Dual Stabilizer Question
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I just put on the Kelderman dual steering stabilizer kit last weekend. Great piece of engineering but I can attest that their instructions are terrible. I did the install myself and I'm no hercules.
Compressing the shock is tricky, but if you turn the wheel facing the shock you're installing, it requires a lot less compression to get it mounted. If needed, you could remove the tire, which would allow you more room to put your weight into compressing it. For context, I compressed it from the wheel well, not under the truck. This allows you to push forward with your weight.
Other advice would be to torque the center mounting bracket evenly from the four corners to ensure even distribution of the clamping force around the axle tube. I took some pictures here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19755867
Compressing the shock is tricky, but if you turn the wheel facing the shock you're installing, it requires a lot less compression to get it mounted. If needed, you could remove the tire, which would allow you more room to put your weight into compressing it. For context, I compressed it from the wheel well, not under the truck. This allows you to push forward with your weight.
Other advice would be to torque the center mounting bracket evenly from the four corners to ensure even distribution of the clamping force around the axle tube. I took some pictures here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19755867
Mountain Pass
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Never had death wobble, but my 2019 F350 6.7 SRW CCSB had the worse bump steer I have ever felt. I upgraded from stock 275/65R20 Michelins to 295/65R20 BFG ATs and the bump steer was much milder. I had the dealer do the steering stabilizer TSB and all of the bump steer was completely gone.
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The Kelderman branded shocks, which are Raptor Performance with custom valving, are not strapped compressed.
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This is incorrect! I have a 2008 F350, fatboy Axle (F550) yes correct, built it off ford's site when I ordered.. I use a standard kit, you have to follow the manufacture dimensions on where to place brackets outside the tie rod ends. It's slightly over 20" if I remember correctly (BDS). I have zero issues and run a 4" lift with 35's..
Tuned
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If they aren't compressed, I'd recommend compressing them by hand (push your weight down vertically to compress), and then use a couple of large zip ties to keep it compressed to make install easier. My Fox shocks had a strap to keep them compressed when I installed, which made it easier.
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