steering stabilizer
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steering stabilizer
Looking at putting a steering stabilizer/dampener on my 97 f250 heavy duty 4x4. it didn't come with one on it..
it has the twin i beam front end, whats the best brand?
they also say some of these trucks came with them and some didn't, whats the reason for that?
it has the twin i beam front end, whats the best brand?
they also say some of these trucks came with them and some didn't, whats the reason for that?
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A steering stabilizer was an option on these trucks. Whether ala carte or part of some type of off-road or handling package I do not recall, but yes, one can be added either aftermarket or OEM (which would probably now have to be sourced through an obsolete parts vendor or a salvage yard). I have a Monroe unit that I used on my truck for some time before I located an OEM unit in a yard - which I then installed with a new Monroe cylinder. Both work well to minimize road harshness and vibration.
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that's also what i'm wanting to know. when i hit a bump it pulls one side to the other, then going around curves it kinda wobbles or shakes sometimes, it just comes and goes. the steering is a little loose too, wondering if it'd help tighten it up some?
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my truck was bought to use as a company truck, mostly to run roads, its high geared, it was used to deliver hydraulic cylinders...
advance has a brand called, "moog" wondering if they are a good brand?
advance has a brand called, "moog" wondering if they are a good brand?
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A stabilizer is designed to do as its name implies: stabilize. It will not - and should not - be used to compensate for other damaged or deteriorated suspension or steering components. One thing I would suggest you check (based on my own experience) is the axle arm pivot mount brackets. If one of these comes loose (they are bolted to the under-engine cradle) you can experience a most unnerving death wobble when negotiating a curve at highway speeds.
I have used other Moog suspension parts (ball joints and axle arm bushing kits) without incident, but not one of their stabilizer units.
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I have used other Moog suspension parts (ball joints and axle arm bushing kits) without incident, but not one of their stabilizer units.
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yeah, i've had it at 2 alignment shops and everything checked out fine, the front end was tight. both places recommended a steering stabilizer. just looking for more opinions and ideas...they say moog is a good brand
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