steering stabilizer shock
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steering stabilizer shock
I am looking to replace the steering stabilizer shock on the truck. I had a couple questions.
Who has done this before?
Did you have good results/What brand did you use?
Is this an easy thing to do myself?
Should I upgrade from the single shock to a double shock set up?
Who has done this before?
Did you have good results/What brand did you use?
Is this an easy thing to do myself?
Should I upgrade from the single shock to a double shock set up?
Logistics Pro
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It is a very straightforward job, and should only take half an hour tops if you're using hand tools. If you have an impact for disassembly and loose re-assembly, it is a less than 10 minute job. You shouldn't even have to lift the front of the truck unless you have a pesky air dam in the way.
If you are adding a 2nd one, it's a bit more involved but there are kits available that include some decent instructions, and it's still pretty straightforward.
If you are adding a 2nd one, it's a bit more involved but there are kits available that include some decent instructions, and it's still pretty straightforward.
More Turbo
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What year truck? 250, 350....? A single damper with stock or slightly bigger tires on an on road truck with a few off pavement around the house jobs will be fine. If you're lifted and running bigger tires, or like to hit the rough stuff then you might want a opposing dual damper setup.
When your doing the damper, jack up each side a little and try and wiggle the front tire. Grab 9 and 3 and wiggle to test the tie rods, 12 and 6 to test the ball joints. VERY little slop should be present. If its sloppy you might want to look into replacing some of the steering parts or ball joints while your in there. If you find slop, and the tie rods and ball joints don't seem to be moving you have a hub bearing going bad
Next is the front axle u-joints, if they're sloppy or are locking up they can cause the front to vibrate and possibly jerk the truck to a side, especially in mild turns on the highway.
When your doing the damper, jack up each side a little and try and wiggle the front tire. Grab 9 and 3 and wiggle to test the tie rods, 12 and 6 to test the ball joints. VERY little slop should be present. If its sloppy you might want to look into replacing some of the steering parts or ball joints while your in there. If you find slop, and the tie rods and ball joints don't seem to be moving you have a hub bearing going bad
Next is the front axle u-joints, if they're sloppy or are locking up they can cause the front to vibrate and possibly jerk the truck to a side, especially in mild turns on the highway.
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