ICON Steering Stabilizer for Jeep Wrangler - Easy Install and Test Drive
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- This time on the upgrades for the AutoEdits Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU I finish up the Spicer Unlimited Dana 44 install with this Centerline style steering stabilizer from Icon Vehicle Dynamics and WOW what an amazing upgrade!
Not only is this thing a great looking bit of kit... it performs way better than I thought it would. Which is saying a lot since I expect a lot from my Jeep!
Plus, this is a VERY easy upgrade that I would rate at the beginner level for installation. The only unique tool you will need is a torque wrench that can register up to 150 ft. lbs.
Here's a link to the Icon website to check this thing out... iconvehicledynamics.com/acces...
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Thanks Jason.... I always look forward to watching your informative in depth videos. I appreciate the time and effort you putt into them. I’m gonna look into that style of steering stabilizer. It’s a lot cheaper than hydro assist 😂😎👊🏼💪🏼
Thanks so much... I'm glad you're here!
Great video. I have based a lot of my purchases on your buil. This is my first jeep and really any off roading. Live that you started this series the same way.
Thank you ... it's a long learning process!
Nice. Loving those seats you put in a few episodes ago. They look great.
Thanks, I am too!
Another fantastic episode! Thanks.
Thank you!
Your videos are awesome! Great job
Hey, thanks a ton! You rock!
I feel a trip coming up. Hell yeah brother.
Heck yeah!
Great video and good job mr edits !
Thank you, thank you!!!
Anti-seize is how the Silver Surfer ended up silver. He just opened the bottle.
HAHAHA! That would be an amazing story line for that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You definitely got one of the cleanest jeeps I’ve seen
Hey thanks... I think... lol
@@AutoEdits I've been following you since you put the 37s on it with no lift. Its come a long way and looks amazing.
Great vid as always!! The funny thing my buddy just installed one of those on his JLUR today
Good choice! That is funny.
I have to say I am liking the stabilizer on my JLUR.
@@AutoEdits 9999
Another great video!
Thanks dude!
I watched to the end for a Pinto (your helper) sighting. Better luck next time I guess. Just had mine regeared to 4.88 and RCV shafts, Artec truss and gusseted. I have a 2020 JLU Sport. From your videos, I got on to Metalcloak and if they are watching that's why I purchased a complete front end and rear track bar group. Fox and Teraflex also carry these pass through styled dampeners. Warm wishes from parts south and east.
Yeah, this was a quick one and Pinto doesn't always come out in the garage as much anymore. I had a similar setup on my motorcycle and this just makes sense to me!
Nice upgrade.
It’s a fun one!
Couple little points, those were tie-rods moving not ball joints and true torque on that tracbar bolt would be made from the nut side, when available. Fun video to watch, like it and entertaining when some-one with passion does some-thing they love to some-thing they love! LOL Rock-on Buddy and never mind my nitpicking.....doesn't matter! Hahahaha
Great video as usual - first time seeing that type of stabilizer - I have the metalcloak one like your old one. New one looks pretty cool - anyway still love the new front axle - nice shirt!! :)
Thanks for watching!
Good stuff Jason. 👍
Thanks 👍
@@AutoEdits Keep the videos coming Jason. 👍
Good video 👍
Thanks 👍
How did I miss thus video!!!
RUclips is hiding me from you!
The jeep is really coming together! Any future upgrades planned? I love that you do mods that actually do something more than "ground clearance". Not just big tyres and a lift, lol.
Lots more coming!!!
@@AutoEdits looking forward to it!!
Always good to go on 4-low!
Got that right!
hydro assist is the best steering stabilizer ;) I just went hydro assist and it was the best decision ever great video
I thought a lot about that and totally agree about how good hydro assist is but am trying to sneak up on that level... if that makes sense at all.
@@AutoEdits don’t Blame you I die axle swap them hydro assist
I bought a set of ultimate 60’s and installed them on my Jeep. I need a shirt!
Maybe shoot some video of that stuff!!!
Great as usual. What's next? I'm curious.
Lots of things to come... still trying to figure out what is the exact right rear axle upgrade and then some suspension tweaks and other fun things! Maybe a cool on board air down/up system!
nice.....were early guys 😇
Yes you are! Thank you!
I enjoy your videos and have been subscribed for quite awhile now. Where are you located? The area looks similar to Canyon Country and Simi Valley. I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the Icon Centerline after you've had it for awhile. I love mine. I installed one of these on my JLU Rubicon Recon back in July, along with an Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 8 2.5" suspension lift, and 37" Nittos and 17" Teraflex Nomad wheels. Man, it rides so nice. I love it. Nice video. I'm looking forward to your next post bro.
Thanks! That sounds like a great build you have... solid choice of parts! Yes, I'm in Santa Clarita.
@@AutoEdits - I thought so. My brother used to live there, and he used to own a record store called Rock Candy Music on Plum Canyon. Small world. I'm looking forward to watching the next mods you do. I like your cool, no nonsense approach. Have a good night.
Awesome video as always! What mic are you using? Sounds great!
Thanks! I’m trying the little Rode wireless and it’s doing great.
I did a DIY psc hydro assist for under $300, 10x better than any steering stabilizer you can buy.
Sweet...
Thanks!
Thats a crazy design, but looks interesting and I wonder how it will be long term
We'll find out together... but my buddy has been running one for a couple years now.
Hey Jason, great video. You did the visual side by side comparison. But can you comment on the difference between the feel of the drive with Rocksport vs Icon? It doesn’t appear that there is a noticeable difference.
It's kind of subtle... the Rocksport feels good like the stock setup... I don't really have a complaint. The thru-shaft has a more refined feel and less steering intrusion during bumpy sections. My honest opinion is many people won't notice the difference but I definitely do. Worth the price jump, to me, yes.
200 bucks more you could have had hydro assist brother best upgrade you could ever make
I totally get why you're thinking that but you lose feel with hydro assist and if I stay at this intermediate tire size... all I will need is the PSC big bore kit to be dialed.
@@AutoEdits I love the feeling of being able to turn my 40s like their doughnuts lol but to each their own, big bore is a great upgrade, eventually I'll replace my redhead box with it as well, another great video though been watching your channel for years
@@ironbearjku2233 Absolutely! Thanks for the input... I'm always learning and when I do get the big bore box... I'm going to get it pre-fitted for the ram assist because you are right that any bigger tires than what I have and it's a must!
@@AutoEdits if your ever out in southern NM area let me know well hit the trails, 8s 9s 10s all day lol
Great video! I’m new to the jeep community and got my first Jeep. Does anyone know what causes my steering wheel to shake a lot when I’m driving on the highway or when I hit a bump?? Thank you!
This mostly calms down the effects when you hit a bump... if there is a constant shake to your steering wheel, that can be a tire out of balance or other issue.
Great video, would this be beneficial on a new stock Wrangler JL to help with control going down the road for everyday use?
Yes, absolutely
do they sell different clamp sizes? I have a RK 1 3/4 tie rod and have a fusion 4x4 clamp that takes a bolt... and have a PSC clamp that takes a bolt...
but finding these type that have their own clamp is tough to fit on larger tie rods
Yep they sure do!!!
Hey Jason! Quick question, did you install a steering box bracket? Or did you upgrade the steeringas a whole? The reason I ask is because both my brother and myself are running 2018 jk 2dr, and we both experience wobble in the wheel... he has metalcloak tie/trackbar and a synergy tie rod. Im on stock steering. Thanks, and always love watching your content
I'm running the stock box no brackets or anything at this point. What stabilizer are you running and maybe add a little toe-out to your alignment. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
@@AutoEdits well, I bent the crap out of my stock one and took it off, test drove it and got really bad death wobble. Put on a fox 2.0 and that almost took away the DW. Still have the shimmy though, brothers got a factory one because I took his fox haha im replacing ball joints this Friday on mine too
@@AutoEdits good to know about not having a bracket, maybe that's not so much the problem then! Thanks again
That's when it gets frustrating chasing a bunch of things. it's not the bracket... check the ball joints and double check the alignment and caster. If you watched that axle install video... I've been driving this thing around without a stabilizer for a week or so.
@@AutoEdits thanks Jason, will check out those other parts.
What tire pressure are you running in the pats? I have almost exact same setup and now tracking down a little flighty steering
I run 28psi cold that settles in at about 32 on the highway. Flighty feel could be not enough caster, I run +5 or too much toe out.
Great video. What's the front bumper you have on there ?
MetalCloak Stubby!
@@AutoEdits it's quite nice.
Whats the real benefit over your old one?
They say that after running and wheeling with 37” tires or larger for a period of time that you will eventually need to upgrade your steering box. Do you plan on upgrading to say like a PSC big bore steering box anytime soon?
YES I do!!!! That is my first choice but leave it to me to do another few weeks worth of research to over think it for a while ...LOL
Check out red head also.
I love my PSC big bore kit, +10mm sector shaft size increase, and it turns my 40s with ease. no brainer.
@@k5chevyblazer do you have the whole kit or just the psc steering box?
How are you liking the Centerline so far and do you wish you had gone for the adjustable?
I need to buy a new stabilizer and can't decide between this Icon or the Fox 2.0 TS. Any input would be greatly appreciated
I love it. I wouldn't want the adjustable one, it feels just right to me. I don't think you can go wrong with either option though.
Surprised you didn’t go with metalcloak. I just did. Works well.
I had the metalcloak stabilizer and it was good but it was easier to mount this on the track bar side and I believe the centerline performs better.
@@AutoEdits They have a new bracket to get it above the track bar.
What brand are you using for track & tied rod ??
That’s the MetalCloak heavy duty kit.
Good Morning Jason. So you recently responded to me regarding the metal cloak steering kit with rocksport shock stabilizer. Obviously you installed the Dana axle. Did I miss a video that you removed the rocksport at some time? Or did you remove it previously for this video install of the centerline.
I re watched the ‘Dana axle’ install. And some where you switched to the PSC stabilizer. I must have missed that video. However ..the PSC was not on when you did this video.
What is your question?
@@AutoEdits if I’m correct. The first stabilizer was the metal cloak. The second was the PSC. And the third install was the icon. On this video. I did not see any stabilizer on as you went to install the Icon. Did you remove the other stabilizer altogether before installing the Icon.?
Falcon steering stabilizer looks more cool!
Glad you think so.
Any suggestion how to fit hydro assist on the UD44 Axle? I hate that stinking track bar mount.
I dislike that tab as well and have since cut it off... much nicer. I just finished doing a full hydro assist install on my buddy's Jeep and I would simply weld the tabs that come with that kit onto the flange near where that tab originally was. Should I do that install on mine and shoot a video?
@@AutoEdits for me that would be interesting if you research rams, reservoirs, coolers. I am going to be trying to save money, not doing a PSC kit. The needed ram length for my setup is 6", so I think I can buy an off the shelf ram and hoses for much less than a hydro assist kit. I think a resevoir could easily be made. I dont yet know which ram manufacturer is quality. I love how you show less experienced people like me how to make our jeeps very capable!
Also regarding that track bar mount, the higher position is not as high as the amount my flipped drag link went up (3"). Is that any concern to you?
Just picked up my JK and looking at replacing these rough country dual stabilizers (im only guessing they're rough country, white with orange sleeves- no markings) Do you think this icon stabilizer is an upgrade?
Yes, absolutely.
Did you replace the RC with this one?.. I was thinking of getting RC.. Which one is better?
You didn’t show the wrench removal on the backside after wedging it in there with 150 ft lbs.
Oh shoot... I better go get that thing outta there!
What size tie rod is the stabilizer bolted to?
Click the link in the description for size options.
@@AutoEdits The link is for Icon.What size tire rod do you have?
@@davidrosin6712 Oh gotcha 1.625" metalcloak.com/jk-wrangler-metalcloak-hd-steering-system-rocksport-edition.html
Dude, cross-threading is just free loctite
So true...lol
Hope i dont sound stupid but what does that do
Did you watch the video? It stabilizes the steering feedback from the tires to the steering wheel.
@@AutoEdits is that why the steering wheel shakes while driving, sorry im not a mechanic. Thanks for the info
@@troypurnell7479 It's a bit more complicated than that... I do some explanation in the axle installation video before this one but the stabilizer does help ease the shaking felt in the wheel but if you have a tire out of balance or other issue... it makes it tricky. This is a good item to have as a starting point.
Thank you, for the info stay safe, helped alot.
that is a simple steering damper. motorcycles have them as well. not a high tech item really. just a hydraulic damper.
Um, yeah... we know. Just different from 85% of the other Jeep steering stabilizers on the market.
You shouldn’t say things like through shaft 🤭🤭🤭
HAHA! I can't help but giggle at that stuff... you typed "shaft" LOL
@@AutoEdits that made me laugh out loud
Laughs in PSC hydraulic assist
Not sure what this means.
@@AutoEdits means you shoulda got hydro