Steering Stabilizer Question
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Hello Ford owners!
Update since the discussion in July. Changed the dual rancho stabilizer kit. While removing the old one I found the following issues;
- the existing rancho dual stabilizer U-Bolts were tach welded on the differential
- the stabilizers were mounted on the outside of the mounting center bracket
I replaced with the Rancho 9000 series dual kit and mounted per instructions and also dropped the front tire pressure to 55 psi. Since the change I am happy to report the wobble has disappeared.
The only concern at this point is the front shocks (Rancho) appear to have the front of the truck raised slightly. While driving at night, I periodically get the flash of bright lights from on coming drivers. It appears the previous owner may have done this when the air bags were installed on the front as to level out the truck. I will go back with stock shocks soon.
Thanks for your help and suggestions!
Update since the discussion in July. Changed the dual rancho stabilizer kit. While removing the old one I found the following issues;
- the existing rancho dual stabilizer U-Bolts were tach welded on the differential
- the stabilizers were mounted on the outside of the mounting center bracket
I replaced with the Rancho 9000 series dual kit and mounted per instructions and also dropped the front tire pressure to 55 psi. Since the change I am happy to report the wobble has disappeared.
The only concern at this point is the front shocks (Rancho) appear to have the front of the truck raised slightly. While driving at night, I periodically get the flash of bright lights from on coming drivers. It appears the previous owner may have done this when the air bags were installed on the front as to level out the truck. I will go back with stock shocks soon.
Thanks for your help and suggestions!
However, I don't think the shocks are causing a problem, they shouldn't effect the height of your truck at all.
Adjust the headlights instead.
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Suppose adjusting the headlights would be easier, cheaper and immediate. Just the front of the truck appears to be slightly higher than the back.
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I wound look elsewhere than the shocks
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