New Steering Stabilizer?
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New Steering Stabilizer?
Hope someone here can help me out! I want to get a new steering stabilizer for my 2002 X. Looking at the Rancho single cartridge replacement model since it appears my stock one is showing signs of leakage.
The problem I have is this.
I see them in the JC Whitney site, but not listed for the Excursion. However, I do see them up to the year 2001 for the F250 Super Duty 4X4 PU. What I am wondering is if I order the part number for the 2001 F-250 Superduty PU, would it be the same as the 2002 4X4 Excursion Limited?
Hope somone here already knows this one?
The problem I have is this.
I see them in the JC Whitney site, but not listed for the Excursion. However, I do see them up to the year 2001 for the F250 Super Duty 4X4 PU. What I am wondering is if I order the part number for the 2001 F-250 Superduty PU, would it be the same as the 2002 4X4 Excursion Limited?
Hope somone here already knows this one?
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You want an RS5410.
An RS5404 will work too. That is what I have. A direct replacement. I bought it before Rancho came out with the RS5410.
An RS 5406 will work too, but it is a little longer and you will need to loosen and slide the mounting bracket over on the drag link 1"-2".
An RS5404 will work too. That is what I have. A direct replacement. I bought it before Rancho came out with the RS5410.
An RS 5406 will work too, but it is a little longer and you will need to loosen and slide the mounting bracket over on the drag link 1"-2".
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jschira, thanks for the info. I did see that part number is for the F250.
What is the best place to purchase this from? I am not able to cross reference the Rancho part number to the JCWhitney part number.
What is the best place to purchase this from? I am not able to cross reference the Rancho part number to the JCWhitney part number.
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Originally posted by jdadamsjr
J,
you have a new stabilizer on your NEW Ex ?
J,
you have a new stabilizer on your NEW Ex ?
Yep. Swapped it out with about 200 miles on her.
Was it just to upgrade a weak link like upgrading the rear sway to a better unit
Yep, except that I did not get a factory rear bar.
or you didn't have one before?
They are standard on the 4x4, so I had one.
Do you feel it is betta than the stock unit?
TIA
TIA
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Originally posted by RobertH
jschira, thanks for the info. I did see that part number is for the F250.
What is the best place to purchase this from? I am not able to cross reference the Rancho part number to the JCWhitney part number.
jschira, thanks for the info. I did see that part number is for the F250.
What is the best place to purchase this from? I am not able to cross reference the Rancho part number to the JCWhitney part number.
www.4wheelparts.com
Try out Rancho's site:
www.gorancho.com
They have an application guide.
Last edited by jschira; Nov 11, 2003 at 08:23 PM.
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Originally posted by jschira
You want an RS5410.
An RS5404 will work too. That is what I have. A direct replacement. I bought it before Rancho came out with the RS5410.
An RS 5406 will work too, but it is a little longer and you will need to loosen and slide the mounting bracket over on the drag link 1"-2".
You want an RS5410.
An RS5404 will work too. That is what I have. A direct replacement. I bought it before Rancho came out with the RS5410.
An RS 5406 will work too, but it is a little longer and you will need to loosen and slide the mounting bracket over on the drag link 1"-2".
stock and aftermarket?
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After a long effort to get my Steering Stabilzer from JC Whitney, I finally got one from Summit. The first one I ordered from JC, it arrived with an empty rancho box! Dang! So they sent me another one, only to find when I open the box, a HUGE Stabilizer or possibly a Shock. Way to big. I called them and asked them to cross ref. the RS5410, and they said that the one they sent was not it, and that they were not sure if they could get it. So I returned what I received.
The first shipment from Summit was perfect and what I asked for.
I just installed it last week.
Most definately a difference. It is bigger around and a couple of inches in length longer,but when checking the steering reach from left to right, it did not require me to move the bracket, so it just bolted on.
The only problem I see is that the red shock boot cover is under pressure from the steering link bar. I am not sure it is a problem though.
From a feel? There is a big change. Now, when turning the wheel, it is much stiffer than before which is good since I thought it was too loose allowing me to wander on the road. It seems to have helped in the wandering on the interstate as well.
I am happy with this install!
My OEM was leaking and had fresh oil on the shaft. When compressing it, you could hear gurgling, so it had air in it as well. It was gone!
The first shipment from Summit was perfect and what I asked for.
I just installed it last week.
Most definately a difference. It is bigger around and a couple of inches in length longer,but when checking the steering reach from left to right, it did not require me to move the bracket, so it just bolted on.
The only problem I see is that the red shock boot cover is under pressure from the steering link bar. I am not sure it is a problem though.
From a feel? There is a big change. Now, when turning the wheel, it is much stiffer than before which is good since I thought it was too loose allowing me to wander on the road. It seems to have helped in the wandering on the interstate as well.
I am happy with this install!
My OEM was leaking and had fresh oil on the shaft. When compressing it, you could hear gurgling, so it had air in it as well. It was gone!
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Ordered my RS5410 yesterday afternoon from Summit. Got the confirmation e-mail at 5:01PM yesterday and the shipping confirmation e-mail at 5:07AM this morning. I had to have it shipped Next Day Air because I am heading out of town early tomorrow. FedEx guy came to the door with it this morning a little before 8:00AM. The steering stabilizer was only $37.99, which was considerably lower than I could get it for anywhere locally, but I needed it today so I had to fork over the extra $19.95 for the Next Day Air shipping on top of the standard $8.95 handling fee. Advance was going to match the $37.99 price, but they couldn't guarantee that I would get it today since they were having to order it.
I am going to put it on tonight when I change the oil. Driving out to Erie, PA tomorrow. I'll give an update on the difference when I return.
I am going to put it on tonight when I change the oil. Driving out to Erie, PA tomorrow. I'll give an update on the difference when I return.
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Since my last post in December, an update is in order. No Problems to report with the stablilzer! The red zip tie broke off, and I put a new one on. Seems to have worked out better since the binding of the rubber boot is not as bad as when it was first put on. The stiffness was initial when brand new and now I don't seem to notice any. It handles much better....still very happy!
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So, the stabilizer came with a bolt, a 5/8" spacer, a lock washer, and a nut. Did you use any of that? The bolt wouldn't go through the bracket that was there from the original stabilizer so I used the orginal bolt and nut with the spacer. The Haynes manual said 67 ft./lbs for both bolts, but I couldn't get the bolt attached to the bracket in the middle of the car that tight. Seemed to compress the rubber bushing too much before I got it tight enough.
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Steering Stabilizer made a big improvement. My wife even commented on how much better the ride was. Driving through curves without having to tug at the wheel numerous times i what she was referring to. Driving over rough areas of roads causes a lot less steering wheel movement, however large enough pot holes will still move the steering wheel.
Still not sure about how tight that bolt to the bracket in the middle of the car should be. Large washers on each side of the rubber bushing might work to keep the bushing from compressing unevenly?
Still not sure about how tight that bolt to the bracket in the middle of the car should be. Large washers on each side of the rubber bushing might work to keep the bushing from compressing unevenly?
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