Thank you very much for the info.Both parts are great quality and one or both actually did fix my wobble. The teraflex bar has a lobe on it that will hit the lowest bolt on the synergy bracket. The bracket is absolutely still adding a ton of reinforcement as the trackbar bolt holds them together at almost the same point. Even knowing I need to leave this bolt out I would buy this combo again.
No real reason other than I have had my eyes set on the Steer Smarts or the Teraflex.....
+1I have Rusty's version which doesn't include the shaft brace. Super easy
I gotta admit, that Teraflex bar is a thing of beauty!Prior to the install I did not expect a problem. I have not had my hands on the synergy track bar and I’m sure it is top notch but the teraflex track bar is a 22 lb masterpiece. I also already had the teraflex axel side track bar bracket. For me selecting each component individually is part of the fun of the build.
Thanks for the info, it's tough to tell what it slop in the steering box. How would you diagnose that?It will not tighten up a steering box with internal slop. My understanding is it's designed to strengthen the track bar mount to frame and aluminum steering box housing at the sector shaft/pitman arm. I had problems installing mine but believe it to be a good product. My JL's steering is excellent.
YOu need to know the brace and Teraflex will NOT play together unless you leave one bolt out.I just ordered this part along with the Teraflex Track bar. 1 anyone have this combo yet, hopefully it clears. I have 2" bumpstops.
Where did you guys get your 42MM. I have a 1200 LBS 1/2 impact but cant seem to find a 1/2 drive 42mm and prefer not to also buy an 1/2 to 3/4 adapter.
I have both, and no, they do not work together very well. The Teraflex track bar end that goes into the brace is too large, and there is a bolt that interferes with it seating properly in the brace. The only way to get them to work together is to: 1. Grind down the end of the track bar, or 2. Leave the bolt out.Please report back if this setup works (teraflex track bar with Synergy brace) as I am looking at the same setup.
Are you using a 6-point or 12-point socket?Heads up to installers. Don't do as I did, part and shipping $39. Ouchy
Glad to hear that the second nut did the trick, and fully agree that it's not worth any further hassle over a $39 nut.Turns out my issue had nothing to do with the socket I was using. The problem was a hardened whitish gray substance that filled the last couple threads of the 1st problem nut. No way was that nut going to fully seat. Thats why the socket jumped and damaged the nut. I have no idea what is was or where where it came from.
In hind sight, I should have photographed it or mailed the bad nut to Snyergy but at that point with second nut installedI just wanted to be done with it and threw the first nut in the trash. BTW, Second nut threaded on by hand until seated and torqued down fine. LOL, My experience with this brace installation was one of only a few issues I’ve had installing a rather extensive list of after market parts. Just an unfortunate serious of minor issues that happen. It’s still a good worth while product IMO and finishes beefing up my steering linkage for 37” tires.
Did you have any issues with the steersmart trackbar fitting in the Synergy Sector shaft brace? In other words where you able to use all bolts that came with the sector shaft brace kit?Just returned from a 30 mile ride on a windy back road and return by freeway 65/75 mph. My steering feels very good. Not rack&pinion very good like my VW Golf but for an old school system, this solid axle 4x4 is steering pretty damn good IMO. Even better than my 2012 Ram 3500 4x4. I guess I'm going to be making more Synergy purchases pretty soon!
FYI, My steering is the stock box, Synergy sector shaft bracket, Draglink, Tie-rod, and Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer. Lift is Mopar with SteerSmart trackbar, and Synergy LCA's. Wheels are AEV JL Pintle and tires are Cooper SST Pro C rated 37x12.5r 17 @ 28 PSI.