steering stabilizer opinions please
04-11-2015, 10:18 PM
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steering stabilizer opinions please
I have a cherokee 2000 just installed a rough country 4.5 inch lift and some M/T baja claws 33s, I have not yet ordered a steering stabilizer what do u guys recommend a single or dual stabilizer do I really need one ? If yes all feed back helps thx
04-11-2015, 10:21 PM
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Or don't run one at all. They are only there to cover up any steering issues you have. Dual stabilizers shouldn't even be made anymore.
04-11-2015, 11:48 PM
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Most of the reputable companies make them, i havnt heard anything about them either way. You could also get the one ton steering if you want to wheel it pretty hard.
04-12-2015, 10:29 AM
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If you must use one, the $30 one at any parts shop will do fine.
Some of the fancy ones might come with a sticker that'll get you 5+ hp when you put it on the window...and let any thieves know what they can steal out of it before they take it.
Some of the fancy ones might come with a sticker that'll get you 5+ hp when you put it on the window...and let any thieves know what they can steal out of it before they take it.
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04-12-2015, 12:56 PM
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I have a Rancho on mine that I bought new from a guy on here for $25, the only reason mine was bent. Really a stock one will work fine if you want to run one, I have a 4 1/2" lift also.
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04-12-2015, 01:21 PM
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i needed one before i upgraded my steering links when i put on the 36s.
for that, the only one that worked for me was the trail master 4 way coil over unit.
it comes with the brackets to run on tubular steering links or stock jeep location.
it was the only one that worked for me, a brand new skyjacker didn't cut it.
you however may not even need one. i took mine off when i went back to 33's as i didn't need it then. but with old 36 bias iroks on beadlocks, it was definitely needed. now that could've been just the tires.
for that, the only one that worked for me was the trail master 4 way coil over unit.
it comes with the brackets to run on tubular steering links or stock jeep location.
it was the only one that worked for me, a brand new skyjacker didn't cut it.
you however may not even need one. i took mine off when i went back to 33's as i didn't need it then. but with old 36 bias iroks on beadlocks, it was definitely needed. now that could've been just the tires.
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It's callied drivability. That's why CJs wander all over the road compared to YJs. Take the trackbar off a YJ, hit the brakes hard and big rut. You'll steer to whatever side the front suspension compresses on.
OP - The steering stabilizer on an XJ doesn't have the same function. It usually dampens some of the feedback to the steering wheel. Whether or not you notice depends on what you deem acceptable - but if Jeep could have saved a penny on each rig by dumping it, they would have.
OP - The steering stabilizer on an XJ doesn't have the same function. It usually dampens some of the feedback to the steering wheel. Whether or not you notice depends on what you deem acceptable - but if Jeep could have saved a penny on each rig by dumping it, they would have.