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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Single or Dual steering stabilizer???

I'm getting ready to put a 4 inch lift on my 05 Crew Cab PS. I'll be running 35x12.50 tires on it and I won't be taking it off road. I pull a trailer once in awhile, but not on a regular basis. So, with that said, is it worth the extra money for a dual steering stabilizer? Or would I be just fine with a single? Oh, and I'm looking at going with the Rancho shocks.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Dual only IMO

Some come with a single from the factory (mine). I only had 10,000 miles and mine was toast. I installed a Fabtech dual setup last month for $170 (I think). Made a world of difference.

Remember, 35" tires are a hefty load
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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My factory has 153k miles on it. I am running 33" tires and have no bump steer.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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For 35s I would say dual. For a stock truck, like mine, a single does nicely.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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One of the best values on the market is the dual steering stabilizer kit from TopgunCustomz.com. They offer a nice "heavy duty" bracket (black or silver) with various shocks to fit your budget.

Basic Shocks - $159.95
Bilstein Shocks - $309.95
Fox Shocks - $449.95
King Shocks - 619.95

Stabilizers (Ford 05-07 Super Duty) - Top Gun Customz
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Not trying to hijack the thread.......
but instead of creating a new one...
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I have an 03' F250 FX4, and the front stock stabilizer is quite rusted and looks like its bent a little?

There any direct fit after-market that will fit there? Like Rancho or something? One I would NOT need to install new brackets for.

-Kov
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Yes, Rancho makes one that is a direct replacement. I just replaced mine last week.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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dude go dual stabilizer, on my 2004 im only running 33'' and i just instaled a sky jacker dual kit and what a world of difference! i get absolutely no shake's shimmies or any wheel movement at all now. a single shock is not enough on these heavy trucks and the dual kit will make a world of difference, you will be real happy.

 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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I went with the dual Rancho setup (under $140 from Amazon). Check out the pic here

Also check out this entire thread
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kd0axs
Yes, Rancho makes one that is a direct replacement. I just replaced mine last week.
Do you have a p/n by chance?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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one thing i like about the 05 and up SD's is that the dual kit sits above the axle centerline. i dont off road my 350 so i dont care but if this was on my 1978 f-150 it would last a week on that truck
 
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Thanks for all the comments guys. Looks like it's a unanimous vote for duals. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting money for something that was overkill. I think I'm going to go with the Rancho setup.
 
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trust me, you'll like this. remember, that many of the dual steer setups on the 05+ require a 4" lift kit installed as well. The panhard bar will hit the drivers side stabilizer shock on a stock hieght truck.

I think there is one floating around for a stock height truck, but I can't remember the name right now
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by tylus
trust me, you'll like this. remember, that many of the dual steer setups on the 05+ require a 4" lift kit installed as well. The panhard bar will hit the drivers side stabilizer shock on a stock hieght truck.

I think there is one floating around for a stock height truck, but I can't remember the name right now
No lift required on my '06 SD with the Rancho Dual setup.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Rough Country has singles and duals RoughCountry.com
2005 - 2007 F250 / F350 Super Duty SINGLE 87322 - $49.95 DUAL 87491 - $129.95
I used a single on my 06 F350. Solved the dreaded "Death Wobble" Should that every come back I'd do a dual. Instructions were worthless. O yeah right, there were no instructions. Sent them a nasty email. Never heard back. Good quality and fast delivery though.
My $0.02 worth
 
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