OEM Steering Stabilizer vs Teraflex 9550

[Gomer Pyle]

I have a 2021 JLU Ecodiesel Willys and I purchased a basic Teraflex 9550 steering stabilizer to replace the old OEM one. Upon inspection, the Teraflex unit looks smaller / less 'beefy' than the OEM one? Anybody else notice this or can share a similar occurrence?

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[Flip]

I replaced my OEM SS with a Bilstein. I compressed the OEM (weak) SS very easily with one hand. I needed both hands to compress the Bilstein.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

I replaced my original with a Fox stabilizer and didn't notice any difference. On my next JL I replaced the stock with an adjustable through shaft design (Falcon Nexus 2.2) and there was/is a noticeable difference. Unless your OEM is damaged, my prediction is that you will not notice a difference with the TeraFlex 9550. As far as size difference, the 9550 might look smaller because it doesn't have the plastic cover on the shaft that the OEM has:

 

[Wabujitsu]

I replaced my original with a Fox stabilizer and didn't notice any difference. On my next JL I replaced the stock with an adjustable through shaft design (Falcon Nexus 2.2) and there was/is a noticeable difference. Unless your OEM is damaged, my prediction is that you will not notice a difference with the TeraFlex 9550. As far as size difference, the 9550 might look smaller because it doesn't have the plastic cover on the shaft that the OEM has:

I can also attest to a noticeable improvement when I replaced the perfectly functional OEM SS with the non-adjustable Fox 2.0 through-shaft.

 

[Gomer Pyle]

that's all great news...I did notice the protective plastic cover on the OEM unit but even the tube/body of the Teraflex SS looks smaller...but it sounds like it delivers better performance despite the size difference. I plan to install this weekend...thanks for the input / insight!

 

[Wabujitsu]

that's all great news...I did notice the protective plastic cover on the OEM unit but even the tube/body of the Teraflex SS looks smaller...but it sounds like it delivers better performance despite the size difference. I plan to install this weekend...thanks for the input / insight!

JD, even if it is smaller, perhaps it has a better IFP design, and a better alloy shell that dissipates heat better/quicker, than the OEM shock?

 

[Graphite JL]

I replaced my worn out stock one with an AEV Bilstein one, it caused a noticeable pull to the right since the stabilizer is pressurized and always wanting to extend. I bought a cheap ($60) stabilizer from BDS, it works great, the little shimmy I had over rough roads is gone.

 

[Gomer Pyle]

JD, even if it is smaller, perhaps it has a better IFP design, and a better alloy shell that dissipates heat better/quicker, than the OEM shock?

10-4...I get it. I keep telling my wife size doesn't matter!

 

[rickinAZ]

If you want the stabilizer to be an upgrade you need to plan to spend more. I run the Falcon Nexus 2.1 and it's a good choice, but 3X the cost of yours. What you should look for is a "pass-through" design to avoid drifting to the left or right. Don't spend to get the 2.2 - you'll very rarely want any setting but the middle one (which is the 2.1's standard setting).

 

[running_man]

I replaced my OEM with the 9550 two years ago and saw a minimal improvement in handling. As most have mentioned, if you want to see a significant improvement, you're going to have to spend more for a higher quality unit. I'd say the 9550 is a solid SS for the money, but it's not going to have you talking about a big change over OEM.

 

[billrob71]

More so what the internal valving of the dampener is

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