Steering stabilizer

[JeepinCpt]

I believe the PO left the stock steering stabilizer after lifting my 02 tj. If so should I swap it out? Sorry one pic is upside down.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Don't worry about it unless you have reason to believe it's worn out. A properly setup Jeep can run fine without a steering stabilizer, so you'll be fine unless it's shot.

 

[JeepinCpt]

Great thanks. I won't touch it since its not broken.

 

[56cj5]

I would replace it. Personally I swaped mine for a new heavy duty one. It made all the difference in the world. The stock one is the equivalent of a screen door shock in my opinion . But it's up to you
I found it cut down on the shimming that occurs when going over railroad tracks and pot holes

 

[JeepinCpt]

Well for the 40 bucks they cost it would not hurt to swap it out. I am running 33's so I guess a heavier duty stabilizer will be in order.

 

[TerryMason]

Make sure you take color into account when ordering the new one. It seems that manufacturers love to make these things out of florescent colors. I think Rubicon Express, Rough Country and possibly Teraflex are all silver / black

 

[JeepinCpt]

Great I will. My shocks now are white w red boots so I will def check that out

 

[superj]

i just used a heavy duty monroe when i did my last two jeep lifts. never had a problem. since its yellow though, i painted it black

 

[jps4jeep]

Same as bounty mentioned, you really don't need it. In my opinion, I find that a stabilizer will mask and hide actual steering feed back issues like bad ball joint, improper toe etc..

 

[Ggg]

I agree %100 with Bounty and JPS. They are not needed at all if your alignment is set correctly. If not they just cover up symptoms you should be noticing so a small repair doesn't become a big one.
I run tires as large as 41x14.5x17 and I do not need one at all.