Steering stabilizers!?!
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Calgary, Alberta
I had the same thing with the 6 inch kit. Took it to 4 wheel parts. They said to junk the drop pitmam arm. Use the stock one and kick the track bar bracket. The rear one is ok. But the front one blows. I still get mild DW. I was getting the full blown stuff you are getting. They said I didn't need the flip kit but I'm going to do it evenways. Also check the track bolt holes on the axle and frame. Mine on the frame were messed up. Got a friend to weld on some washers and replaced the bolts with half thread grade 8. It's cheaper to get the bolts and hardware from a hardware store than online. I'm pretty much over DW and just have some minor bump steer. Message me if you have any questions. The lifts are about the same for the 4 to the 6.
JK Newbie
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From: Prosper, TX
I just put on the RC Dual and love it it really tightened up the steering!
I have a RE 4.5"Super Flex Lift running on 35" and had the stock stabilizer and it was just to much for that little stabilizer. The RC Stabilizer Kit works well for my rig.
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JK Newbie
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From: Utah
I had DW on my 2010 w/24k miles about 4 months ago. I kept taking it into the dealer telling them what was going on, the response was always the same "everything is tight" I finally noticed the stabilizer leaking fluid. It turned out to be bad, replaced it and has been working strong ever since. I have 35 MT/ R's on a 2.5" lift and factory track bar, I still notice a slight shimmy when hitting hard pot holes at speed though ( that feeling in the steering wheel right before DW). I know this is do to the weak factory TB. Jeep should redesign TB or beef it up, it's a true weak link.
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JK Newbie
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From: Calgary, Alberta
K just crawled under my jeep. The draglink bar I can easily move up and down and to me that seems wrong with how loose it is? Any info on that? Bushings gone where it connects maybe?
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JK Newbie
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Well if the bolts were loose I should feel that just by moving the bar... it must be the bushings or whatever... anyone know if that means new track bar or if I can replace/rebuild the stock bushings
JK Super Freak
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From: Parker, Colorado
JK Freak
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From: Scituate, MA
Well, I picked my vehicle up today from the dealership. Although the ride still seems harsh and bumpy the place that would always set off DW did not. As many forum DW members have said, it' s scary for awhile anticipating it will happen when it does not. The dealer replaced the drag link, r/h side and put in a factory steering stabilizer. I am still a bit leary and will wait before I claim it fixed. Now I need to try and get a bit more ride comfort. I've had my JK for over 4years and don't remember the ride this harsh, bumpy yes but bumpy in a firm way. It's hard to explain. After I check the shocks (OEM Rubi take offs) with only 25k on them, I'll go ahead and get the Northridge 5/16 bolt kit. Ronjenx did the full bolt kit and said it improved the feel significantly. I've only replaced the track bar bolts so far with grade 8 9/16's. The tires look fine, have been rotated and balanced and Tuesday I'm in for a front end alignment. Any suggestions to get a new Jeep firm ride back are appreciated.
JK Super Freak
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From: Cali
Well, I picked my vehicle up today from the dealership. Although the ride still seems harsh and bumpy the place that would always set off DW did not. As many forum DW members have said, it' s scary for awhile anticipating it will happen when it does not. The dealer replaced the drag link, r/h side and put in a factory steering stabilizer. I am still a bit leary and will wait before I claim it fixed. Now I need to try and get a bit more ride comfort. I've had my JK for over 4years and don't remember the ride this harsh, bumpy yes but bumpy in a firm way. It's hard to explain. After I check the shocks (OEM Rubi take offs) with only 25k on them, I'll go ahead and get the Northridge 5/16 bolt kit. Ronjenx did the full bolt kit and said it improved the feel significantly. I've only replaced the track bar bolts so far with grade 8 9/16's. The tires look fine, have been rotated and balanced and Tuesday I'm in for a front end alignment. Any suggestions to get a new Jeep firm ride back are appreciated.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Las Vegas
I agree. I run my tires at 25. The shop I go to set them at 35. I almost crashed it. I feel you on the steering. How big of lift do you have. I have read that 4+ needs a flip kit. Haven't done it to mine yet and I want to get the dual sab also. I got rid of most of the DW. Now I just have a bad case of bump steer. Not fun but it still drives good