Bilstein Steering Stabilizer
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Bilstein Steering Stabilizer
Those thinking about getting the Bilstein steering stabilizer they are on sale thru 4/25 at Ajusa for $76.36 with free shipping.
Bilstein 24-196284 Monotube Steering Damper | AJUSA.com
For those that have it did you have any problems with the truck pulling after you installed? I have read a few instances of this. Some have said more so with Nittos (which I have). Any truth to this? Checking before I get one.
Bilstein 24-196284 Monotube Steering Damper | AJUSA.com
For those that have it did you have any problems with the truck pulling after you installed? I have read a few instances of this. Some have said more so with Nittos (which I have). Any truth to this? Checking before I get one.
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I installed Bilstein SS in January and I have not had any issues with the truck pulling at all, but I am still running stock tires and rims.
I will say that the "death wobble" has not shown up since I added it, so I'm happy!
I will say that the "death wobble" has not shown up since I added it, so I'm happy!
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Did you have to adjust the pressure or did you just swap them out. Also, what pressure are you running in your tires?
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I added a Bilstein 5100 Series Steering Damper, takes about five minutes to install. My stock damper was still working and I have stock 20s on the truck so I didn't notice much change. The truck does go through potholes better though.
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I just ordered one. Thanks for the tip. I've had my truck in to the dealer twicw in the last month to get my OEM dampener replaced cuz it's junk, and both times have walked away without repaired. I'm PO'd at em so I'll just replace it me self. 
Tried to rep ya but can't just yet.
Tried to rep ya but can't just yet.
Mountain Pass
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I received my stab early this week but I couldn't get the old stab off the truck. I aboused it as much as I could but no success. So off the the good old tool store (sears) and bought a gear puller. We see if that removes the stubborn sob.
One thing though, did you guys notice that the 5100 stab wasn't neutrally balanced? It acts like a pressurized shock. Hopfully it won't introduce steering.
One thing though, did you guys notice that the 5100 stab wasn't neutrally balanced? It acts like a pressurized shock. Hopfully it won't introduce steering.
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From: Texas
Mine showed up last week and I used a cheap Harbour Freight Gear puller to get the old one off. It's the fastest way.
New one looks and works great. I notice no "induced" steering at all and get a bit more "feedback" from the road now.
Also installed new Bilstein 5100's last week. I do notice the rear end bouncing (rapid rate) now after going over the railroad tracks, etc. A little weight in the bed and I suspect even that will go away.
Much improved overall performance.
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New one looks and works great. I notice no "induced" steering at all and get a bit more "feedback" from the road now.
Also installed new Bilstein 5100's last week. I do notice the rear end bouncing (rapid rate) now after going over the railroad tracks, etc. A little weight in the bed and I suspect even that will go away.
Much improved overall performance.
D