Steering Stabilizer is "sticking" on my JT recommendation for what to replace it with?

[1RNGR]

Wayalife always has the best answers to Jeep questions so here is mine. When I want to turn left, especially if it is very cold, my steering stabilizer "sticks" and it takes a few seconds to get it to turn left. Oddly, it only happens when turning left. I am going to replace the steering stabilizer. The QUESTION is: What would be the best option to replace it with? While I'm down there can I improve the steering overall and make a real improvement? I'm don't do any rock crawling, mostly just jeep trails and logging roads to hunt, fish, etc.

 

[wayoflife]

If you're sure it's the steering stabilizer that is sticking, I would check to see if it has a dent in it from a rock strike or if maybe it is bent. I personally find that the OEM steering stabilizer is best. Relocating it with something like this...

https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-steering-stabilizer-relocation-kit.html?category_id=4982

Will help prevent future strikes.

 

[1RNGR]

You nailed it, there is a dent, small but obvious. I will get what you suggest above. Ordering it now. How do you ALWAYS have the great answer?

 

[wayoflife]

You nailed it, there is a dent, small but obvious. I will get what you suggest above. Ordering it now. How do you ALWAYS have the great answer?

LOL - I've been doing this Jeep thing for a very very long time.

 

[DeJkUnlimited]

I agree with Eddie that the stock stabilizer seems the best. I helped a friend with a lift on their 4xe and the Mopar 2” lift on 35s installed the Fox 2.0 stabilizer as an upgrade and it introduced a really weird wobble or shimmy that only appears in the range of 50-53 mph. They insisted on an upgrade so we’re gonna try the Fox through shaft but I think they should just go back to stock.

 

[GP NOIR]

Test the steering with the stabilizer removed, before replacing it. The problem might be the power steering pump.