Bilstein 5100 Steering Stabilizer did nothing!?!?
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I put a 5100 on my truck also and really didn't notice a difference. When I took the stock stabilizer off and compressed it, it was much harder to compress than the 5100.
I figured it would be the exact opposite actually. I thought in order for the 5100 to be better than the stock it would have to be harder to compress than the stock one.
Maybe I'm looking at it wrong though.
I figured it would be the exact opposite actually. I thought in order for the 5100 to be better than the stock it would have to be harder to compress than the stock one.
Maybe I'm looking at it wrong though.
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I put a 5100 on my truck also and really didn't notice a difference. When I took the stock stabilizer off and compressed it, it was much harder to compress than the 5100.
I figured it would be the exact opposite actually. I thought in order for the 5100 to be better than the stock it would have to be harder to compress than the stock one.
Maybe I'm looking at it wrong though.
I figured it would be the exact opposite actually. I thought in order for the 5100 to be better than the stock it would have to be harder to compress than the stock one.
Maybe I'm looking at it wrong though.
Tuned
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From: North Shore MA
Do you find that that pushes the truck too much to one side though? I've heard from people that putting on a single stabilizer that stiff would offset the natural direction of the wheels...
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I would love to get one of these to try it, but its just a lot to spend on one shock. Plus I've already spent $75 on the normal bilstein one!
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Good to know, I really want one...just gotta convince myself to fork over the cash
Fleet Owner
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From: Wisconsin
I'll say this...the steering stabilizer gets blamed for a lot of front end issues. Alignment issues, tire issues, track bar, etc are all likely contributing factors. Bottom line, be certain the stabilizer is the issue before you fork over on another one.
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Once the new tires, wheels, and level go on an alignment will be done and checked for worn joints and parts. I don't have an upgraded track bar as of now and still haven't decided if I really need it or not...
More Turbo
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It is filled with 200 psi of nitrogen. You are able to bleed off some of the pressure if you need to. I just left the shock as is. On my truck it has a slight push with 200 psi to the left. I've had mine for two years now and I don't even notice it.
If you were in the area here I would say take my truck for a spin and see what you think.
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