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Steering stabilizers - bilstein or not ??

I did a search but can't find much on bilstein stabilizers - just shocks.

Just updated some front end parts - new ball joints and axle seals, as well as all new tie rod ends and drag link parts. Also did all new brakes. New shocks coming this week. So basically have a new front end.

Steering stabilizers are shot and I'm debating on doing bilsteins or not. I do run 35" tires and will do a dual stabilizer. Anyone made the change and like or hate it ???
 
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i run the same one from top gun on my 2000 and would not use anything else great set up
 
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looking at the one they make that's actually in line so it doesn't hang below the tie rod bar .. but acewolf you like the feel of the bilsteins ?
 
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yes started with procomps the were junk so i went to bilstiens no more jumpy ness feeling in the front,with pro comps was having to aline the front end three times a year and went through 2 inner tie rods and drag arms moved to bilstien set up and have not had to realine in year half tacks perfectly straight no probs
 
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TNT --- Unless you are running 37" or larger tires...then you really do not need a dual setup. Of course the cool factor works...

So...the single Bilstein info is for your SD...

Bilstein 5100 Series Steering Stabilizer
Part # : F4-BE5-F884-H0

Good luck...


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I used a Monroe stabilizer shock in the stock location and it seemed to work well with my 35s.
 
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I run the TGC dual setup with bilsteins on my 2010 350 and its a huge improvement, bump steer is virtually gone!
 
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X3 on the TGC dual bilsteins. Im only running 295's but its one of my favorite mods on my truck so far. I had pro comp before and it didn't seem to help much.
 
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well just ordered the dual bilstein from Top Gun Customz .. we'll see how it does !!
 
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well just ordered the dual bilstein from Top Gun Customz .. we'll see how it does !!
If you get a chance...take some pics during the install. Or better yet...install video???!!!???

Good luck...looking forward to your impression report...


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Yes please take pics! I'm probably gonna order that for my truck in a month or two. Keep us posted!
 
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Okay guys will do
 
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