Stabilizer setting and shimmying

[Jeep&dogs]

So after a few months now with the Jeep driving good I finally decided to install the relocation stuff I had sitting around for the Fox ATS stabilizer. I used the Steer smarts bracket on the axel and a 1.75 tie rod clamp from TMR customs. I installed everything and took it for a ride, not really any difference. For the hell of it I clicked the stabilizer up 4 notches, I think that ended up around 12......holly crap the thing drove like crap! Steering wheel was all over the place on every little bump, seriously though it was going to go into full on death wobble. Drove the same rout 3-4 times and it did it every time. Changed it back to the original setting and did the same ride......gone, back to the way it was. I can’t believe this thing is that sensitive.

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[Arterius2]

So after a few months now with the Jeep driving good I finally decided to install the relocation stuff I had sitting around for the Fox ATS stabilizer. I used the Steer smarts bracket on the axel and a 1.75 tie rod clamp from TMR customs. I installed everything and took it for a ride, not really any difference. For the hell of it I clicked the stabilizer up 4 notches, I think that ended up around 12......holly crap the thing drove like crap! Steering wheel was all over the place on every little bump, seriously though it was going to go into full on death wobble. Drove the same rout 3-4 times and it did it every time. Changed it back to the original setting and did the same ride......gone, back to the way it was. I can’t believe this thing is that sensitive.

Mine is on the stiffest setting (24th click) and drives like a dream.

 

[JimLee]

So after a few months now with the Jeep driving good I finally decided to install the relocation stuff I had sitting around for the Fox ATS stabilizer. I used the Steer smarts bracket on the axel and a 1.75 tie rod clamp from TMR customs. I installed everything and took it for a ride, not really any difference. For the hell of it I clicked the stabilizer up 4 notches, I think that ended up around 12......holly crap the thing drove like crap! Steering wheel was all over the place on every little bump, seriously though it was going to go into full on death wobble. Drove the same rout 3-4 times and it did it every time. Changed it back to the original setting and did the same ride......gone, back to the way it was. I can’t believe this thing is that sensitive.

I wonder if your Fox ATS is defective or mis-valved. I wonder if you sent it in for service if they would find an issue with it, although you have already thrown a ton of money at this problem. Mine is at 14 and doesn't do this although it is just too stiff and increases bump steer if I go above around 17 or 18.

 

[Jeep&dogs]

Mine is on the stiffest setting (24th click) and drives like a dream.

Is yours in the stock location? I had mine turned up quite a bit in the stock location and never had an issue either.

 

[Jeep&dogs]

I wonder if your Fox ATS is defective or mis-valved. I wonder if you sent it in for service if they would find an issue with it, although you have already thrown a ton of money at this problem. Mine is at 14 and doesn't do this although it is just too stiff and increases bump steer if I go above around 17 or 18.

Where is yours located? Stock location or raised? In the stock location I had it maxed at one point. Wheel return sucked, where I have had it it was as stiff as I could get it and keep good wheel return.

 

[JimLee]

Where is yours located? Stock location or raised? In the stock location I had it maxed at one point. Wheel return sucked, where I have had it it was as stiff as I could get it and keep good wheel return.

I'm using the Synergy track bar bolt at one end and clamp on the tie rod, so not stock but not raised.

 

[Arterius2]

Is yours in the stock location? I had mine turned up quite a bit in the stock location and never had an issue either.

Yep stock location.

 

[JimLee]

I'm using the Synergy track bar bolt at one end and clamp on the tie rod, so not stock but not raised.

Edit: I guess it is raised, I haven't seen the stock location in so long I forgot what it looked like, lol

 

[Jeep&dogs]

I'm using the Synergy track bar bolt at one end and clamp on the tie rod, so not stock but not raised.

I have the steer smart bracket and a tie rod clamp. So basically the same position as yours.

 

[Jeep&dogs]

Edit: I guess it is raised, I haven't seen the stock location in so long I forgot what it looked like, lol

Trust me I forgot what a lot of stuff looked like stock on this thing! LOL!

 

[SmoothJeepOperator]

I think I'll just stick with the stock steering stabilizer. Doesn't seem like these adjustable ones add that much value. I finally added my dynatrac ball joints and death wobble isn't even in my mind anymore!

 

[JimLee]

I have the steer smart bracket and a tie rod clamp. So basically the same position as yours.

I wonder if there's something with the "angle of the dangle", it appears the steer smarts bracket puts the tack bar side of the stabilizer a little higher than the extended track bar bolt, not a lot, but a little bit different.

 

[Jeep&dogs]

I think I'll just stick with the stock steering stabilizer. Doesn't seem like these adjustable ones add that much value. I finally added my dynatrac ball joints and death wobble isn't even in my mind anymore!

Prior to today it was driving great. Honestly if I didn’t have it already I probably wouldn’t bother with it.

 

[Roky]

Prior to today it was driving great. Honestly if I didn’t have it already I probably wouldn’t bother with it.

I’m also using synergy track bar bolt, on 17 clicks, works great. If I try and go any stiffer, it doesn’t play well with my caster , a little over 6 deg.

 

[JimLee]

I think I'll just stick with the stock steering stabilizer. Doesn't seem like these adjustable ones add that much value. I finally added my dynatrac ball joints and death wobble isn't even in my mind anymore!

I'm going to slightly disagree with this, the Fox ATS made my Jeep steer like a completely different vehicle, for the better. More so than any of the other aftermarket steering components I have added. I think the benefit may vary based on your complete steering/suspension/tires/wheels setup though looking at some other peoples experience with them (good and bad). Now are they worth what you pay for them, IMO no, but I honestly don't think any one thing I have bought for the Jeep is "worth" what I've paid for it, that's just the nature of the hobby though. I actually thinking about buying a second one so I don't have to go without when I send this one in for a rebuild every couple of years.

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