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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Steering Stabilizer ?

I have a 2003 F250 4X4 that doesn't have a steering stabilizer , a buddy of mine gave me all the factory hardware so I could add one to mine. Is it worth the 30 bucks for the new Stabilizer or will I be able to tell any difference? The truck seems to drive fine with out one.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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It helps with bumpsteer if you are runing over sized tires. On stock tires, it will help with potholes and such. I have one on my truck and its 2x4 dually
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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You won't realize what you're missing until you bolt it on...

Or, you drive on absolutely smooth roads and never hit a bump

Are you going to use a stock unit, or aftermarket ?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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i have a dual stabalizer on my excursion. i bolts on at the front bolts of the leaf spring u-bolts. pics in my gallery. really helped. i think it was $90. and it doesn't matter if you had a factory one or not.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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I added one on my 03 F250 4x4 and it made a big difference in the steering of my truck. Much better! It feels tighter than it did before adding it.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm going with a stock replacement, I have a brand new Rancho lying on the self but it has the threaded ends on it instead of the holes.
 
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make sure that its a steering stabalizer and not a shock....
 
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Yes it's a stabilizer.
 
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