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Old 02-07-2019, 10:14 AM
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Steering Stabilizer

Question for me in laymans terms. Why do I need a steering stabilizer and with bigger tires, is there a need for two?
just trying to figure out what it actually does (I know it stabilizes the steering, I mean mechanically does)
 
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Old 02-07-2019, 12:10 PM
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The stock single stabilizer is positioned in the best possible spot to reduce road feedback and control left to right variations. The stock stabilizer is crap, replacing it with a good one will net you the best return on investment.

Dual stabilizers can only be used on lifted trucks, (won't clear the suspension cycling without some lift) and to be honest it's a waste of money, and they will only work about as well as a good stabilizer in the stock position, but costs more than twice as much.
 
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Perfect, that’s what I needed to know. Thanks man!
 
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A dual stabilizer kit from Rough Country will work very well eliminating bump steer from oversized tires and will be less than a FOX ATS, at only $144.

It is an easy install but will only work if you have lifted the front. You can decide to leave the stock stabilizer on or remove it.
 
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Would a driver notice any difference if they changed out the stock stabilizer with a better aftermarket unit on a non lifted truck?
 
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Yes - you’ll notice a difference. This was one of the first things I bought for my truck. The steering is noticeably smoother and I think it feels better planted when changing lanes and cruising on the interstate. Granted, she’s a “b” to maneuver in the too-tight Lowe’s parking lot...but it’s one of the most appreciated pieces I’ve bought. The stock location with the single is best IMO for any tire under 37 inches.
 
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Yes - you’ll notice a difference. This was one of the first things I bought for my truck. The steering is noticeably smoother and I think it feels better planted when changing lanes and cruising on the interstate. Granted, she’s a “b” to maneuver in the too-tight Lowe’s parking lot...but it’s one of the most appreciated pieces I’ve bought. The stock location with the single is best IMO for any tire under 37 inches.
so my truck isn’t lifted per say but leveled and runnng 37s. My reason for asking about this is that I’ve noticed hitting a bump at 60-70 on the interstate can become.....interesting.

i want to to see if I can tighten some of that up. What will help and what won’t.
 
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easy swap for a non mechanic like myself?
 
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easy swap for a non mechanic like myself?
Its as easy as it gets. Two bolts and its out. Do yourself a favor and buy a pickle fork from HarborFrieght or the likes for about $8. The driver side bolt is a tapered compression fitting that is in there damn tight. I used pry bars, hammer, air tools and it wouldnt budge. Picked up the wedged fork and it was out in 30 seconds flat.
 
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easy swap for a non mechanic like myself?
Easy. The hardest part will be taking the stock one off. Do like Tricon said and get a pickle fork before you start. I went the hard way and tried helplessly for an hour before going to HF and getting the pickle fork. With the right tool, it was a 1-minute job.
 
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Ok great, you guys are a big help.
last question, with the 37s and a leveled truck would the dual fit/ make more sense or would be fine with the single? Again, you guys are a big help here.
 
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Ok great, you guys are a big help.
last question, with the 37s and a leveled truck would the dual fit/ make more sense or would be fine with the single? Again, you guys are a big help here.
Never tried the Fox OEM replacement. I can tell you that the dual from RC eliminated all bump steer on my leveled truck on 35s.
 
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so my truck isn’t lifted per say but leveled and runnng 37s. My reason for asking about this is that I’ve noticed hitting a bump at 60-70 on the interstate can become.....interesting.

i want to to see if I can tighten some of that up. What will help and what won’t.
Hey Patsfan.........what did you get me into???? Lol So explain the "interesting" part to me now that you got me to go this route, more money MAD WIFE..LOL
 
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Hey Patsfan.........what did you get me into???? Lol So explain the "interesting" part to me now that you got me to go this route, more money MAD WIFE..LOL
nothng major, bigger tires and what comes with it. I don’t think 35s would be any different. Just want to tighten up the bump steer a little. Just debating on a single or dual.
 


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