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fox 2.0 shocks and evo plush ride combo after thoughts.

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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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I got the springs installed a week or so ago and the shocks today. The ride is definitely better. Not as "plush" as id like, but I feel like all the bad is in the front end. Bump steer isn't bad but when I hit a bump its almost like it wants to pull or push one way. I also have the fox steering stabilizer. I don't have a stabilizer relocation bracket. Or a drag link flip or whatever. I need some ideas to help me strengthen or tighten up the front end and hopefully correct some of the sloppiness.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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4" EVO coils? You need the draglink flip kit. What about adjustable lower control arms? What is your caster angle?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Yes evo 4" coils. Im not sure oN caster I did get an alignment done not to long ago! Ill be damned if I can't find the print out. You think the flip would help?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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What flip kit would you recommend?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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EVO draglink flip kit made an amazing difference on my JK. No more bumpsteer
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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I figured there's would be the best. Ill save up some coin and make the purchase. What about a steering stabilizer relocation bracket?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Im wondering about the steering stabilizer bracket because im having some pull to the left after the swap to the new fox stabilizer. Is there anything I can do besides get a different/softer stabilizer?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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was looking at that exact setup did you get a new drive shaft?
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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[QUOTE=bombout800;3350867]Im wondering about the steering stabilizer bracket because im having some pull to the left after the swap to the new fox stabilizer. Is there anything I can do besides get a different/softer stabilizer?[/QUOTE

The flip kit is going to help alot with bump steer.
As for pulling to the left, I have seen other people say the same thing after installing the Fox stabilizer. I guess the Fox stabilizer alway has outward pressure like a regular shock. I see they are coming out with a new stabilizer after the first of the year that doesn't do this.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by KCTW
As for pulling to the left, I have seen other people say the same thing after installing the Fox stabilizer. I guess the Fox stabilizer alway has outward pressure like a regular shock. I see they are coming out with a new stabilizer after the first of the year that doesn't do this.
I keep hearing about the new Fox stabilizer that's supposed to fix the pulling problem, but I can't find anything on the web about it except random posts on the forums like this one. Have you seen anything more official or a link that has more details?

By the way, this issue isn't limited to just the Fox single SS. Other gas-charged single SS' have the same problem.

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