Single vs. dual steering stabilizer?
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From: North Shore MA
Single vs. dual steering stabilizer?
So I'm interested in putting a new steering stabilizer on my truck and am pretty set on the Rancho RS7000 series, but I am torn between getting a single OEM replacement or the full dual stabilizer kit. Does anyone have any experience with the single replacement? Did it make a difference? I've heard really good things about the dual kit, but obviously the price difference is huge. I don't do a ton of off-roading, but I do drive constantly on crappy city roads which can be just as bad 
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I just rolled over 68k, so you're probably feeling the exact same stuff I am. I just spoke with a Rancho rep though and he actually recommended going with a single RS5000 OEM replacement. Apparently you would generally need a 2" lift/level to do either the RS5000 or 7000 dual kit, and a single 7000 would push too much to one side. I would be curious to hear from anyone whose gone through this. My suspension is stock and I don't plan on modifying it anytime soon.
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I just went through this and ended up with a BDS Dual setup. In CO we have cement hwys with BAD seams and it made my steering wheel wobble BAD after I put the 35's on. I first tried a Bilstein 5100 single and it took about 70% of the wobble out but I wasn't happy with the 30% left. I then bought the BDS dual kit and I would say 95% is now gone. On asphalt roads the 5100 single did the job 100%.
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I just went through this and ended up with a BDS Dual setup. In CO we have cement hwys with BAD seams and it made my steering wheel wobble BAD after I put the 35's on. I first tried a Bilstein 5100 single and it took about 70% of the wobble out but I wasn't happy with the 30% left. I then bought the BDS dual kit and I would say 95% is now gone. On asphalt roads the 5100 single did the job 100%.
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Bilstein makes a stock replacement with their 5100 shock body. Made a big difference on my truck.
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Bilstein makes a stock replacement with their 5100 shock body. Made a big difference on my truck.
5100 Series - Steering Damper
5100 Series - Steering Damper
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Bilstein makes a stock replacement with their 5100 shock body. Made a big difference on my truck.
5100 Series - Steering Damper
5100 Series - Steering Damper
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You're supposed to have 2.5 inch lift or more to mount on top, after talking to BDS they said it would work fine with shocks mounted on bottom with 2 in lift.
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For what it's worth, I just got the Rancho for $55 off Amazon with free shipping.