Steering Stabilizer?
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From: Oceanside
Steering Stabilizer?
I have a 2002 F-250 CC, PSD, SWB, 4x4. The feedback from the steering wheel is lousy. I was thinking that it is caused by the Firestone Steeltex ATs and the wimpy steering stabilizer.
After taking a look at the steering, I COULDN'T FIND the steering stabilizer. Did Ford stop putting them on the 2002s?
I'm also interested in opinions about who makes the best steering stabilizer.
Thanks!
After taking a look at the steering, I COULDN'T FIND the steering stabilizer. Did Ford stop putting them on the 2002s?
I'm also interested in opinions about who makes the best steering stabilizer.
Thanks!
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From: san diego usa
Steering Stabilizer?
What do you mean by poor feedback? Is it slow to return to center? I would take it to the dealer to have it checked out. The steering should be pretty responsive with the stock tires. A steering stabilizer will dampen everything out... so if it's slow to return, it will be even slower with one.
Ford only puts the stabilizer on trucks with the "off-road" package.
The best direct replacement stabilizer in my opinion is made by Fox, but it's about $140.
Ford only puts the stabilizer on trucks with the "off-road" package.
The best direct replacement stabilizer in my opinion is made by Fox, but it's about $140.
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From: Two Harbors, MN
Steering Stabilizer?
I have a 2000 SD and my truck wandered. I put a Rancho steering stabilizer on it and it helped quite a bit...BUT... the real source of the problem was the lower ***** joints.. they came "ungreaseable" so my dealer warrantied it and put greaseable ball joints on it and my problem was solved
IMHO, I would use Rancho....cost.... $112.00 ( because you have to order the mounting kit as well)
slammer
IMHO, I would use Rancho....cost.... $112.00 ( because you have to order the mounting kit as well)
slammer
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Steering Stabilizer?
LW555, is correct a stabilizer will just "mask" any feedback.
As far as the best brand to go with.. matter of opinion, rancho, skyjacker, etc are all good names. I have a double skyjacker that I paid $98 bucks for through National tire and wheel, it comes with the brackets. However, I would not recomend a double for stock tires, as far as Im concerned, it's overkill on my truck with 35's, the wheel does not return to center without help.
As far as the best brand to go with.. matter of opinion, rancho, skyjacker, etc are all good names. I have a double skyjacker that I paid $98 bucks for through National tire and wheel, it comes with the brackets. However, I would not recomend a double for stock tires, as far as Im concerned, it's overkill on my truck with 35's, the wheel does not return to center without help.
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From: Oceanside
Steering Stabilizer?
>What do you mean by poor feedback? Is it slow to return to
>center? I would take it to the dealer to have it checked
>out. The steering should be pretty responsive with the
>stock tires. A steering stabilizer will dampen everything
>out... so if it's slow to return, it will be even slower
>with one.
Any harshness in the road during turns (above 20 or so mph) really upset the steering wheel.
>Ford only puts the stabilizer on trucks with the "off-road"
>package.
That really bums me out... I've always had one on my trucks - will have to retrofit one.
>
>The best direct replacement stabilizer in my opinion is made
>by Fox, but it's about $140.
Sounds great - Thanks for all of your help!
Rob
>center? I would take it to the dealer to have it checked
>out. The steering should be pretty responsive with the
>stock tires. A steering stabilizer will dampen everything
>out... so if it's slow to return, it will be even slower
>with one.
Any harshness in the road during turns (above 20 or so mph) really upset the steering wheel.
>Ford only puts the stabilizer on trucks with the "off-road"
>package.
That really bums me out... I've always had one on my trucks - will have to retrofit one.
>
>The best direct replacement stabilizer in my opinion is made
>by Fox, but it's about $140.
Sounds great - Thanks for all of your help!
Rob
