UPDATE:UPDATE:

I went to install the single Rancho steering stabilizer a couple of weekends ago and found the stock stabilizer was stiffer then the Rancho one. I had them side by side and compressed them together. The stock one was way stiffer/better, so I put the stock one back on and have returned the Rancho one. Also after reviewing Epic's video with the dual stabilizer install, I found he left the stock one in place and added two more. So his truck now has three of them! (Epic, Correct me if I am wrong) I personally think that may lead to steering pump failure, which would not be covered under warranty in my opinion.

Thanks to Kereams (Keith) for reminding me to update this thread/post.

Mike

 

I'm ok with that logic but it was pretty clear that the stock steering stabilizer alone was not cutting it. The video showed how the stock stabilizer allowed the tire/wheel to wobble. By adding the dual Rancho setup, the wobble was almost completely removed. All that is left now is what is transmitted through the tire itself.

There's probably no value in comparing the compression resistance of the stabilizers side to side as they are designed for completely different applications. The stock stabilizer is connected directly to the drag link and will dampen the feel transmitted through to the steering box. The Ranchos dampen movement further upstream and closer to the wheel and it takes two of them to do that. They're just in different places doing different things. It doesn't surprise me that the stock dampener is much stiffer but controlling the wobble with a single cylinder at the drag link location is a tall order. By adding additional dampening further upstream spreads out the work along the front end components instead of a single point. That should be a good thing.

As far as the power steering pump, time will tell. I talked to a few folks who have used them for years and they all said no pump failures. It's clear that the pump is not doing all the extra work because the steering is stiffer. The human being behind the wheel is adding force to the system as well.

It's just a calculated risk for me, all things considered. The driver first has to decide whether he has enough wobble to worry about.

 

The Rancho stabilizer was a direct replacement for the stock one and used the same location for mounting, so I felt the side by side compression resistance warranted me in sticking with the stock one. I agree with you that adding additional stabilizers upstream or closer to the wheel will have more of an effect. I really wish I could buy a single stabilizer with a little more compression to "Upgrade" my stock one without have to have three on my truck. Hopeful more people will test further options. At the end of the day, we owners spend a lot of our hard earned money on these trucks and can upgrade them as we see fit. That is what is so great about this forum, there are so many different opinions and options to chose from and test. I appreciate everyone’s input.

 

You may want to look into a replacement stabilizer from Carli Suspension. SGT93 and Darren32 both just recently installed a Carli and both have pretty good things to say about it.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...tabilizer.html

 

Right, I was thinking you were comparing one of the duals to the single OEM. I didn't know Rancho had a replacement for the OEM stab. I would have sent it back also if it was weaker. Less dampening is NOT what this truck needs.

 

For those interested: The Carli-Suspension Steering Stabilizer is:

The website and part number:
Carli 08+ Ford High Mount Steering Stabilizer
Part number: CS-FHMS-08
Price:$240.00 free shipping
Direct replacement for stock stabilizer.

I just got off the phone with the company rep, it fits 2011 Superduty trucks.

 

Did you ask them why everyone was airing them down to 75psi in the other thread? I like that solution the best thus far....

 

He said something about if the truck starts to pull more to the left, you can back off the pressure. He didn't get into details and I didn't really ask to be honest. I think it a "Set the pressure to the need of your truck" adjustment in my opinion.

 

I agree. Thank you.

Any new tire shop has nitrogen so if you let too much out its easy to find.

Cheers

 

I've only had my 2011 for about 2 weeks and it has always rode funny. Found this thread and decided to follow Epic's footsteps and ordered the Rancho combo. Everything showed up today and began removing my old shocks. Both shocks on the passenger side of the truck were completely dead, truck only has 358 miles on it. Shocks took almost no effort to compress and once compressed would not rebound, you had to pull them back out. Needless to say I am glad I found this thread and got some shocks here.

 

I'm out of state now and haven't read the previous posts but I want to report with my camper on the truck I had 3 times the frame or engine brace came down and forced the axle bracket down on to the tie rod thus making it hard to turn and it would not go back to center by itself. It made driving very uneasy and lot's of extra work. I took it off at a campground ( I had loosened the bracket u bolts and moved it back 3 times before decideing to remove it.) and will sell it. It's been on 3 weeks and clean.
If Rancho has a new style free bracket or there is another fix from this forum I'll keep it. I'll be back home in 2 weeks to do some checking.

 

Same thing happened to me. It was extra hard to control going down the highway. I took mine off as well. The 2" lift is required if you do the dual set-up.

 

It would be interesting to hook up a camera and see the amount of suspension travel underneath. It is surprising to think the front end will compress that much but clearly it is. Note to non-leveled trucks... this isn't for them.

Is there any kind of disclaimer on the Rancho site? It seems that a refund is in order.

 

That there is a DANGEROUS situation, especially with a top heavy load like a camper.

I have a 2" level kit but I also carry a camper.....looks like that nitrogen bilstein is becoming more and more attractive. I ALMOST pulled the trigger on the Rancho too.

 

OK, glad I haven't installed the dual stabilizer yet. Just ordered the Carli so I guess I'll need to find someone who wants the dual. I really don't want to lift or level the truck, I like it's stance as it is.