Steering stabilizer
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Steering stabilizer
So I've searched and read about steering stabilizers all week. I found a particular stabilizer I'm interested in and have only found reviews on other forums and not here. Has anyone run this particular setup? It is very well thought out and is extremely stout based on the other reviews I've read.
PMF Steering Stabilizer
How do you folks like dual stabilizers while towing heavy travel trailers? Do you feel it makes the steering too hard with duals?
PMF Steering Stabilizer
How do you folks like dual stabilizers while towing heavy travel trailers? Do you feel it makes the steering too hard with duals?
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What size tires are you running? 
I have an OEM Dorman replacement stabilizer on my EX, I run 305/70R18E Nitto Duras that spec out at 35.28" tall and 12.8" wide and I tow a 41' 11,000 lb travel trailer 5,000 miles plus a year. Front end is tight as can be with no bad behavior, cruises comfortably towing at 73 MPH.
I think those fancy stabilizers you are looking at or any dual setup is overkill and more for looks than anything else unless you are running some really giant tires.
I have an OEM Dorman replacement stabilizer on my EX, I run 305/70R18E Nitto Duras that spec out at 35.28" tall and 12.8" wide and I tow a 41' 11,000 lb travel trailer 5,000 miles plus a year. Front end is tight as can be with no bad behavior, cruises comfortably towing at 73 MPH.
I think those fancy stabilizers you are looking at or any dual setup is overkill and more for looks than anything else unless you are running some really giant tires.
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I have only towed 6-7k once but I went with the Bilstein myself. See link below for more information. My install is also in the thread near the end.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-w-pics.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-w-pics.html
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I do like the "looks" of a dual stabilizer up front. I've been accused of having more money than brains at times. I would think a true stabilizer single would be better than the stock setup
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I like my dual Bilstein 5100's setup, but don't know who made the bracket... Here's an old picture.
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I've been thinking about doing an aftermarket steering stabilizer. I'll be lurking in this thread to see what you choose. 
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I have the ProComp / Dual Fox setup and I really like it. I'm a little OCD when it comes to the simetrical look of the dual fox setup. There are LOTS of potholes in DC as well as tuns of speed bumps on all the bases around DC that I'm forced to drive on. I notice the difference when crossing the smaller temporary high profile black and yellow speed bumps.
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I have the ProComp / Dual Fox setup and I really like it. I'm a little OCD when it comes to the simetrical look of the dual fox setup. There are LOTS of potholes in DC as well as tuns of speed bumps on all the bases around DC that I'm forced to drive on. I notice the difference when crossing the smaller temporary high profile black and yellow speed bumps.
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I ordered the PMF kit this morning. It will hopefully be on by this weekend. Along with all the other goodies for my suspension swap.
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A buddy had those on his '06 F350 the steering was very tight, but it kept his 35s stable.
I went with a single steering stabilizer on my Excursion and the steering is nice, tight, and never wanders. I may go to dual stabs at some point, but don't see the need now.
I went with a single steering stabilizer on my Excursion and the steering is nice, tight, and never wanders. I may go to dual stabs at some point, but don't see the need now.