Anyone running a steering stabilizer on a 2wd?
I used to run them on my '78 F150 and my '79 F250
Made a difference in handling.
Moog has a clamp/bolt-on kit, wondering if it would fit my '99 F350 2wd?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Stabilizer-Damper-Kit-Damper-Kit-MOOG-SSD20-fits-75-79-Ford-F-150-/131383150120?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1979%7CModel%3AF-350&hash=item1e970bc628&vxp=mtr
Also, I need a GREAT set of shocks for the front (and rear really)
I want an extreme H/D shock, no toys

And experiances/suggestions? Thanks Guys!

 

Rancho 9000 shocks. They are adjustable with a turn of a ****. I have only had mine for 6 months, but I love them on my 03 f250. As for a steering stabilizer, I don't have one and it really doesn't bother me.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2wd-exc-2.html

 

Rick I don't think that kit you posted will work. I say that by looking at the bracket and the shock is different that what would be used on our 99-03 2wd drive trucks. The link Tim posted has the correct part #'s even for the DRW 2wd even though it is a thread in EX.

Now when you say heavy duty that means something totally different to me when you are talking 2wd compared to 4wd. My 2wd drive doesn't go off roading and I am very pleased with the Monroe Reflex shocks on my 2wd DRW and produce a nice smooth ride when cruising down the highway or some job sites with gravel roads. I have yet to do the 2wd steering stabilizer but it is on my wish list Other then the factory brackets there are actually a few different replacement shocks for the 99-03 2wd.

 

Ed, I've got to slip under my truck to take a real close look......I am not real concerned about using or having factory brackets.........I am still fighting my odd wear on my front tires which was evedent when I bought it some 7years ago with 70k on it and a completely destroyed set of EXPENSIVE Michelin xps rib steering tires on it.
I got LOTS of paperwork with my truck from the original owner including a very early service complaint saying the front wheels were bouncing down the road as reported by other drivers......the Ford dealer said they couldn't duplicate the condition, I replaced all 6 tires and all 4 shocks and had it aligned and it continued to wear the front tires.....(they were trying to "cup" but I won't let them) I cross rotate about every 3k miles to try & keep them in check.....I have had it to the HD truck shop 2 times and they say everything is good and tight and within spec and that the alignment is perfect.......still it does this......aggravating to say the least........I was reading the post by Tugly (I think) about the fact our trucks can't be treated the same as other trucks with regard to suspension, steering, etc.........I kinda don't have faith in the fellow at the HD truck shop concerning the alignment........going to try elsewhere.......but want to install a stabilizer and some good HD shocks first.

 

As you have read Tugly's threads you can see that just being in factory specs isn't good enough. When I bought my truck it was in spec but still had issues so after I rebuilt the front end complete I refined specs to my liking which is much tighter of specs then factory. But I do feel there is still room for improvement in my specs but I am close. Now I need to put some miles on the tires to see. Keep in mind a F350 CC LB DRW 2wd you need to have the specs dailed in a little different due to the length of wheelbase, twin I beam. Another factor would be how much weight do you tow and how often for the sake of camber.

Honestly before you try to get a good FEA I would rebuild the whole front end for starts. I say this because I chased my tail on tire wear for a couple years. It got to the point I knew I had one bad ball joint so I said to myself instead of replacing one part at a time I'll rebuild the whole front end. When I got it apart I found I had alot more bad parts then I thought. I could not detect that they were bad by normal means of checking. Here is thread maybe this will be helpful.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-rebuild.html

 

x2 for the Rancho 9000XL shocks. Have them and love them!

I have a Pro Comp steering stabilizer. Probably the best one I've had yet. Unfortunately it is in front of the axle housing so it takes a beating from road debris and the trails and ends up getting killed early in life. Whatever you get, make sure it is a steering stabilizer. Saving a few bucks to get a shock and mount it sideways does not help. Something about the internals (possibly foaming) don't work so good sideways as it is designed to be installed vertically. A steering stabilizer is a shock absorber that is designed to work in the horizontal position from what I understand and runs more $$$.

 

Thanks Ed and guys! I've just got to find the right alignment guy/shop who isn't afraid to go outside the box as far as my SuperDuty is concerned.

 

The specs I run are within factory specs they are just alot tighter of specs. On my CC DRw 2wd I am pleased with 1/2* degrees of camber and camber must be the same from side to side, no plus or minus. Toe in 1/16" to 1/8" inch is what I like. As far as caster I have 2.5* and 2.75* caster I don't remember what side was what. Personally I think the sweet spot on caster is going to be between 2.75* and maybe as high as 3.25* for me. And as far as caster goes I will not accept any more than a 1/4* difference side to side. With that being said I had a hard time finding a FEA tech willing to give me what I wanted. Most will tell you factory specs are good enough and to that I say " No it isn't !!" Or they tell you they can't do it. If that is the case they are lazy or not very good at what they do.

 

I hear ya Ed! We had an older fella here at the HD truck tire place that used to know all the fine points....but he retired some years back and took all his hands on knowledge with him....

 

That's too bad. When I went looking for a shop to do my FEA I made it a point to actually talk to the FEA tech which didn't sit well with the clown at the front deck. Most of the tech's were 20 something kids who only wanted to do Toe-N-Go alignments. Most of these shops don't pay enough to keep a seasoned FEA tech, sad but true. So good luck finding a shop that has a good FEA tech. Also before you go and try to get your next FEA I would buy a set of these 2 piece camber/ caster sleeves because with these there is no reason the tech (if he knows what he is doing) can't get good FEA specs. They are tricky to use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181647920521?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Most of the time the tech doesn't want nothing to do with these or says you don't need them.
But if you find a guy that looks at it and say " No Problem" he's your guy.

Now as far as steering stabilizer goes once you get the correct brackets for a 2wd here is a Bilstein for the factory set up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131276453833?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT