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Looking for feedback.....
Greetings all.........
Looking for feedback on the following if you have one installed:
PMF 1999-2004 Ford F-250/350 Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit
Durability? Any rust issues on the brackets? Any issues with the front diff leaking where the bracket is mounted? Any undue stress to the diff?
Any overall likes/dislikes..........
Thanks.......
Swmpbgy1
Looking for feedback on the following if you have one installed:
PMF 1999-2004 Ford F-250/350 Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit
Durability? Any rust issues on the brackets? Any issues with the front diff leaking where the bracket is mounted? Any undue stress to the diff?
Any overall likes/dislikes..........
Thanks.......
Swmpbgy1
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PMF appears to make some pretty nice stuff with a good reputation, other than that, I have no experience with a dual setup. Are you currently dealing with some issue that has you looking at doubling up on steering stabilizers or do you just like the look? I am running true 35"s on 4" of lift and a single stock Dorman replacement stabilizer with no issues.
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I also can't comment on that specific piece, but I can second Tom's post, PMF has a good rep and they make quality products.
Thanks to Camo, I bought the PMF track bar bracket mount and had the local 4x4 shop air chisel the broken mount from the axle, welding on the PMF mount
I found out the local shop (Lavender Bros) also uses PMF products and stated PMF produces high quality parts.
Stewart
PS - This was on my 250, not my Ex.
Thanks to Camo, I bought the PMF track bar bracket mount and had the local 4x4 shop air chisel the broken mount from the axle, welding on the PMF mount
I found out the local shop (Lavender Bros) also uses PMF products and stated PMF produces high quality parts.
Stewart
PS - This was on my 250, not my Ex.
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Thanks all.........
No real symptoms......I've already replaced upper and lower ball joints, sway bar endlinks and bushings, new RedHead Gearbox, and replaced the OEM steering stabilizer with a Rancho RS5000 series.
I think the Rancho is my issue......I do feel the road tugging on the steering wheel from time to time. The only reason I am considering the dual set up is that I've read that the single Bilstein 5100 can cause your truck to pull to the left and have to correct the steering wheel back to center.....and let's face it......They do look like the B Bomb Fashizzle!!!
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Although I can't comment on that specific kit I can tell you that I wish I would of upgraded to a dual stabilizer kit. I had some bump steer and decided to go with a single stabilizer from Skyjacker. Never helped one bit in my opinion. Oh and just FYI I'm running 35" tires.
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Agree, and if you do some serious off roading, these are rock catchers. I recall a early or later F250 style which are much better protected.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...superduty.html
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Thanks all.........
No real symptoms......I've already replaced upper and lower ball joints, sway bar endlinks and bushings, new RedHead Gearbox, and replaced the OEM steering stabilizer with a Rancho RS5000 series.
I think the Rancho is my issue......I do feel the road tugging on the steering wheel from time to time. The only reason I am considering the dual set up is that I've read that the single Bilstein 5100 can cause your truck to pull to the left and have to correct the steering wheel back to center.....and let's face it......They do look like the B Bomb Fashizzle!!!
Swmpbgy1
No real symptoms......I've already replaced upper and lower ball joints, sway bar endlinks and bushings, new RedHead Gearbox, and replaced the OEM steering stabilizer with a Rancho RS5000 series.
I think the Rancho is my issue......I do feel the road tugging on the steering wheel from time to time. The only reason I am considering the dual set up is that I've read that the single Bilstein 5100 can cause your truck to pull to the left and have to correct the steering wheel back to center.....and let's face it......They do look like the B Bomb Fashizzle!!!
Swmpbgy1
I installed Bilstein 5100's on the front of my truck and had to use a 3.5 ton floor jack to get them in place. My Bilstein stabilizer was able to be compressed by hand.
My truck was not originally equipped with a stabilizer and this was a great addition.
Single for me. Thread below has some excellent installation information. Page two has information and pictures of OEM part numbers and hardware information I used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-w-pics.html
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