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Fox steering stabilizer issue

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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I'm about sick to my stomach! I love my Fox steering stabilizer and feel it was worth every penny. My ball joint on my drag link failed and I started having issues turning to the right. It only happened a few times. I ordered a synergy drag link. When I dropped off my jeep to have it installed we noticed damage to my Fox steering stabilizer from it hitting the bolts on the Teraflex track bar. I guess it is obvious now what was causing the steering to stick. Just glad I didn't hit anybody. Click image for larger version

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ID:	567400 I think I'm pretty much screwed. I'm going to call Fox tomorrow and hope they can repair vs having to replace the whole thing. Ugh!

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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I heard and also read on a forum that fox it's real good about fixing it or getting you a new one as long as there's no Damage. I have the same one and luv it . Try not to be to mad or upset when you call just tell them and email pics


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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wpjeep
I heard and also read on a forum that fox it's real good about fixing it or getting you a new one as long as there's no Damage. I have the same one and luv it . Try not to be to mad or upset when you call just tell them and email pics Sent from my jeep while climbing a bridge
I'm not mad - just sick to my stomach.
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Why do you love the fox stabilizer over the factory one?
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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If it's the ats I've heard it's a lot better than stock and adjustable. You can "tune" it to your liking.
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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I had problems with my steering stabilizer striking similar bolts and ended up rerouting it to the drag link. Serves the same functionality just as effectively, but gave me the room I needed to clear the bolt heads.
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:23 PM
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Pics of that??
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 01:31 AM
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This is why you are supposed to fully cycle the suspension after install. My TF bar never hit , but I think you can loosen and rotate just the clamps without effecting length?
Or grind down or use a shorter bolt.


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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
This is why you are supposed to fully cycle the suspension after install. My TF bar never hit , but I think you can loosen and rotate just the clamps without effecting length? Or grind down or use a shorter bolt. 2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
Your right. You can loosen the clamps and rotate just them.
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
Pics of that??
When there is some light outside. :-)
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