steering stabilizer
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
From: AL
steering stabilizer
Do any of you guys run a steering stabilizer on a F250 2wd?
I towed my camper over the weekend and on the 6 lane interstate driving 60 mph, with a heavy crosswind and folks buzzing by me doing 80 my truck wanted to wander a time or two. I have a redhead rebuilt pwr steering box, all new busing, drag link & tie rod end. King pins are in good shape and greased. I've had a few 4x4s in the past and with tall tires the steering stabilizer was a must. My current 70 F250 has 31" tall load rated radials.
My camper is only 18' and weighs 3000 lbs.
I just wondered if a steering stabilizer would help any?
I towed my camper over the weekend and on the 6 lane interstate driving 60 mph, with a heavy crosswind and folks buzzing by me doing 80 my truck wanted to wander a time or two. I have a redhead rebuilt pwr steering box, all new busing, drag link & tie rod end. King pins are in good shape and greased. I've had a few 4x4s in the past and with tall tires the steering stabilizer was a must. My current 70 F250 has 31" tall load rated radials.
My camper is only 18' and weighs 3000 lbs.
I just wondered if a steering stabilizer would help any?
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,255
Likes: 199
From: Phoenix, Az.
It might help but that would be a bandaid on the problem. Sometimes 31's kinda grab ruts in the road when tread starting to get low. Depending on how the tread is patterned. If tread wear dictates I'd try rotating backs to the front and try that.
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,010
Likes: 250
From: North Pole, Alaska
Check your radius arm bushings to see if they are shot. They could be a cause of your death wobble, also. They do get forgotten about just like straight axle 4wd Bronco's and F-100/150's.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 24,552
Likes: 74
From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Anthony, Your 250 shouldn't know a 3,000 lb trailer is behind it. The crosswind can be a huge factor. I would like to know the tire pressure in all tires. That when towing can make a difference. Driving a road like I-95 that is all washed out can be a bugger too.
John
John
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
From: AL
I'm running 70 psi in the tires. The radius arm bushings are not new but don't appear to be worn out, they have been changed about 4 years ago. I had all the drag link work done by a good shop, they thought bushings & king pins looked good, they had permission to replace if need be. They aligned the front end while it was there. I towed the same camper with our Expedition and get pushed around some by winds on occasion so maybe what I'm feeling is normal. I just expected the F250 to handle it better, but I am pulling a giant kite on wheels.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
From: AL
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
From: AL
drove the truck on the highway more and still have some wobble depending on the road conditions & winds. I've replace steering box, drag link, tie rod, new tires so I think I'll change the radius arm bushing next.
Should I go polyurethane from energy suspension or the improved plastic moog bushing? I called moog and they recommended the polyurethane. That was suprising.
I'll have the shop check the king pins again.
Should I go polyurethane from energy suspension or the improved plastic moog bushing? I called moog and they recommended the polyurethane. That was suprising.
I'll have the shop check the king pins again.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ol' Stinky
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Apr 5, 2007 01:29 PM
Pwarrenn
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Jul 29, 2005 09:18 AM
Greywolf
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
4
Sep 25, 2003 08:28 PM