Replacement steering stabilizer
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Originally Posted by ReAX
I have a bilstien that's soon to replace my factory. So far it seems to be a bolt on, but I need an impact to pull the bolt.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by PHWLEE
Could you send me the model number on that Bilstein? I don't seem to see it on the website. I have the Bilstein shocks and would like to make them all match. Thanks.
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Interesting ReAX. I haven't seen Bilstein steering stabilizers available other than the ones that they make for DR in their dual kit. Where did you get them from and do you have a link available?
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I sell bilstien at work, and that is the part number in the DR dual kit. That kit uses a low pressure shock, and it looks like it matches the specs available in a rancho. Any bilstien retailer can get it for you.
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So these are the DR series stabilizers or are they labeled Bilstein? I know that Bilstein makes the ones for DR, but I didn't know Bilstein was selling them under their own name. Also, I thought the DR/Bilstein stabilizers were gas charged whereas the Rancho's are oil filled.
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All shocks must have a viscous fluid or oil, gas is the only optional difference. DR is using bilstien shocks, they may put thier own sticker on it, but they must not have specified a unique valving.
Here's the thread where I posted specs of ranchos and the bilstien I ordered.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...abilizers.html
Here's the thread where I posted specs of ranchos and the bilstien I ordered.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...abilizers.html
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Originally Posted by ReAX
Well, today was alittle slow and I got it on. I may need to move the stock bracket just a hair, but so far I like it.
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From: Parker, CO
Originally Posted by PHWLEE
I have noticed that on the steering bar where the stabilizer bracket is attached, there are two notches. I am "assuming" they are attachment points for the bracket. I always wondered why there are two notches. If you move that bracket, it won't sit into one of those notches, right? Won't it have a tendency of moving over time?
