My stock SS seems to be ok, but thinking about using the Woods relocator bracket and thought this might be the time to change out my SS. What brands work with the Woods?

 

Went with the bracket and fox racing stabilizer, works and looks great. More expensive but its worth it.

 

Let's try this from a tech standpoint:

The steering 'stabilizer' is a oil damped shock absorber that connects the tie rod to the axle (moving object to fixed).

Why is it there? Simple. It has ONE job. To slow the side to side movement of the steering wheels --- its the lateral equivalent to the shock absorber in many ways.

Ok. So we've established its job. Now the question is what can it do for you? The more damping the slower the steering response both from steering input and from road input.

Dual vs. single is actually asking the wrong question. A dual with no damping is less function than a single that's seriously damped.

The right question is how much damping do you want/ need? Too much damping will reduce your return to center, too little won't do its job.

Honestly, the best choice is the one that's 1. Built for a JK in mind. 2. Mounts in the best possible position. 3. Is the best value (not cheapest, not most expensive, but the most effective per dollar).

IF you're wheeling in the rocks, the factory location is crap. It WILL be destroyed. Doesn't matter the size. 4k# vehicle smacking into a rock with a steering stabilizer? Its DEAD.

If you're not seeing rocks, upgrade to one that provides that best value.

Lots of opinions and not a single one of them is right for every jeep.

 

i installed the rough contry 2ss this week and im realy pleased. so my vote goes to rc2xss. easy instal but be carefull with the main bracket. leave around 1/4 to 1/2 inch beatween the axle centr part and your bracket. otherwise whwn you steel to the right you will fully compres the shock .

 

I'm using the TF with the Wood's bracket.

 

ive got the rustys SS, Cheap and good.

 

I have the single TeraFlex and it works wonderfully. Dual is over kill but everyone likes the looks.

 

Before placing my order, I want to verify that what I'm seeing is evidence of a blown SS.

There piston is covered in oil, and it appears that there's oil leaking out of where the rod and piston meet.

That along with the degradation of handling characteristics (bump steer - wobble, flighty wheel over undulated pavement).


Thanks to all in this thread. I've learned plenty about my suspension and I believe I know what to look for to get the ride 'right'.

 

Leaking oil = dead shock.

 

just ordered the Rough Country dual SS kit, be here on Wednesday and I ll post some pics soon after that!!