JLU Fox Steering Stabilizer Issue?

[DanW]

Not sure what the issue is with the 2.0 pulling on some Jeeps and not on others, but I'd say if you isolate that as the reason for the pull, send it back or ask Fox to replace it.

Mine was neutral, btw, when I installed it. I don't recall it pushing out at all. It was a quick/easy installation.

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[OffroadTreks]

If you have tires with an inherit right-hand pull, this shock will make it worse. I had this problem with a set of 37 inch Toyo Open Country M/T's and a King steering stabilizer.

When I switched to Nittos with a left-hand pull, the issue was gone and I adjusted the PSI and ended up with straight on steering.

Remember, a lot of MT's have a pull.

 

[DanW]

Thinking about what @OffroadTreks said, I'd rotate tires, too, before dismissing the Fox 2.0. If I lived close to one of you experiencing the pull, I'd be happy to swap mine onto yours for a test drive. It is working beautifully with my suspension and steering, so far. Better than when it was new, in fact.

 

[californiajeeping]

Thinking about what @OffroadTreks said, I'd rotate tires, too, before dismissing the Fox 2.0. If I lived close to one of you experiencing the pull, I'd be happy to swap mine onto yours for a test drive. It is working beautifully with my suspension and steering, so far. Better than when it was new, in fact.

But won't testing for pull by test driving without the steering stabilizer help include / exclude the tires as the issue?

 

[DanW]

But won't testing for pull by test driving without the steering stabilizer help include / exclude the tires as the issue?

Yeah, you are right, it would.

 

[Command Line RC]

This Fox stabilizer....JK owners were having the same exact issue. It de-compresses on it's own. Not sure why they haven't been pulled off the shelf for this reason. I know a few JK owners have gotten a replacement. I went with this one:

https://www.polyperformance.com/fox...performance-series-2-0-ts-steering-stabilizer

Installed it and works the best so far.

 

[MSchir1]

Having this issue, any word from Fox? Also, can we relieve pressure ourselves?

 

[Outlaw]

quick update, I flipped the unit around and the pulling went away. I have now had it on for a while and like it much better than the factory one.

Flipping it around has ZERO effect on the force it puts on the tie rod. You changed nothing! Did you really ever have an issue?

 

[Outlaw]

Honestly having gone through all of these steering changes and seeing what’s worked and helps I would most likely buy the Steersmarts draglink and Tie rod for just a little more money than a $450 Fox ATS or Falcon Steering Stabilizer and run my Jeep without an stabilizer that wears out and needs to be replaced or gets cracked on a rock on the trail. I bet that would be the best bang for the buck if you want improved handling.

You should also buy the best coil springs you can find and throw away this pesky shock absorbers. All they do is heat up and collect dirt. SMH

 

[Outlaw]

This Fox stabilizer....JK owners were having the same exact issue. It de-compresses on it's own. Not sure why they haven't been pulled off the shelf for this reason. I know a few JK owners have gotten a replacement. I went with this one:

https://www.polyperformance.com/fox...performance-series-2-0-ts-steering-stabilizer

Installed it and works the best so far.

How did you mount the other end?

 

[Command Line RC]

How did you mount the other end?

Here is the other end.

 

[GhostDivers]

Hey guys, came across this thread as I was looking at the JK SS as well...

So @Command Line RC , the JK one comes with a relocation bolt like the picture; correct? Just torque it down to 120 ft lbs and call it a day?

Thanks guys for your help!

 

[Command Line RC]

Hey guys, came across this thread as I was looking at the JK SS as well...

So @Command Line RC , the JK one comes with a relocation bolt like the picture; correct? Just torque it down to 120 ft lbs and call it a day. I did not have a hex screw that would fit my torque wrench so I did the best I could.

Thanks guys for your help!

The JK version does not come with that relocation bolt. I put a synergy tie rod and drag link set on. The relocation bolt came with that. So in essence you would have to purchase it separately. Hope this helps

 

[thepriceisright]

I just bought but of these but haven’t installed it yet. It very very slowly expands after being compressed. Does this mean it’s suffering from the same issues others have described?

 

[HoundDude]

I just bought but of these but haven’t installed it yet. It very very slowly expands after being compressed. Does this mean it’s suffering from the same issues others have described?

no, not necessarily... mine slowly expanded too before I installed it but there is no pull whatsoever once installed. apparently there are some bad ones but odds are you'll be fine.

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