Hello. I hope I don’t get to much crap for asking this but...... what are your suggestions on the best after market steering stabilizers? Single or dual? Tell me which one and why. I apologize if this had been been overly discussed but I did a search on this and really didn’t find my answer. 2003 V10 4WD, I am the second owner. 81,000 miles. SS looks to be factory original. It is leaking slightly and I am getting a vibration through the steering wheel at highway speeds. Brand new Falcon AT3W with less than 100 miles. 265/75/16 with plans to go no larger than 305. Thank you in advance for your advice.

 

I've got a single Bilstein with the factory brackets, works great.

Jay

 

Thank you Jay. Notice a difference from the factory SS? Remember where you purchased?

 

I did the whole suspension with X and Mod-C, Bilsteins all the way around, track bar, etc etc.

I got the whole shebang from ATS, but since everything got changed the way whole truck drives changed.

Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty, and they came factory on my Porsche 911, and are known to be some of the best on the market.

 

this is the one I have.
I won’t say it’s the best as I can’t compare to any others.
I will say I like it.
and if need be I can upgrade the stabilizers and keep the brackets.
it was easy to install and works well.

keep in mind a steering stabilizer can mask other issues in the front end. So take some time and make sure your ball joints, tie rods, and even your u-joints are good at the knuckles if you have a 4x4, Also make sure both hubs are unlocked and wheel end spins freely of the axle shafts.
i had one hub go bad and stayed locked. That caused a vibration for me.

 

I also did a package from ATS on one of my Excursions. Very happy with it. Looks like I will order the Bilstein. Ty

 

There really isn't a need for dual stabilizers on these rigs.

 

A NEW Steering Stabilizer will not fix a vibration. A DUAL Steering Stabilizer will only MASK other issues.

Describe the vibration.

Front or Rear , through the wheel or the seat?

 

Front. Through the wheel.

 

It could be a stuck 4wd hub causing the axle shaft to rotate. Could be out of balance tire. Could be warped brake rotors. Worn shocks. A worn steering stabilizer will not cause a shake.

 

I agree with the other guys. If there is vibration something is wrong. Start with a good inspection of tie rod ends and ball joints.

 

I agree with the gents above, go through the front end to find where the vibration is coming from, then address that and then pick up a new replacement steering stabilizer of your choice.
Me EX has true 35" tires (40K+ miles on them) and has always ran with a stock stabilizer with zero vibrations under any situation. Duals look cool though........

 

Let me just be clear about the vibration. It is very slight at the most. It could be the feel of the new tires even. The reason I found that the original SS was leaking was because I had it on a hoist checking everything that you all suggested. I bought this vehicle for my wife to run herself and my son around in. She just sold her Lincoln Navigator and I talked her into this ride. So..... trying to make it as “perfect” as I can for her so I don’t have to hear about it. I appreciate all of the input I received on here. New Bilstein SS on the way and will see if it makes a difference.

 

I have dual Fox steering stabilizers. Probably not necessary, but I'm satisfied.

95% of the time vibrations are caused by rotating equipment. Tires, rotors, bearings, drive shafts, even transmissions, etc. However it is also true to say worn front end parts can cause a shake ... different than a vibration(s). Hit a pot hole and the steering wheels begins to shake... yeah, then something is loose or worn.

People throw lots of time and money at vibration problems. I use https://www.centramatic.com/ and do not have a tire vibration at speed.

 

I agree with most who say it's something rotational, not the stabilizer. I would replace it however if it is leaking, but highly doubt it is the cause of your vibration.