the real reason why we get anything expensive for our rigs? Oh and I like how it wheels on washboard trails hehe.
Last edited by courtsm3; Feb 11, 2014 at 06:07 AM.
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JK Freak
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From: Keene, New Hampshire, United States
Lol...
You're saying you want to run a relocation bracket with the Fox ATS right?
People have been saying you don't need to buy one. Which is true.
Why is this true? Because it comes with one.
Why you would want to buy a different relocation bracket (unless you want to do the 9/16 mod) is beyond me... But hey, it's your money.
^^
You're saying you want to run a relocation bracket with the Fox ATS right?
People have been saying you don't need to buy one. Which is true.
Why is this true? Because it comes with one.
Why you would want to buy a different relocation bracket (unless you want to do the 9/16 mod) is beyond me... But hey, it's your money.
^^
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Acworth, GA
This is one of the reasons why I love mine so much, it is no longer hanging down below everything.
JK Junkie
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From: New Hampshire
says comes with the tie rod mount ! looks nice
but dosent come with the track bar bolt that's extra $ 10.00 at Northridge site : also says If installing stabilizer on 2012 and newer model with stock suspension or with less than a 2.5’’ lift and aftermarket 1 1/4’’ bump stop extension, the stabilizer reservoir must be rotated for clearance. Loosen pinch bolt on L-bracket between stabilizer and track bar clamp, rotate reservoir approximately 135 degrees down and toward rear of vehicle.
wonder if that puts it back in the line of fire again ???? im not lifting mine yet if ever
to me this still looks vulnerable yet better than stock lol ( nice looking jeep too )
wonder if that puts it back in the line of fire again ???? im not lifting mine yet
if ever to me this still looks vulnerable yet better than stock lol ( nice looking jeep too )
Last edited by jeepmojo; Feb 11, 2014 at 09:06 PM. Reason: If installing stabilizer on 2012 and newer model with stock suspension or with less than a 2.5’’ lift and aftermarket 1 1/4’’
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JK Freak
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From: Keene, New Hampshire, United States
but dosent come with the track bar bolt that's extra $ 10.00 at Northridge site : also says If installing stabilizer on 2012 and newer model with stock suspension or with less than a 2.5’’ lift and aftermarket 1 1/4’’ bump stop extension, the stabilizer reservoir must be rotated for clearance. Loosen pinch bolt on L-bracket between stabilizer and track bar clamp, rotate reservoir approximately 135 degrees down and toward rear of vehicle.
wonder if that puts it back in the line of fire again ???? im not lifting mine yet if ever
to me this still looks vulnerable yet better than stock lol ( nice looking jeep too )
wonder if that puts it back in the line of fire again ???? im not lifting mine yet
if ever to me this still looks vulnerable yet better than stock lol ( nice looking jeep too )
My question as originally posted is based on REAL LIFE. A real life ATS stabilizer being installed on a real life 4" lifted JK. The owner of the jeep felt so strongly that he needed a bracket to protect his $350 investment that he fabbed a bracket to move the mounting point forward to get it out away from the track bar.
Enjoy your video
JK Junkie
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From: New Hampshire
well in all honesty he is correct / you are correct too !
all depends on how protective your feel about the shock lol / but that through rod seems vulnerable to failure for us north east guys too a winter in the salt zone and that thing is junk im sure if you could get the through rod to even compress id imagine . it looks slick and prob works well but as a dd
i realy think a enclosed cheaper style shock is more reasonable for most of us using as a dd if your rigs set up for looks it prob is worth the risk
but i cant see spending 360.00 and then having it sit a few inches up from the stock position and still vulnerable. yet it does not need a relocation bracket if you dont care , me i dont have money to burn on looking sexy / i want a functional shock thats protected . these guys are capable of producing this but would rather see us damage and buy another one after the damage has been done
unfortunately if you want to look good
out on the trail youl empty your wallet / me im more into what works and isnt going to cost me another 360 .00 in a years time !
imagine this salt and calcium from roads on that through rod and encased in ice too ? driving through slushy road grime ??????? prob fail prety quickly
i realy think a enclosed cheaper style shock is more reasonable for most of us using as a dd if your rigs set up for looks it prob is worth the risk
but i cant see spending 360.00 and then having it sit a few inches up from the stock position and still vulnerable. yet it does not need a relocation bracket if you dont care , me i dont have money to burn on looking sexy / i want a functional shock thats protected . these guys are capable of producing this but would rather see us damage and buy another one after the damage has been done
unfortunately if you want to look good out on the trail youl empty your wallet / me im more into what works and isnt going to cost me another 360 .00 in a years time !
this is exactly my point to my canadian friend. I love the video as much as you do but in lifted applications, you will find that without a relocation bracket, the stabilizer runs the risk of contact during flex situations that can be avoided with a relo bracket.
My question as originally posted is based on REAL LIFE. A real life ATS stabilizer being installed on a real life 4" lifted JK. The owner of the jeep felt so strongly that he needed a bracket to protect his $350 investment that he fabbed a bracket to move the mounting point forward to get it out away from the track bar.
Enjoy your video
My question as originally posted is based on REAL LIFE. A real life ATS stabilizer being installed on a real life 4" lifted JK. The owner of the jeep felt so strongly that he needed a bracket to protect his $350 investment that he fabbed a bracket to move the mounting point forward to get it out away from the track bar.
Enjoy your video
Last edited by jeepmojo; Feb 12, 2014 at 04:23 AM.