Best steering stabilizer??!
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Mountain Pass
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Best steering stabilizer??!
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.
Mountain Pass
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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.
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.
Mountain Pass
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From: North west North Dakota.
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.
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Describe the vibration.
Front or Rear , through the wheel or the seat?
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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........
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........
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Mountain Pass
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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.
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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.
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.
