Owners who fit an aftermarket offset tie rod kit often find the factory steering stabilizer mount can't be reused, and the FOX 803-02-056 solves that problem as a 1.5-inch tie rod mounting clamp. It gives a steering stabilizer a fixed attachment point on the tie rod itself. Builders have noted that options for a 1.5" tie rod clamp are limited, and welding a bracket onto a tie rod can alter the steel's temper and risk bending the rod at the weld, so a bolt-on clamp is the cleaner route.
Choose this FOX clamp for a 1.5-inch tie rod, not a generic 1-5/8 clamp. Owners on user forums report no issues running Fox steering stabilizer hardware on a 1.5" tie rod. Searches for 1.5 inch tie rod steering stabilizer clamp, Jeep JL tie rod stabilizer mount, and FOX 803-02-056 tie rod clamp typically point to this exact diameter, so confirm your tie rod's outside diameter before ordering.
Owners on user forums say the factory Jeep JL tie rod is 1-5/8 inch, and that a 1.5-inch clamp is sized for aftermarket 1.5-inch tie rods rather than the stock rod. Measure your tie rod's outside diameter before ordering.
User forums report that rubbing at full steering lock was resolved by rotating the clamp that attaches the stabilizer to the tie rod, which changes the stabilizer angle.
Before you bolt anything on, measure the tie rod's outside diameter, since user forums stress that the clamp must match the rod. Once mounted, cycle the steering to full lock in both directions and check for contact between the stabilizer and tie rod. Forum builders have resolved rubbing by rotating the clamp and repositioning the stabilizer. If the tie rod is bent or aftermarket components block the factory axle-side location, a bend in the tie rod can prevent the clamp from sitting far enough toward the passenger side, so plan for relocation. Confirm torque specs and hardware details with the manufacturer's install sheet.
