Steering Stabilizer recommendations
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Mountain Pass
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Steering Stabilizer recommendations
Hey guys,
I've been having some shimmy in the front end of my 2005 4wd, and a looking to tighten it up. I just ordered a tie rod kit and wanted to knock out the steering stabilizer at the same time. I did some forum searching and many people recommend dual stabilizers over singles, but I dont have a lift, I dont off-road, and I dont tow heavy loads.
I saw a thread (on here) where they were recommending the rough country dual kit on a stock excursion. But, when I went to the product site, it says that it can only be used with a 2inch or greater lift.
I went to Rancho (since i have 9000s on the truck, why not) and they have a 5410 and a 7410 for my truck, but there is no indication of what is different about them.
So, anyone want to help me out here? I just want to fix the shimmy and stop the weird tire wear. I've already replaced the ball joints and had an alignment (which i was told was the cause of the issues, but obviously is not).
I've been having some shimmy in the front end of my 2005 4wd, and a looking to tighten it up. I just ordered a tie rod kit and wanted to knock out the steering stabilizer at the same time. I did some forum searching and many people recommend dual stabilizers over singles, but I dont have a lift, I dont off-road, and I dont tow heavy loads.
I saw a thread (on here) where they were recommending the rough country dual kit on a stock excursion. But, when I went to the product site, it says that it can only be used with a 2inch or greater lift.
I went to Rancho (since i have 9000s on the truck, why not) and they have a 5410 and a 7410 for my truck, but there is no indication of what is different about them.
So, anyone want to help me out here? I just want to fix the shimmy and stop the weird tire wear. I've already replaced the ball joints and had an alignment (which i was told was the cause of the issues, but obviously is not).
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Unless you are running tires 37" or bigger, there is no need for a dual steering damper. Since it is a damper and not a shock on the suspension, you will really hardly know one from another as you steer down the road. One brand might be a little stiffer, another brand a little looser. The biggest thing is how well it is built and how long it lasts. So how much dampening can your wallet do?
Anything from a basic monroe to a rancho will do fine and you will not hardly know the difference.
Have had the OEM, Monroe, Pro-Comp, and the the Rancho on my Ex, searching for that mythical steering difference. They all worked the same with no steering difference until they wore out, rusted through, or get smacked by something like a big rock while offroading in the Poconos.
Anything from a basic monroe to a rancho will do fine and you will not hardly know the difference.
Have had the OEM, Monroe, Pro-Comp, and the the Rancho on my Ex, searching for that mythical steering difference. They all worked the same with no steering difference until they wore out, rusted through, or get smacked by something like a big rock while offroading in the Poconos.
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Agreed, any steering damper meant as a OE replacement will do the job, just realize it’s job is not to fix or bandaid other worn parts that are causing your shimmy, for that you will need to find and fix the cause of the shimmy.
Hint, 80% chance the shimmy is being caused by out of balance tires or a bent rim. If your tires are already worn funky they they likely can’t be fixed and will need replacing.
Hint, 80% chance the shimmy is being caused by out of balance tires or a bent rim. If your tires are already worn funky they they likely can’t be fixed and will need replacing.
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I bought this one and has lasted over a year now. The monore I put on originally puked its guts out after 3 months. I do NOT off road either. https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspensi...4&t_pn=SKY9099
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I followed some other members and went with a Bilstein 5100 to match my front shocks.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-w-pics.html
If you have Rancho I would go with the 7000 series, it seems to me the 5000's are a little soft for the heavier rigs like Super Duty's and Excursion's.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-w-pics.html
If you have Rancho I would go with the 7000 series, it seems to me the 5000's are a little soft for the heavier rigs like Super Duty's and Excursion's.
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I have rancho 9000s on my truck, and the guy at Rancho actually recommended the 5410 if I was using it in a single-use application. As far as the other things, I was actually told it was my ball joints by a tire company, and i had them replaced. Then new tires and a balancing, and now the same thing. This time, replacing my tie rods and steering stabilizer. I hope its not the rims, I had to replace all 4 on my previous ex and it wasnt cheap. You would think though, getting new tires, that they would know they were bent when they put them on the machine...
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