Do aftermarket steering stabilizers work in conjunction with the factory damper? Or does the aftermarket part replace the damper?

 

You can get both, either the stock replacement or the dual stabilizers that go below mounted to the front of the axle.

I've been told by quite a few people that replacing the stock one is a lot better than the dual fronts, that you only get the dual fronts when you want people to see em. The stock location works better.

 

I've heard the same. The single replaces that factory. I'm wondering if the dual's do as well.


The folks that installed the BDS 4" on my truck, took the factory damper off and "forgot" to replace with the BDS single. They are offering a free dual Fox stabilizer. I mean, it's free right? I just wanted to make sure that these dual's aren't supposed to be used "with" the factory damper.

 

Well ****, if it's free then go for it. It shouldn't be used in conjunction, so you're clear there.

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

When you add a dual kit you can leave the factory one on as they mount in different spots. I have a dual aftermarket system and the factory one on my 2012. On my 2009 I have the dual aftermarket and removed the factory one. The 09 uses the older power steering system and with 3 shocks it was hard to turn the steering wheel in parking lots at crawl speeds. The 2012 rig turns it just fine. Both my rigs run 35x1250s. Unless you are running bigger tires just replacing the factory one is a worthy upgrade, just like replacing factory shocks

 

Can someone link what you are replacing the factory stabilizer with? Thanks

 

Was having an issue with the BDS link, so here are some pictures.

 

That does look pretty cool but I was actually just looking at the single replacement for the factory one.

 

Wouldn't just a single aftermarket stabilizer work? Even with bigger tires? 37x13.50

 

I'm no expert on the subject. I'm not sure you need aftermarket to begin with. One came with the 4" BDS kit. I've been driving around with nothing (factory one was removed and not replaced with single aftermarket) for 3 weeks. They comp'd me with a dual, and there is a noticeable difference. For the better. But, again, I can't compare it with factory or aftermarket single stabilizer.

 

Would look something like this. Would replace the factory stabilizer.

 

If you are running OEM or near, suspension and size of tires, there is no need for a dual setup unless you like the visual.

Even when I was running BFG KM2/GY MTR 37's on racing grade bead-lock wheels and I was spinning about 127 lbs per wheel/tire I did not run duals. I did run a HD Rancho SS unit, the OEM would not cut it.

OEM SS is valved for and the expected rotating mass/weight is that of an OEM tire. Normal wear and tear on suspension allows reciprocal movement and it is the job of the SS to mitigate that action.

I always suggest a HD SS unit, there are several on the market even if you stay with OEM tire/wheel.

 

Do you my chance have a part number for this set up? Thanks

 

I'm unaware of the part number, specifically for ordering from BDS. You have to select different components when ordering the stabilizers. There will be the bracket, and (2) shocks. Technically, BDS doesn't have the 2017 listed as an option, but the previous year models work (2016). I tried to link the BDS page where the selections are made for the parts, but it wasn't working properly.