What steering stabilizer do I need?

[Igor Khmyz]

Hey guys, I am don't know much about steering stabilizers and I think I need it on my Jeep Tj. I am putting a 2 inch lift with a 1 inch body lift and am going to run 33s. Can you guys help me figure out what I need?

 

[joe98tj]

You can run a stock one if you want. Usually the difference they make isn't that much.

 

[Igor Khmyz]

You can run a stock one if you want. Usually the difference they make isn't that much.

I need to replace my steering shock anyways. What do you think is best: stock or after market?

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The steering stabilizer (more accurately known as the steering damper) requires nothing special, the least expensive one you find will be fine. Stick with a stock hydraulic like a Monroe, Rancho, etc.

 

[joe98tj]

I need to replace my steering shock anyways. What do you think is best: stock or after market?

The best thing is removing it and never looking back. Start saving your pennies for a hydro assist ram.

Unless you don't plan to wheel the jeep. Then, see above ^

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The stabilizer/damper has a purpose, to help isolate the steering system from the shocks and jolts from everyday driving and offroading.

 

[Chris]

This is all you need:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C53XRK/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Igor Khmyz]

This is all you need:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C53XRK/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Nothing more, nothing less.

Thank you. I did more research and realized that expensive and cheap steering dampers are almost no different in ride quality. Thank you everyone for your help.

 

[Chris]

Thank you. I did more research and realized that expensive and cheap steering dampers are almost no different in ride quality. Thank you everyone for your help.

Yep, your research is spot on. You won't notice any difference at all between the steering damper I linked to and something much more expensive. Though I will say some of the more expensive ones actually make it harder to turn the steering wheel, which isn't a good thing.