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I am installing a new Rough Country dual steering stabilizer this weekend and I am curious about the stock stabilizer.
The directions say to remove the stock stabilizer but there seems to be different thoughts on this. I looked at a lot of installs that people have done with this kit and other dual SS and a lot of them just leave the stock one in place.
I figured I would come here and pose the question. Hopefully someone will respond with a good in depth reason for one way or the other.
Since no one else has chimed in, I’ll give you my $.02 which is worth exactly that...the stock mounting location is flawed to an extent. Despite it’s similar angle to the drag link it’s not the same. This is noticeable with a stiffer stabilizer mounted in the factory location. As the suspension cycles it tends to want to push on the drag link giving you feedback in the steering wheel. Ram moved their stabilizer down to the axle some years back to eliminate this. In theory, having the duals plus the stock could lead to excessive wear on the steering box and drag link tie rod end. I’ve heard of this happening but don’t know how true it is or if having all three was the cause. If it were mine (and I’ve been from stock, to the Fox IFP, to the Fox ATS, and currently the PMF dual setup with Bilsteins) I would remove the stocker to eliminate any chance it is giving you bumpsteer and to simplify your setup and help with any troubleshooting down the line should you have shimmy/shake issues. Hope something I said helps you out.
I am installing a new Rough Country dual steering stabilizer this weekend and I am curious about the stock stabilizer.
The directions say to remove the stock stabilizer but there seems to be different thoughts on this. I looked at a lot of installs that people have done with this kit and other dual SS and a lot of them just leave the stock one in place.
I figured I would come here and pose the question. Hopefully someone will respond with a good in depth reason for one way or the other.
Thanks
I am curious about this as well. I have the Fox single, and it's working out pretty well. But, for piece of mind, I went ahead and purchased the PMF dual with bilsteins. I hope to install them this weekend, and was planning to leave the single Fox in place. Mind you, I just recently added the Fox single after the trackbar ball joint, entire drag link, and tie rod ends were replaced (2017 w/36k miles). With all new components, I am hoping to extend their life with the added stabilization.
IF you leave the stock SS and add on another SS but different, you run the risk of uneven having 2 different SS with 2 different resistance in the valve body. I would not run 2 different, use a matched pair for good performance. Dual SS systems are just a gimmick IMO.
That said I would not run 2, to begin with. Spending twice the money for lower quality SS when you can get the Bilstein 7100 series or the Fox 2.0 IIRC. I think Rancho also makes a 7100 model. The 51 series is about = to OEM, 7100 is the HD version and that is my recommendation.
No experience with leaving the stock stabilizer on but I removed my single and switched to the dual rough country set up a while back because I wanted a cheaper alternative. No complaints for the price. I’d like to know what ya report as well.
Is there any reason to get a dual on a STOCK truck ?
When I drove my truck home from the lot, it was stock and tight. The next time I saw my truck it had a 2" Level Kit and 35" x 12.5's. Obviously it didnt feel the same. Once I added the single and double stabilizes, it tightened right up and feels great now.
