Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Steering stabilizer??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 07:23 PM
  #1  
Speedjester's Avatar
Speedjester
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 492
Likes: 2
Steering stabilizer??

Well took alook under the truck yesterday and noticed oil on the steering stabilizer.. Wiped it off and this morning noticed oil on it again... Wiped it off drove it a bit and again it was covered in oil... So pulled into my buddies shop wiped it down and drove home.. And its dry... What are the chances it corrected itself??? Or could all of the hydraulic oil have leaked out??? Is there a test other than taking it out and compressing it??? Thanks again
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:19 PM
  #2  
Zmann's Avatar
Zmann
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 4
From: AZ
leak= toast
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:46 PM
  #3  
Powerstroke_wannabe's Avatar
Powerstroke_wannabe
Posting Guru
20 Year Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,990
Likes: 1
From: Middleburg, FL
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Zmann
leak= toast
Agreed. Time for a new stabilizer. Leaks don't correct themselves. It's probably leaked it all out if it's not leaking anymore.
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:51 PM
  #4  
bismic's Avatar
bismic
Fleet Owner
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,881
Likes: 3,595
Club FTE Gold Member
Upgrade to a dual steering stabilizer. I think it is a needed upgrade. My plans are to install Frank's choice (Icon) or maybe Bilstein.
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:59 PM
  #5  
Zmann's Avatar
Zmann
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 4
From: AZ
I run bilstein .. I had a single rancho -- it was ok
 
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:59 PM
  #6  
Powerstroke_wannabe's Avatar
Powerstroke_wannabe
Posting Guru
20 Year Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,990
Likes: 1
From: Middleburg, FL
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by bismic
Upgrade to a dual steering stabilizer. I think it is a needed upgrade. My plans are to install Frank's choice (Icon) or maybe Bilstein.
Not to hijack this thread, but I've been very pleased with the ICON setup. Installation was a snap. Couldn't be any easier. The only down side is the ICON bracket mounts to the differential at the cover and uses a couple of the cover bolts. I would like to install a mag-hytec cover when I change out the fluid but I'll have to mod the new cover to make it work with the ICON bracket because of the raised fins on the mag-hytec cover. I know, nothing major but something to consider.
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:01 AM
  #7  
bismic's Avatar
bismic
Fleet Owner
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,881
Likes: 3,595
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by Zmann
I run bilstein .. I had a single rancho -- it was ok
How was the install for your Bilsteins?
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 09:24 AM
  #8  
sammy77's Avatar
sammy77
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,202
Likes: 1
From: Illinois
Originally Posted by Zmann
I run bilstein .. I had a single rancho -- it was ok

Which Bilstein do you have? I'm lookin for something to match my 5100's. Bilstein does not make a zinc stabilizer for the 05 and up. I wanna stay with a single as I have a Mag tec Front cover on my truck.

sorry for the hijack...
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:32 AM
  #9  
Zmann's Avatar
Zmann
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 4
From: AZ
sammy the factory stabilizer is so buried you don't really see it .. but the Rancho replacement for OEM is silver
I am posting my bilstein pic in a second
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:40 AM
  #10  
Zmann's Avatar
Zmann
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 4
From: AZ
it comes with black boots for about 299 check ebay



 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 05:35 PM
  #11  
EODguyJake's Avatar
EODguyJake
Fulltime INFIDEL!
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
From: Down South
Originally Posted by Powerstroke_wannabe
The only down side is the ICON bracket mounts to the differential at the cover and uses a couple of the cover bolts.
That's only on the coil sprung trucks. I don't think the OP said what year his truck was. That or I missed it. I have the Icon kit on my 04, and I love it. I went with the Bilstein shocks rather than the Icon brand. I heard they were just rebadged Bilsteins. That, and I personally didn't care for the little "Top Gun Customs" thingy.

At any rate, a dual stabilizer set u is the only way to go, IMO.
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:27 PM
  #12  
bradyracing's Avatar
bradyracing
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
From: Webb, MS
Originally Posted by Zmann
it comes with black boots for about 299 check ebay



Wait a minute, do you work for or own Top Gun Custumz?
 
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2010 | 09:31 AM
  #13  
Zmann's Avatar
Zmann
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 4
From: AZ
no! lol I copied that from ebay
I searched forever for a moderately priced dual setup that didn't come with cheap shocks
some were over 800$ ouch I think this is a good deal for opposing gas charged shocks?

but the more I look at it I think I am going to take off the centerpiece

ps I am a just a lowly general contractor
 
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2010 | 11:24 AM
  #14  
sammy77's Avatar
sammy77
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,202
Likes: 1
From: Illinois
Thank you Zmann, I'd go that route, but I have Mag Tec cover. Don't think it'd work. I'd like to replace mine as well. I was just hoping to match shocks.
 
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2010 | 11:30 AM
  #15  
Zmann's Avatar
Zmann
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 4
From: AZ
are you just putting one in the stock location?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:32 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE