So recently join FTE after I bought my new to me 2006 F350 Lariat. I wanted to upgrade my steering and handling so I ordered the Rough Country dual stabilizer kit (Performance 2.2 Dual Steering Stabilizer for 2005-2017 Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty [PERF87491] | Rough Country Suspension Systems®).

I thought my truck did not have anything so I ordered the kit to improve the truck. Well today I crawled under my truck and took a good look and noticed there is a single shock angled from my axles upwards.

Here is my question, what should I do now?

I just bought Bilstein 5100's and saw they make a replacement shock for an OEM stabilizer system. Is my stabilizer system OEM?

Could or should I run 3 shocks for the steering or is it ridiculous?

I am new to all of this so would greatly appreciate your knowledge...I see that threads here get a lot of views but not many replies. I need advice on my next step please share your knowledge...thank you.

 

If you're running oversize tires the dual system is good. Stock tires, then the single OEM replacement is fine. Never heard of three.

 

I'm confused by what you are seeing and/or saying. You should have one horizontal steering stabilizer damper on the front steering linkage, that would get removed and replaced by the new dual damper setup. You do not need 3 steering dampers.
Your shocks should be going from the axles to the frame, is that what you are referencing? Pictures would be a big help to clarify if you are unfamiliar with the various components.

 

I have a 2000 F350 CC LB 4x4 Lariat how do I tell if the my steering stabilizer set up is stock or has been changed? i.e. Anybody have pics of what a stock configuration would look like?

Thanks, Retreever

 

This what you're talking about?

 

Thanks Mike, so I'm assuming this is a non-stock view?

Retreever

 

Thats the way they come from the factory.
The Steering Stabilizer is Standard Equipment. It's not part of any option package.

 

I have a 2000 F350 , I don't recall mine having the "shock absorber" just the linkage bars - can the "shock absorber" be added for my age of vehicle.

Thanks Again
Retreever

 

Yes it can be added since it is supposed to be there from the Ford assembly plant. Someone must have removed it for some strange reason. And it is called a steering stabilizer, not shock absorber.

 

I will post a picture of tomorrow when it is light out. The Rough Country system is completely horizontal with the axle. The stock system (I am assuming) goes from the axle upwards at an angle.

Thank you all for your responses though I appreciate your help...

 

1999-2004 OEM location stabilizer's should look similar to this:



2005+ look like this?

 

The stock one should be on all trucks. It mounts to the steering arm[drag link?] coming of the pitman arm and then to the frame. These are a wimpy little shock not much tougher than a shock that holds an SUV back hatch up. Replacing these is a worthy upgrade on a rig with stock size tires. All of my dutys have run 35s so I always add the dual stabilizers, which mount to the lower steering arm and then to the diff. I leave the stock wimpy one on as well.

 

You sir have answered my question. I have an 06' and mine is slanted upwards as the picture the other member posted (thank you).

I have 35's as well and already ordered the Rought Country dual 2.2 setup. I will install them and leave the factory on as well.

Have you had any issues with that? What if I upgrade to a Bilstein on the OEM shock also?

 

Are you guys with 35" tires experiencing any unwanted behavior due to the larger tires that is moving you adding the dual steering stabilizers? Just curious as I have had my 35"s for a few years and they don't give me any issues with a stock Dorman replacement single stabilizer, drives exactly the same as when it had the stock 31.6" tires. My 35"s are highway rib tread Nitto Duras, maybe that makes a bit of difference.