Let’s talk Steering Stabilizer Relocation Brackets

[Mx5red]

So there are a lot of options for moving your steering stabilizer up out of the way.
You will need a clamp for your tie rod, make sure it’s the right size for whatever tie rod you have.
There are some simple lengthened track bar bolts, like the Synergy and TMR. These are horizontal mounts.

many have stripped the hex bolt on the synergy and replaced it (too lazy to look up size). TMR May be easier option.
People question the strength of a single shear mount for the stabilizer but I have not seen anybody post a failure, so it probably works fine. Plus if it fails it’s not going to strand you.
There are more double shear options, if that matters.
RockJock has a horizontal mount that is a little unique, the tail end of the bracket passenger side mounts to the bottom sway bar link.

There are comparable double shear vertical mounts from Metalcloak, Clayton, and SteerSmarts. I believe all three require drilling into the axle to stabilize the bracket.

Clayton as usual has a quality mount.

Metalcloak and Clayton raise the stabilizer mount a little above the track bar bolt, so higher than the synergy and TMR bolts would.
SteerSmarts is as usual the most expensive option. It is a vertical mount that is fairly in line with the track bar bolt and not raised. The downside is that it pushes the stabilizer closer to the differential.

Whether any of this matters I’m not sure, and may depend on each application.
How the stabilizer has to be oriented 3-dimensionally around different steering setups and diff covers plays a factor.
I started looking at this with the ExactCenter stabilizer and how people have it mounted but this applies to any stabilizer. Longer ones like the thru-shaft Fox/Nexus May hit different differential covers.
This is a pic from the ExactCenter thread:

That looks like it’s binding the SS bushing pretty good, whether that matters or not. But it seems like a vertical mount would fix this.
Another picture shows this is pretty even with the tie rod horizontally, which again probably depends on which tie rod mount is used.
Hope this helps people get a starting point to what they’re looking for, I’m interested in any comments or critiques.

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[Headbarcode]

I've had the SteerSmarts relocation for about 3 years now. Metalcloak and Rock Jock didn't exist back then. I like the added strength of the double sheer mount, but I really wanted it for the vertical mounting point for the bushing to be able to rotate for and aft with tie rod movement. The synergy bolt pictured above perfectly illustrates exactly what I wanted to avoid. That constantly misaligned bushing will wear quicker and become sloppy.

Also, the extra hole that needs to be drilled in the track bar bracket isn't a real necessity for a stabilizer. It's more for added holding strength if a hydraulic ram is replacing the stabilizer. I never added that extra piece of hardware and it hasn't budged.

 

[zyt]

I've had the SteerSmarts relocation for about 3 years now. Metalcloak and Rock Jock didn't exist back then. I like the added strength of the double sheer mount, but I really wanted it for the vertical mounting point for the bushing to be able to rotate for and aft with tie rod movement. The synergy bolt pictured above perfectly illustrates exactly what I wanted to avoid. That constantly misaligned bushing will wear quicker and become sloppy.

Also, the extra hole that needs to be drilled in the track bar bracket isn't a real necessity for a stabilizer. It's more for added holding strength if a hydraulic ram is replacing the stabilizer. I never added that extra piece of hardware and it hasn't budged.

Glad I stumbled on your post. I am shopping for SS relocation kit with the vertical mount and considering to skip drilling the hole for the 2nd bolt. How is your single track bar bolt setup working thus far?

 

[DewHawk]

I just got done installing my Fox TS stabilizer tonight (JK style). I have a Metalcloak bracket on order to change the axle side mount from the standard single bolt mount off the trackbar sometime next week (assuming shipping doesn't get borked). One thing I noticed right away is contact from the Fox shock body with the stock tie rod. The contact is closer to the trackbar mount itself which isn't ideal but at least it's minimal for the time being. I played around with the mount position for the tie rod clamp but it didn't make any difference. This might be something to keep in mind depending on the outside diameter of the stabilizer body you're mounting up if you plan to use a single bolt like this. I already have a solution on the way so I'm not worried. If anyone wants photos, I'll be happy to snap some tomorrow morning.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

I used the Clayton on my 2018:

 

[BUSHRVN]

Just for reference to others that land here in a search, I have a 21 Sahara at stock height and stock tie rod and drag link and Steer Smarts Yeti HD track bar and I have a Teraflex Falcon Nexus 2.2 fast adjust SS. I tried to raise it with the Clayton relocation bracket and Teraflex’s tie rod clamp and it will not clear the beefy trackbar with no lift.
Never found a solution without replacing the tie rod and drag link with aftermarket ones, which ill do when required.

 

[word302]

Just for reference to others that land here in a search, I have a 21 Sahara at stock height and stock tie rod and drag link and Steer Smarts Yeti HD track bar and I have a Teraflex Falcon Nexus 2.2 fast adjust SS. I tried to raise it with the Clayton relocation bracket and Teraflex’s tie rod clamp and it will not clear the beefy trackbar with no lift.
Never found a solution without replacing the tie rod and drag link with aftermarket ones, which ill do when required.

Yeah the yeti track bar is just way bigger than it needs to be. That adjuster sleeve is stupid.

 

[Headbarcode]

Glad I stumbled on your post. I am shopping for SS relocation kit with the vertical mount and considering to skip drilling the hole for the 2nd bolt. How is your single track bar bolt setup working thus far?

The Steersmarts axle side relocation bracket is still holding strong for well over 4 years now, not having that 2nd piece of hardware install outboard of the track bar bolt. That 2nd hole in the bracket is really only necessary for added strength when swapping the stabilizer out for hydraulic ram assist.

 

[Headbarcode]

I just got done installing my Fox TS stabilizer tonight (JK style). I have a Metalcloak bracket on order to change the axle side mount from the standard single bolt mount off the trackbar sometime next week (assuming shipping doesn't get borked). One thing I noticed right away is contact from the Fox shock body with the stock tie rod. The contact is closer to the trackbar mount itself which isn't ideal but at least it's minimal for the time being. I played around with the mount position for the tie rod clamp but it didn't make any difference. This might be something to keep in mind depending on the outside diameter of the stabilizer body you're mounting up if you plan to use a single bolt like this. I already have a solution on the way so I'm not worried. If anyone wants photos, I'll be happy to snap some tomorrow morning.

Just a heads up, you might also consider pairing the Metalcloak axle side bracket with their tie rod clamp. Reason is because the axle side bracket lifts the stabilizer mounting point higher than the track bar bolt. This adds a bit more of an angle to the stabilizer in relation to the tie rod. The Metalcloak tie rod clamp has an angled top mounting pad and bolt to account for the raised axle end. Most, if not all other tie rod clamps have a level top, which would cause the stabilizers rubber bushing to always be misaligned. That may potentially shorten its lifespan and lead to premature looseness down the road.

 

[DewHawk]

Just a heads up, you might also consider pairing the Metalcloak axle side bracket with their tie rod clamp. Reason is because the axle side bracket lifts the stabilizer mounting point higher than the track bar bolt. This adds a bit more of an angle to the stabilizer in relation to the tie rod. The Metalcloak tie rod clamp has an angled top mounting pad and bolt to account for the raised axle end. Most, if not all other tie rod clamps have a level top, which would cause the stabilizers rubber bushing to always be misaligned. That may potentially shorten its lifespan and lead to premature looseness down the road.

Interesting point. Didn't even cross my mind that the pitch angle would be different but it makes sense. Thanks.

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

I'm running the SteerSmarts bracket with a Fox ATS stabilizer and RPM steering. No clearance issues. I drilled the extra hole. I'll be installing Motobilt diff covers soon.

 

[Plumbean]

Just a heads up, you might also consider pairing the Metalcloak axle side bracket with their tie rod clamp. Reason is because the axle side bracket lifts the stabilizer mounting point higher than the track bar bolt. This adds a bit more of an angle to the stabilizer in relation to the tie rod. The Metalcloak tie rod clamp has an angled top mounting pad and bolt to account for the raised axle end. Most, if not all other tie rod clamps have a level top, which would cause the stabilizers rubber bushing to always be misaligned. That may potentially shorten its lifespan and lead to premature looseness down the road.

I am looking at relocating the stock stabilizer and am wondering if the added height from the Metalcloak axle side bracket is a good thing or a bad thing. Choosing between that and the Clayton Off-road version, which does not raise the axle side mounting point as much as the Metalcloak. The Metalcloak version says it requires a 2 inch lift. I have a 2023 JLUR XR, so I am not sure if they mean 2” over a stock JLU or a JLUR. Anyone know if I need to worry about interference with the Metalcloak version? Is there an advantage to the added height it provides? The suspension is otherwise stock (XR). I do have ARB diff covers installed, so I suppose those could create interference issues too.

 

[Flip]

I am looking at relocating the stock stabilizer and am wondering if the added height from the Metalcloak axle side bracket is a good thing or a bad thing. Choosing between that and the Clayton Off-road version, which does not raise the axle side mounting point as much as the Metalcloak. The Metalcloak version says it requires a 2 inch lift. I have a 2023 JLUR XR, so I am not sure if they mean 2” over a stock JLU or a JLUR. Anyone know if I need to worry about interference with the Metalcloak version? Is there an advantage to the added height it provides? The suspension is otherwise stock (XR). I do have ARB diff covers installed, so I suppose those could create interference issues too.

I haven't heard from or seen headbarcode out here for over a year now.

 

[Plumbean]

I haven't heard from or seen headbarcode out here for over a year now.

Well, perhaps someone else knows the answer and will jump in.

 

[Plumbean]

I am looking at relocating the stock stabilizer and am wondering if the added height from the Metalcloak axle side bracket is a good thing or a bad thing. Choosing between that and the Clayton Off-road version, which does not raise the axle side mounting point as much as the Metalcloak. The Metalcloak version says it requires a 2 inch lift. I have a 2023 JLUR XR, so I am not sure if they mean 2” over a stock JLU or a JLUR. Anyone know if I need to worry about interference with the Metalcloak version? Is there an advantage to the added height it provides? The suspension is otherwise stock (XR). I do have ARB diff covers installed, so I suppose those could create interference issues too.

Bumping my own post in hopes that someone will jump in here with some views/experience.

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