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Sep 19, 2013 | 10:36 PM

Jarryd

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monroe steering stabilizer

Anybody ever used one of these kits? Saw them on eBay for cheap. I'm wanting a stabilizer just not sure what I want to spend on it.

Sep 19, 2013 | 11:08 PM

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Get any good brand that's cheap, those shocks don't get too much of a job in the steering.

Sep 19, 2013 | 11:22 PM

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I figured anything would be good. I'm working on stiffening everything up and making this thing drive smoother. I'm also trying to decide if the kits with 2 shocks ate worth the extra cost.

Sep 19, 2013 | 11:29 PM

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And wondering how the install would go on a 2wd truck. I'm assuming with the design, it would be the same.

Sep 19, 2013 | 11:47 PM

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What do steering stabilizers actually do? Sorry it's kind of a dumb question

Sep 20, 2013 | 12:04 AM

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When you add a lift and/or larger tires to a vehicle, it tends to make everything wobbly. The stabilizer "absorbs" that wobbliness and smooths it out, thats my understanding.

Sep 20, 2013 | 12:39 AM

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Also helps to dull bump steer which become much more present with large tires.

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Sep 20, 2013 | 07:19 AM

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I looking at the rough country kit and it says it doesn't fit vehicles with slave cylinder power steering. I've heard mention of that but I don't know what it is or if I have it.

Sep 20, 2013 | 07:57 AM

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I might have to look into that also! I don't have very big tires but it would be kinda convenient

Sep 20, 2013 | 08:37 AM

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I have 33s and I know it will help. It's about width more than height.i have lift too so that's extra wobble.

Sep 20, 2013 | 03:24 PM

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I'm goin to put on a leveling kit an 33 10.5s soon

Sep 21, 2013 | 12:36 AM

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I looking at the rough country kit and it says it doesn't fit vehicles with slave cylinder power steering. I've heard mention of that but I don't know what it is or if I have it.

You shouldn't have to worry about that. The note is for older trucks, where the power steering assist was a ram attached to the axle. Your power assist is built into the steering box.