I recently picked up a BDS Dual Stabilizer Kit. My decision was based on the simplicity of the kit, and price, right around $150 for the kit and 2 stabilizers shipped.

The kit consists of only two small (however stout) brackets and the required hardware, sorta. Keep reading. The kit utilizes the factory mount on the passenger side, with one small cut to make clearance for the shield at the end of the shock rod. For a dual stabilizer kit you also add a bracket to the driver side. It attaches to the bottom of the front u-bolt and uses the factory nuts to hold it on.

The main bracket attaches to the tie rod with 3 ubolts, all of this hardware was included.

Seems simple enough, and it really is.

The instructions unfortunately were a little lackluster, entirely forgetting to mention the bracket for the drivers side stabilizer. Also, when BDS referenced "supplied hardware" they seem to mean supplied by Ford or a hardware store. The stabilizers came with bushings and sleeves, but no bolts or hardware. I used factory hardware on the passenger side, but was left with no hardware to attach the drivers side stabilizer. One trip to the store and I replaced the hardware on the drivers side and added the second stabilizer. Not a big deal.

So far I am pleased with the product, even with some instillation hiccups.

There is a clear difference in the steering now. Just driving I do feel more resistance in the wheel. Could this cause accelerated wear on the power steering pump? Its possible. But the steering wheel no longer tries to jump out of my hands as the truck goes over bumps and the suspe tion travels up and down.

I do need to move the bracket slightly as I bottom out the left stabilizer and it has reduced my turning radius left. At full right lock I still have about 1.5" of stabilizer rod exposed, so I have room to play before bottoming out that side as well.

Pictures will be posted soon, as soon as my FTE app decides to start working again.

 

That's awesome, standing by for pics..

 

This may be a good time to change the power steering fluid to a nice synthetic fluid or synthetic ATF. It provides much better lubrication and would help with additional wear on the pump.

Can't wait to see pictures.

 

sounds like you have everything under control.

just to add to the knowledge pool, my kit intially performed pretty transparently...but then after a while I got the sense that there was a pull to the left that I had to slightly counter steer...tured out one of the brackets had actually moved and was changing the center point of reference....after recentering and retorquing...everything returned to normal.

 

Pictures..

As you can see it does hang about as low as the factory one. Newer models (05+) don't suffer from this. It is above the lowest point of the diff though. Which offers a little peace of mind.

 

order a set of boots...will help extend the life of the stabilizers

 

Follow up.

I flipped the bolts upside down, got ones 1/2 shorter and installed lock nuts. Cleaner and better clearance.

Spent some time on some trails and the washboard proved no match, neither did the rocks nor river crossings. Very happy with this purchase. Recommended for people looking at these products.

 

I also bought this per Trey's recommendation...mine is a little different and sits lower because BDS actually sent all the hardware lol. But yes, i agree, definitely well worth it. Steering feels heavier but its not bad at all, and much more stable cornering on the highway. Easy installation, took maybe 40 mins which included cutting off the factory bracket

 

Looks good Miles!