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I just put the whole Steer Smarts catalog on the front of my 2018 JLUR (running 2.5 lift with 35's), including the Griffin attenuator. While it was in pieces I added the Rock Krawler JL spring correction pads on all 4 corners to ensure the coil springs stay lined up. I also added the Rusty's track bar brace and had a quality front end alignment done by a small local shop that I trust.

Thoughts after install: The Jeep does drive different. Smooth, predictable. Less constant adjustment going down the road. No issues now or DW when hitting large bumps or potholes at speed, even offset bumps. Smooth. Everything about the Steer Smarts parts is BEEFY. I have serious peace of mind now knowing that everything up front is heavy duty.

It always drove straight, it just felt "boaty" to me like my old '67 Chevy truck with manual steering, but no more.

That said, here's my opinion on JL steering in general:

This is a solid axle front end. If you are coming from an IFS truck or car you just can't compare the steering feel or performance. SFA is old tech and we can tune it up but in the end it has mechanical limitations to it's performance, especially when you add large mud tires etc. There is no magic fix that's going to make a lifted, SFA Jeep with big tires drive, steer, and track down the highway like an IFS truck or car. That's the truth.

Add all the parts you want, make it strong, build it to hit the trail, but it's always going to drive like a Jeep on the road. That's my feedback after adding everything possible ;)

NOTE: I paid cash for these parts and am not sponsored by Steer Smarts. Just sharing my opinion.
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I have their track bar, tie rod and draglink. Also have the Fox ats. Definitely drives better than stock. It still drives like a Jeep though. Curious why they don’t make a rear track bar.
 

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I've got the drag link and tie rod from Steer Smarts and am running 315/70r17's on 2.5" lift.

The steering is solid, and very stable even on a corner with expansion joints. It does take more attention than a car, but then shouldn't we all pay more attention to driving?

Love this Jeep. :beer:
 
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I have their track bar, tie rod and draglink. Also have the Fox ats. Definitely drives better than stock. It still drives like a Jeep though. Curious why they don’t make a rear track bar.
Agreed. I wish they offered one.
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