Replacement Steering stabilizers
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Replacement Steering stabilizers
Hi folks,
First, I'd like to thank everyone for all the responses on which shock to buy for my F350 SD 4x4. Looks like Bilstein is the brand. I also want to replace the stock steering stabilizer with an aftermarket replacement. Other than the Rancho, does any other company have a replacement stabilizer for the stock OEM location and mounts?
Thanks,
Dave
First, I'd like to thank everyone for all the responses on which shock to buy for my F350 SD 4x4. Looks like Bilstein is the brand. I also want to replace the stock steering stabilizer with an aftermarket replacement. Other than the Rancho, does any other company have a replacement stabilizer for the stock OEM location and mounts?
Thanks,
Dave
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Fabtech, Rough Country and Skyjacker come to mind. But their performance is probably going to be about the same as Rancho's. If you go with a dual-stabilizer set-up than Superlift and Donahoe racing have Bilstein (they call them Signature Series) shocks that go with them.
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As far as I know, Bilsteins only come on the aftermarket applications. A Bilstein might work in the stock location, I've never actually tried. But here a couple of pics that show the size difference between the 2 shocks.
The steering is straight forward on my truck and you can see just how tiny the stocker is compared to the Bilstein.
The steering is straight forward on my truck and you can see just how tiny the stocker is compared to the Bilstein.
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Here's what's stamped into the shock body: 1604BE5 6253XX. But it looks like the "XX" was stamped over what looks like "N5", but I'm not positive of that.
The shock body was the only place I could find a number. I can't seem to find the Bilstein P/N anywhere else, like the instruction sheet from Donahoe. I checked Donahoe Racing, Superlift, and several of their distributors sites and no one lists the Bilstein P/N. If you wanted to, I imagine you could PM DC Special or call Truck Toyz directly and they'd be able to get the P/N, or tell if you, if it would fit in the stock location.
The shock body was the only place I could find a number. I can't seem to find the Bilstein P/N anywhere else, like the instruction sheet from Donahoe. I checked Donahoe Racing, Superlift, and several of their distributors sites and no one lists the Bilstein P/N. If you wanted to, I imagine you could PM DC Special or call Truck Toyz directly and they'd be able to get the P/N, or tell if you, if it would fit in the stock location.
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LIFT TRK 218.5MM STK 8.60"ZINC
Manufacturer: BILSTEIN
New part#: F4-BE5-6253-H5
List Price: $ 136.00
Category: Shock Absorbers
I found it, BE56253H5 jobbers at 81.63.
I'll try to pull the specs tomorrow at work and see how they line up.
Manufacturer: BILSTEIN
New part#: F4-BE5-6253-H5
List Price: $ 136.00
Category: Shock Absorbers
I found it, BE56253H5 jobbers at 81.63.
I'll try to pull the specs tomorrow at work and see how they line up.
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BE5-6253-H5 8.5" 5125 Series 8.6" 14.06 22.5 EB1*/EB1 1/2" Yes plated
The application list calls for 78-79 Bronco. My 79 F150 had an eye lower and stud upper, so the * must mean the upper mount is a threaded on eye.
The application list calls for 78-79 Bronco. My 79 F150 had an eye lower and stud upper, so the * must mean the upper mount is a threaded on eye.
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An RS5410 Bolts to stock.
RS 5410 list as follows:
RS5410 L1 LS38 14.500" compressed 24.375" extended 9.875" travel
L1 is a bushing only mount, LS38 is a bushing with sleve mount, both appear to be eyes.
The bilstien is 8.6" travel, 14.06" compressed and 22.5" extended. So it is nearly 2" shorter and has 1.275 less travel. That must be why it's not a bolton.
RS 5410 list as follows:
RS5410 L1 LS38 14.500" compressed 24.375" extended 9.875" travel
L1 is a bushing only mount, LS38 is a bushing with sleve mount, both appear to be eyes.
The bilstien is 8.6" travel, 14.06" compressed and 22.5" extended. So it is nearly 2" shorter and has 1.275 less travel. That must be why it's not a bolton.
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I went out and dug-up the stocker for my '04 and measured it from center of eye to center of eye.
Fully compressed= 15"
Fully extended= a hair over 23"
So about 8" of travel. Unfortunately, I have no idea how much travel actually occurs with full wheel lock in either direction. I assume no more than 4" with a stocker on there.
Fully compressed= 15"
Fully extended= a hair over 23"
So about 8" of travel. Unfortunately, I have no idea how much travel actually occurs with full wheel lock in either direction. I assume no more than 4" with a stocker on there.
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Usually the piston will be shinier on the part that actually goes into the tube. So add the shinny to the compressed lenght and that should give you the room it needs and the rest is just gravy.
From what you have measured it will work.
From what you have measured it will work.
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Originally Posted by ReAX
Usually the piston will be shinier on the part that actually goes into the tube.
From what you have measured it will work.
From what you have measured it will work.