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Old May 15, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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I hit a skunk this past weekend and bent the steering stabilizer shock on my 2002 F350. Now the steering feels sticky when I turn to the right so I plan on removing the thing. Any thoughts on whether I should replace it or just go without?
 
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Old May 15, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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Try it with out it.
Your steering will wander a bit more than your use to. But after a while you may not even notice that its missing.
If its hard to get used to get yourself a replacement. As the shock should only put you back less than 50 bucks.

Good Luck.
 
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Old May 15, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Geesh! That must of been some skunk! There are some things I would pay to have done for be.
 
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Old May 15, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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I would pay to have someone else fix it because that part probably has skunk juice on it and it will stink you up something bad.

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Any thoughts on whether I should replace it or just go without?
 
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Old May 16, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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Well, I took it off and haven't noticed a difference (except that the steering no longer sticks). I'll probably replace it since I think it's covered under roadhazard insurance. It's $50 for a new shock through Ford so no biggy.

It had a big tail and I was told it was most likely a skunk. No carnage to prove it though as the truck is spotless.

Thanks for the input,
Ben
 
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Old May 16, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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You can go with a quality stabilizer from skyjacker or rancho for less then $50 bucks.
 
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