Good Steering stabilizers?
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Good Steering stabilizers?
Hi all,
I'm fairly new to FTE and to owning a ford diesel in general, I have a 2015 f250, have had for almost a year and has about 53K miles on it (bought it used at 18K). I have been looking at different things to change/upgrade to improve my overall performance and handling now that I'm starting to see some of the stock stuff wearing out. I just finished upgrading my shocks from stock to the 5100s but was also looking into steering stabilizers to help improve my handling. Was wondering who makes a decent stabilizer? dont really care who the brand name is as long as it's a good quailty one and isn't really prone to fail from snow, road salt, and other road junk getting inside? Also, I don't have a lift or leveling kit on mine just stock suspension so would it still be beneficial to have dual stabilizers or would it just be more of a waste of money? Been doing some research and haven't really found a good answer yet. Thanks in advance for any help!
I'm fairly new to FTE and to owning a ford diesel in general, I have a 2015 f250, have had for almost a year and has about 53K miles on it (bought it used at 18K). I have been looking at different things to change/upgrade to improve my overall performance and handling now that I'm starting to see some of the stock stuff wearing out. I just finished upgrading my shocks from stock to the 5100s but was also looking into steering stabilizers to help improve my handling. Was wondering who makes a decent stabilizer? dont really care who the brand name is as long as it's a good quailty one and isn't really prone to fail from snow, road salt, and other road junk getting inside? Also, I don't have a lift or leveling kit on mine just stock suspension so would it still be beneficial to have dual stabilizers or would it just be more of a waste of money? Been doing some research and haven't really found a good answer yet. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Well honestly I've had trucks most of my adult life, 2WD/4WD...gas and the last 2 were diesels. I have leveled a couple of my trucks but never put a so-called lift on one. I have never used a steering stabilizer nor have I felt I needed one.
If you are experinencing a problem then I would have it checked by a front end shop rather than band aide it with a stabilizer. If you still think you need one then Bilstien would be the one.
If you are experinencing a problem then I would have it checked by a front end shop rather than band aide it with a stabilizer. If you still think you need one then Bilstien would be the one.
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Okay thanks for the advice. I know I had an alignment done back when I first got new tires on it but dont really remember the last time I've gotten one done since now that I think about it. Appreciate your time.
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The single Carli is what I ran on mine and it performed perfectly.
Carli 08+ Ford Stainless High Mount Steering Stabilizer
Your truck already has a steering stabilizer on it and the Carli replaces the stock one. It's a direct fit and works great. It is basically a custom valved Bilstein 7100
Carli 08+ Ford Stainless High Mount Steering Stabilizer
Your truck already has a steering stabilizer on it and the Carli replaces the stock one. It's a direct fit and works great. It is basically a custom valved Bilstein 7100
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Yeah I had saw the that came stock.. Figured after what my shocks looked like after I took them off that steering stabilizer was probably in just as bad a shape. Kinda nice that they're alittle cheaper than bilsteins or at least on the website link you sent me they were. I'll look more into them. Thanks, appreciate the info!
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I went ProComp
I didn't like the bump steer on a brand new truck. I was upgrading shocks anyways so I got the ProComp dual stabilizer. Works well and improves/ reduces bump steer. My truck is not lifted and is a stock 2016 FX4.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Pro-Runne..._pn=EXP222582Z
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Pro-Runne..._pn=EXP222582Z
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Inhad saw somewhere not on here but I YouTube I think commenting on having dual stabilizers on trucks and it actually making it a lot harder when driving in snow and ice.. Idk if you live in a snowy state but if you do have you ever had that problem. I live in wv and after last years 3ft of snow I'm really nervous about taking that risk with putting on duals. But again I dont know the merit if that's actually a true statement or not. Just curious
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I didn't like the bump steer on a brand new truck. I was upgrading shocks anyways so I got the ProComp dual stabilizer. Works well and improves/ reduces bump steer. My truck is not lifted and is a stock 2016 FX4.
Pro Comp Suspension - Pro Runner Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit - Fits 2005 to 2016 Ford F250/350 4WD with 0 to 8 Inch Lift - 4WheelParts.com
Pro Comp Suspension - Pro Runner Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit - Fits 2005 to 2016 Ford F250/350 4WD with 0 to 8 Inch Lift - 4WheelParts.com
I also installed a oem rear anti-sway bar. Improved handling quite a bit. I didn't go with the Hellwig for a couple reasons. First, I didn't want to deal with the possibility of a loose rear end in rainy conditions when running empty. Second, I didn't like clamps around the axle housing.
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To the OP. Everything seems reasonable about your needs and wants regarding equipment but I feel the need to say one thing.
There really should not be a need for any alignment or front end work at all on your truck. The SD is very solid up front and any parts around the front axle should perform like new at least until you reach 150,000 miles. Been my experience anyway on 5 or 6 of them. I mean brakes and shocks/stab do wear out and that's normal, but I would expect that you would not need to mess around with anything else for a long time.
There really should not be a need for any alignment or front end work at all on your truck. The SD is very solid up front and any parts around the front axle should perform like new at least until you reach 150,000 miles. Been my experience anyway on 5 or 6 of them. I mean brakes and shocks/stab do wear out and that's normal, but I would expect that you would not need to mess around with anything else for a long time.
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To the OP. Everything seems reasonable about your needs and wants regarding equipment but I feel the need to say one thing.
There really should not be a need for any alignment or front end work at all on your truck. The SD is very solid up front and any parts around the front axle should perform like new at least until you reach 150,000 miles. Been my experience anyway on 5 or 6 of them. I mean brakes and shocks/stab do wear out and that's normal, but I would expect that you would not need to mess around with anything else for a long time.
There really should not be a need for any alignment or front end work at all on your truck. The SD is very solid up front and any parts around the front axle should perform like new at least until you reach 150,000 miles. Been my experience anyway on 5 or 6 of them. I mean brakes and shocks/stab do wear out and that's normal, but I would expect that you would not need to mess around with anything else for a long time.