Probably dumb Fox adjustable stabilizer questions...but I'm gonna ask anyway

[HRJ]

Do I re-use the metal sleeve that was used on the passenger side of the stock stabilizer? And are the torque specs really 85 ft/lb on the passenger side and 135 ft/lb on the driver side? I didn't go that far when I installed mine last night. Felt like I was gonna break a bolt. Especially on the passenger side. I never felt a sensation of the the bolt getting close to a "can't turn it any more" point.

Advice?

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

Do I re-use the metal sleeve that was used on the passenger side of the stock stabilizer? And are the torque specs really 85 ft/lb on the passenger side and 135 ft/lb on the driver side? I didn't go that far when I installed mine last night. Felt like I was gonna break a bolt. Especially on the passenger side. I never felt a sensation of the the bolt getting close to a "can't turn it any more" point.

Advice?

I installed per AO instructions. And I did torque to 85 and 135. No problems in 18 months.

 

[TCMColorado]

Per the service portal the torque specification is 100nm and 120nm or 74 ft-lb and 89 ft-lb.

The metal sleeve from the OEM damper would not fit in the bushing of the Fox damper I used on my Grenadier.

 

[HRJ]

mine either, just making sure.

OK, I’ll keep turning the bolt. Just feels weird.

 

[TCMColorado]

mine either, just making sure.

OK, I’ll keep turning the bolt. Just feels weird.

Use a torque wrench and tighten to 75 ft-lb and 90 ft-lb respectively. The axle side bolt does snug up slowly. It is because the Fox bushing is two parts and it compresses until the two halves are fully seated against each other.

 

[HRJ]

Oh OK that helps a lot

 

[INEOS OG]

You got this, it is a 15 minute job. 2.5 of 10.

I zip tied the factory sleeve in place on the take off stabilizer and threw the OEM stabilizer away 6 months later.

 

[INEOS OG]

Per the service portal the torque specification is 100nm and 120nm or 74 ft-lb and 89 ft-lb.

The metal sleeve from the OEM damper would not fit in the bushing of the Fox damper I used on my Grenadier.
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FWIW I did mine as a 59 year old dude on my driveway in under 20 minutes.

 

[HRJ]

Yeah it’s not a hard job. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t making a mistake on the torque. It honestly felt just like every time I snapped off a bolt.

 

[Tazzieman]

I never felt a sensation of the the bolt getting close to a "can't turn it any more" point.

You've never been through the "righty tighty , uh oh, loosey" door?
You haven't lived

 

[INEOS OG]

While you are under there you might consider this as well.


View: https://youtu.be/Qu5U4PVP5A4?si=VtIing0_CTzzH1Yg

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

You got this, it is a 15 minute job. 2.5 of 10.

I zip tied the factory sleeve in place on the take off stabilizer and threw the OEM stabilizer away 6 months later.
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Dang that is clean!

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

FWIW I did mine as a 59 year old dude on my driveway in under 20 minutes.

I agree, my wife and I did it in 15min (after I got the wrenches) and we are on the 70 year old side. If only everything was this easy.

 

[TCMColorado]

While you are under there you might consider this as well.


View: https://youtu.be/Qu5U4PVP5A4?si=VtIing0_CTzzH1Yg

A great mod. I set my stops to 37° of turn in either direction by adjusting the lock nuts on the OEM bolts. There is room for more, but given my tire size it would have caused the tires to make contact with the fender liner under compression. Best way to do this is to put the front axle on jack stands so the wheel can easily be turned from lock to lock. Set your preferred steering range and preferred tire clearance. I don't recommend just pulling off the factory nuts, replacing them with washers and calling it good. Check your tire clearance and decide on the optimal setting for your particular setup.

 

[INEOS OG]

I agree, my wife and I did outrin 15min (after I got the wrenches) and we are on the 70 year old side. If only everything was this easy.

Good job!

 

[HRJ]

Damn you dudes are f’in old