Steering Stabilizers
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Been following this and other steering threads and have a question.
I have a 2011 F250 4x4, 18" tires, bone stock.
Can I install a dual steering stablizer on it?
Some parts of the thread say you need a 2 1/2" lift to do so, others say no.
Rancho's website only lists 2 1/2" lift, and I couldn't find any info on the Blistein site.
Thanks in advance....
I have a 2011 F250 4x4, 18" tires, bone stock.
Can I install a dual steering stablizer on it?
Some parts of the thread say you need a 2 1/2" lift to do so, others say no.
Rancho's website only lists 2 1/2" lift, and I couldn't find any info on the Blistein site.
Thanks in advance....
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From: Wisconsin
Been following this and other steering threads and have a question.
I have a 2011 F250 4x4, 18" tires, bone stock.
Can I install a dual steering stablizer on it?
Some parts of the thread say you need a 2 1/2" lift to do so, others say no.
Rancho's website only lists 2 1/2" lift, and I couldn't find any info on the Blistein site.
Thanks in advance....
I have a 2011 F250 4x4, 18" tires, bone stock.
Can I install a dual steering stablizer on it?
Some parts of the thread say you need a 2 1/2" lift to do so, others say no.
Rancho's website only lists 2 1/2" lift, and I couldn't find any info on the Blistein site.
Thanks in advance....
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From: Wisconsin
On a bone stock super duty 4x4, the front sits lower than the rear (if you measure the fenders). A leveling kit lifts the front to level the truck front to back (in theory, some make the front taller than the rear, but that's for another day). I can't stand any rake in my trucks. I like them to sit level.
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I can confirm that the dual Rancho Steering Stabilizer setup will not work on a stock F250. It does interfere with the upper suspension when you hit a significant bump which moves the mount creating a steering drag that is not safe until your move it back into the original mount position.
The following post, specifically Page 11 & 12 covers this issue: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-video-12.html
The following post, specifically Page 11 & 12 covers this issue: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-video-12.html
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Does Rancho have a single stabilizer set-up to run in the stock location? I haven't seen one so far...
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Hey Rick, you will really like the new Bilstein stabilizer, I put one on my 2011 F250 and noticed the difference right away. The only thing that was weird is now it pulls to the left. Guess I will rotate the tires or get an alignment on the advice of guys on this forum. They always have the best advice. My Bilstein part number for a 5100 was 24-196284.
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Hey Steeley, thanks for your comment. I have heard that the Bilstein stabilizer is pressured a little high on purpose and 'could' pull to the left. Some of the Guys have said that if you very carefully release just a little bit of the pressure the pull to the left will go away. Hopefully some of the Guys will chime in.
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Hey Steeley, thanks for your comment. I have heard that the Bilstein stabilizer is pressured a little high on purpose and 'could' pull to the left. Some of the Guys have said that if you very carefully release just a little bit of the pressure the pull to the left will go away. Hopefully some of the Guys will chime in.
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From: Gainesville, GA
Confirmed.
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On a bone stock super duty 4x4, the front sits lower than the rear (if you measure the fenders). A leveling kit lifts the front to level the truck front to back (in theory, some make the front taller than the rear, but that's for another day). I can't stand any rake in my trucks. I like them to sit level.