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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Steering Stabilizer Shot???

What would be a sign that the front steering stabilizer shock would be shot?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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probably if it looks like it has been leaking, maybe take it off and see how easy it is to compress it, if you can easily compress it by hand i would think it is shot. thats just what i think.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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are you getting a lot of wheel kick on bumps, etc? like sdpj said, it shouldnt compress by hand very easily.... just like the suspension shocks....
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 07:03 AM
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Yea I've noticed that it seems like the bumps want to throw the truck around. To me it's a pretty good size truck (F250 extended cab long box) to get thrown around with some of the bumps I've hit... Might have to pull it off and check it out. Any suggestions on a good replacement if it is shot? Thanks guys!

Ted
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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i have a dual setup from skyjacker, it was a big difference when put those on. i have 38's though, you might only need one. i dont like how the skyjacker shocks have taken the wear and the tear from rocks etc, all chipped up.
 
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