Steering stabilizer bar

[Dokatd]

I just came across this. Its very interesting comment on the steering. I hope this problem is solved at the factory and not at our garages.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOQyc58Ix2Q

This video is so wrong. The “second nut” is in the bar itself. The visible nut is the lock nut. Mine were loose on delivery, after tightening it has been just fine. And by the way, the word he was looking for was knuckle.

 

[RobP]

has anyone tried the new king steering stabilizer? i saw that owl carries it.

I was just looking at this on their website and it says it will return to center. Would love to hear from anyone who's installed one.

 

[parb]

I was just looking at this on their website and it says it will return to center. Would love to hear from anyone who's installed one.

exactly this. Would love to hear a review.

 

[Jérémie]

Probably a stupid question, but if I want to revert to stock, what are the torque values for the 18/21mm ?
I wasn't able to find that information and I guess, the values may differ from the ones needed for the Fox (75/110).

 

[OldSoldier]

Probably a stupid question, but if I want to revert to stock, what are the torque values for the 18/21mm ?
I wasn't able to find that information and I guess, the values may differ from the ones needed for the Fox (75/110).

Per Agile Off-road website I believe it’s 80/110, double check on their ATS shock install video

 

[AwestinTX]

I was just looking at this on their website and it says it will return to center. Would love to hear from anyone who's installed one.

I bought one and have driven it for about 350 miles. It returns more to center than the OEM stabilizer, but it does improve overall steering IMO. As far as money spent on the IG, it's been the best thing I've done. I think the King stabilizer tracks better at highway speeds as well - I don't know why that would be, but it seems to be the case. Also could be mental on my part. Took 7 mins to install.

 

[Blackgray]

Any updates/reviews for those running the King stabilizer?

 

[Michael_in_Baja]

I'm not sure if everyone's Grenadier has both nuts welded in. The Agile instructions stated that the passenger side nut required just one 18mm socket wrench and the driver's side needed two 21mm sockets. I only needed one socket for the latter. The instructions also said that the driver's side bracket might need to be spread apart to accommodate the stabilizer and two washers. In my case, they fit loosely. Each bolt has a different torque spec in the instructions. It's easier to install the driver's side stabilizer end first since you'll need to align the bolt through 2 washers and the nut on the other end of the bracket. I compressed the stabilizer by hand to align the passenger side end to the nut. Instructions say to turn the steering wheel one way to align the bolt. Hope those help.

This was my experience installing my steering stabilizer today only one 21 mm wrench or socket needed. My Trialmaster was built in May of '24.

I was a little dubious about this being a problem not worth solving but I am glad I installed the Fox ATS 2 from Agile Offroad. I set the dampener to 12 clicks which is right in the middle of its range and I noticed an instant improvement in the vehicle's steering.

It is still very deliberate but it will unwind itself 90% giving the driver the final 10%. I don't know whether or not other adjustments or settings would change that I suspect if you dialed it back closer to you 6 or 7 it might unwind itself all the way but I'm really happy with the outcome.

 

[Tazzieman]

For all the talk in 2022-23 about the stabiliser being vulnerable to damage I can't recall anyone smashing one up, and I've watched a fair few youtubes of people doing gnarly stuff.

 

[parb]

I did nothing super gnarly in Moab but fins'n'things isn't exactly childs play either on a stock grenadier. I did that trail and a really gnarly trail in lake Tahoe and not once in the 3,000 miles including those trails have I had an issue with my agile off-road steering stabilizer.

I changed out my front springs to the Ineos green springs and had to do a wheel alignment. I've done 1,000 miles with the new alignment and the car drives as well as my brand new Volvo xc90. It's superb and a must do mod in my opinion.

 

[Blackgray]

I installed my King steering stabilizer today. The install itself was very easy. I haven't had much seat time yet, but the return to center is improved and it seems like there's a little less play in the steering wheel. Looking forward to testing it out on the highway.

 

[Dokatd]

I installed my King steering stabilizer today. The install itself was very easy. I haven't had much seat time yet, but the return to center is improved and it seems like there's a little less play in the steering wheel. Looking forward to testing it out on the highway.

The reduced play feeling is the fact that the factory steering stabilizer tends to hold the steering one side or the other until you correct it. The aftermarket stabilizers loosen up the steering a bit and allows the steering to more naturally follow your intended direction.

Kind of hard to explain, but it’s a common issue that affects lots of different types of vehicles. On airplanes for instance if you have a sticking elevator the plane can be hard to keep stable due to the elevator sticking in position rather than weathervaning. A touch of lube on the elevator hinges and all of the sudden the plane feels more locked in and precise.