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?

 

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.

dn.

 

Do they help with bumps pulling you to one side or the other?

 

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?

 

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?

 

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.

dn.

 

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