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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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any chance your front axle is not centered and you may need an adjustable track bar. Quite a few of us posting now with issues lol. Also, I too think the AEV brackets are a big help.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Firelyle

I wouldn't recommend the dual stabilizers - they cause more problems than they fix and they won't help the flighty feeling. Look into adj control arms or AEV brackets to help with your caster - that's more likely than not your issue. Just a thought....
Sorry I'm new to the jk world. What exactly are the AEV brackets
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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The geometry kit. AEV makes them. $99 and seems to help with quite a bit.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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AEV Conversions NTH20410AC - AEV Geometry Correction Front Control Arm Brackets for 07-13 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

This is one option that will allow you to adjust your caster - that's where the flighty feeling comes from. The front adj. track bar will help as well to recenter your axle which can help to tighten up your steering feel. The dual stabilizers will only mask the issue at best, and can cause other components to wear prematurely. Hope this helps.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Firelyle

I wouldn't recommend the dual stabilizers - they cause more problems than they fix and they won't help the flighty feeling. Look into adj control arms or AEV brackets to help with your caster - that's more likely than not your issue. Just a thought....
X2 on stabilizer. It's just going to mask any possible problem.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by enash965
Thanks for everyone's input. I'm going to start by ordering from and rear adjustable track bars and dual steering stabilizers
niether will fix your flighty steering issues.

What you need is a set of Front lower adjustable control arms to fix your caster. On the two door you really should have a set of rear upper adjustable control arms to adjust your pinion angle. Without them your driveshaft will burn up
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution

niether will fix your flighty steering issues.

What you need is a set of Front lower adjustable control arms to fix your caster. On the two door you really should have a set of rear upper adjustable control arms to adjust your pinion angle. Without them your driveshaft will burn up
Ok. I was looking at getting the AEV geometry correction front control arm brackets to help. Is there any way you could send me the links of where to purchase the parts for this so I can keep that stress off the driveshaft
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by enash965
Ok. I was looking at getting the AEV geometry correction front control arm brackets to help. Is there any way you could send me the links of where to purchase the parts for this so I can keep that stress off the driveshaft
You either run Adjustable control arms or brackets not both. Control Arms are the best way to dial in your caster or you can run brackets if thats what your really want.

I dont have these listed on Offroadevolution.com but we can get anyones arm you want
Currie Enterprises JK front lowers
Currie Enterprises JK rear uppers

JK Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms
JK High Clearance Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms


EVO: Suspension / Steering, Adventure Series Front Lower JK Control Arms
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution
You either run Adjustable control arms or brackets not both. Control Arms are the best way to dial in your caster or you can run brackets if thats what your really want.

I dont have these listed on Offroadevolution.com but we can get anyones arm you want
Currie Enterprises JK front lowers
Currie Enterprises JK rear uppers

JK Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms
JK High Clearance Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms


EVO: Suspension / Steering, Adventure Series Front Lower JK Control Arms

Ok cool. Thanks a lot. I talked to a few other guys and most are recommending the JKS rear upper and front lower adjustable control arms. When you install these how do you know which is the correct caster adjustment to help take the stress off my drive shaft? Another questions is I installed the shocks that came along w/ the lift....not sure how good they actually are. Would you recommend going w/ a better shock brand for a nicer ride? I am going to order the front lower and rear upper control ARMS probably today or tomorrow.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution

You either run Adjustable control arms or brackets not both. Control Arms are the best way to dial in your caster or you can run brackets if thats what your really want.

I dont have these listed on Offroadevolution.com but we can get anyones arm you want
Currie Enterprises JK front lowers
Currie Enterprises JK rear uppers

JK Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms
JK High Clearance Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms

EVO: Suspension / Steering, Adventure Series Front Lower JK Control Arms
Anyone's arm you say? What about feet?
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