question about dual Stabilizers
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question about dual Stabilizers
I want to put 2 dual stabilizers on my dana 60 front axle but i want to know how they connect the 2 of them like in the pic im posting below.will i need to buy something extra to make them connect toghter like in the pic or no?thanks 
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You need a tab that sticks out in hte middle past the tie rod and has two bolt holes in it. then you need to weld tabs to either end of the tie-rod for hte other ends of the shocks.
If you arent running a 40" + tire, you dont need and shouldnt have two stabilizers. Maybe with 38's, but thats only for the extremely aggresive...
If you arent running a 40" + tire, you dont need and shouldnt have two stabilizers. Maybe with 38's, but thats only for the extremely aggresive...
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They do sell bolt on kits but they are about as useful as **** in a bucket...
Also: I dont recommend doing it like the guy in hte picture did. I would mount the stabilizers behind the tie-rod just because it is easier and srtonger. This way there is very little leverage on the center mount.
Edit again: look at Pro's gallery. He used angle iron. Angle iron is good becauase it offers strength in two directions. You could do what he did but with two shocks and two pieces of angle iron OR one piece of flat-stock (1/4") and make it about 4" long and have it stick out about 3-4" fromt the axle and drill two holes in it. The second way would be easier but you would also want a 45* wedge in between the two mounting holes to offer lateral support.
Also: I dont recommend doing it like the guy in hte picture did. I would mount the stabilizers behind the tie-rod just because it is easier and srtonger. This way there is very little leverage on the center mount.
Edit again: look at Pro's gallery. He used angle iron. Angle iron is good becauase it offers strength in two directions. You could do what he did but with two shocks and two pieces of angle iron OR one piece of flat-stock (1/4") and make it about 4" long and have it stick out about 3-4" fromt the axle and drill two holes in it. The second way would be easier but you would also want a 45* wedge in between the two mounting holes to offer lateral support.
Last edited by RawPower; Aug 14, 2005 at 07:37 PM.
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Yes, I would much rather have weld on tabs than a bolt on thingy... My welds vs a china-man's bolt... hmmm wonder which Ill choose
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Why would you need that on your truck? Problems with your steering? Those will only mask the problem....
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Why would you need that on your truck? Problems with your steering? Those will only mask the problem....
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Personally I would only use two for 44's, but ABSOLUTELY never two under 40's. You are pretty close to 40's, but I didnt say 40's as an ideal minimum... 42's would be and absolutely-not under IDEAL, 40's being "what the hell close enough"
Did that make any sense?
anything under Id just stick with one. I do recommend one though... it helps with the out-of-control steering wheel problem... you know, when you end up with two broken thumbs...
Did that make any sense?
anything under Id just stick with one. I do recommend one though... it helps with the out-of-control steering wheel problem... you know, when you end up with two broken thumbs...
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<!--StartFragment -->Because hes a moron. That could potentially be unsafe. With that many, the steering could become slow, and the pump has to build up pressure to turn the wheels causing a delay. It would start turning, but not fast until its built up enough pressure. Then you get the problem of an extremely hot PS pump, and I think we all know how easily they go out due to heat...
DTW, that guy has WAY TOO MUCH LIFT
Edit: I second the above.
My stuff, coming slowly: http://www.supermotors.org/mygarage/vehicles/content.php?id=9523&sID=27525
DTW, that guy has WAY TOO MUCH LIFT
Edit: I second the above.
My stuff, coming slowly: http://www.supermotors.org/mygarage/vehicles/content.php?id=9523&sID=27525
Last edited by RawPower; Aug 14, 2005 at 08:36 PM.
