Looking to upgrade steering stabilizer shock on my 2003 Excursion. What is the difference between the single shock models vs. duel shock? What do you guys recommend? Thanks Guys!

 

I stuck with the single shock mounted unit.

if you need a double, something is seriously wrong.

 

I have these on my Excursion , they work well although I don't have anything else to compare them to on the Excursion platform specifically.

https://bds-suspension.com/products/...duty-99-04-4wd

Here's what they look like installed

 

Lol, perhaps on a stock height truck running around on smooth roads with michelin street tread tires, maybe. Put a decent size aggressive tread off-road tire on , then actually take it down old rutted up /washed out farm roads without a decent stabilizer and the steering wheel will dang near get yanked out of your hands , even with everything in perfect working order and nothing "seriously wrong".

The dual steering stabilizer kits make it a lot nicer driving (especially if you're towing) on uneven surfaces when you're running oversized tires.
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From my research Fox is one of the best. Does it reduce the play in the steering wheel? Thanks again for the link!

 

No, how could it possibly do that? If you've got worn out stuff such that you have excess play in the steering wheel, no damper is going to heal the worn out components.
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I went with the Rough Country N3 Dual Setup from Amazon for $99.95 shipped. Works fine and made the steering heavy and helped tamed those 35's bump steer.

 

Disregard. answered my own question, but can't delete the post.

 

A quality-made single shock works fine. If you want a dual set up, go for it. They look good up front.

 

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NONE, they don't do anything

I run a single Fox and it's almost too stiff. I ran duals and my tires would stay clocked the way I was turning. Duals are for looks and I stand by my statement that none are even needed

 

At least on the 4x4 7.3 Ford thought it did something as standard equipment.

 

I also have the BDS/Fox Dual set up.

I've gone through so many singles. Stock and name brands. I got sick of replacing them. Sometimes as frequently as one a year.

I think I would agree that a nice, name brand single on a stock excursion, used only on pavement, and not towing anything is probably sufficient.

I have a 4x4, X/B code springs, 33's and occasionally 35's, and use it off road often. I also use my excursion to tow bikes, motorcycles, boats, campers and work trailers. The dual's are a huge improvement over a single. No tracking issues. Much more stable on pavement. And night and day off road. The front end is more manageable and takes less effort to control.

I can see the merits of both set ups but for my application, the duals are way better than the single. Oh, and how many stabilizers have I replaced since going to duals? Zero.

 

my 4x4 Excursion has Monroe Reflex shocks on it, and they are as good today, as when they were installed 2 years ago.

you don't dare drive over those speed bumps in parking lots faster than 2 mph, it will knock your teeth out.

fancy names just don't cut it with me

and the Steering Stabilzer is a single unit, IIRC, the brand name is "Precision" from the local auto parts store.

 

I pulled that useless thing off my 00 F350 4wd when it wore out at 33k miles and haven't missed it since. My 97 F250 HD 2wd I had before this one would wear out so fast, the dealership mechanic suggested removing it after the third time in for warranty...and bingo...