Bilstein steering stabilizer help
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Bilstein steering stabilizer help
Looking for some advice/tips on removing the OEM steering stabilizer on my 2011 f350. The tapered shaft that goes into the tie rod is the part that I couldn't get out. Put about 30 minutes into the process and couldn't get it to budge. Put some Kroil oil on the shaft and will give it another try tomorrow.
Any tips/advice/suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Any tips/advice/suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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X2, but I used a tie rod seperator instead of a gear puller - the kind with the open fork that is tapered and just pounded it in at the top side to put some pressure on it and then whacked the bolt with a hammer from the bottom - popped out nice. Hope that maked sense.
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X2, but I used a tie rod seperator instead of a gear puller - the kind with the open fork that is tapered and just pounded it in at the top side to put some pressure on it and then whacked the bolt with a hammer from the bottom - popped out nice. Hope that maked sense.
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10 Dollars at Harbor Freight and an air chisel. Less than 15 minutes to replace.
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I went to O'Reilly Auto Parts and borrowed a Pittman Arm Puller. Worked great without banging or prying. Done in 2 minutes.
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Finally got around to this project...jacked the front of the truck up so the tie rod wouldnt interfere with my puller...put the 2 jaw puller on and after a couple of attempts at alignment...POP.... came loose rather abruptly. Little anti seize on the bilstein stabilizer and back together she went.
20 minutes with the right tool.
I'll comment on the effects after a test drive.
Thanks for all the suggestions !!!!!
20 minutes with the right tool.
I'll comment on the effects after a test drive.
Thanks for all the suggestions !!!!!
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Finally got around to this project...jacked the front of the truck up so the tie rod wouldnt interfere with my puller...put the 2 jaw puller on and after a couple of attempts at alignment...POP.... came loose rather abruptly. Little anti seize on the bilstein stabilizer and back together she went.
20 minutes with the right tool.
I'll comment on the effects after a test drive.
Thanks for all the suggestions !!!!!
20 minutes with the right tool.
I'll comment on the effects after a test drive.
Thanks for all the suggestions !!!!!
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Had a short test drive today after the install. Here are my 2 cents worth.
Noticeable reduction in the amount of "wandering".....the truck seemed more stabile and required a little more effort to displace it.
Quicker return to centered position after a turn at speed.
I have 60k on my truck and the stock michelin tires.
A very worthy upgrade IMHO.
Noticeable reduction in the amount of "wandering".....the truck seemed more stabile and required a little more effort to displace it.
Quicker return to centered position after a turn at speed.
I have 60k on my truck and the stock michelin tires.
A very worthy upgrade IMHO.
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