05-07 Problem Solver
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 812
Likes: 3
From: Mad River Valley
If someone can explain the difference of the way the Fabtech dual in line stabilizer mounts versus the new Rough Country one that would be cool.
I understand that there is a difference in the shocks but I'm trying to see if the way one mounts is better than the other before I pull the trigger.
Thanks
I understand that there is a difference in the shocks but I'm trying to see if the way one mounts is better than the other before I pull the trigger.
Thanks
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 10
From: Arizona
J.M.F.R,
Why does the center bracket bolt to the cast pumpkin?
Do to the fact that the center bracket mounts to the pumpkin, the center bracket must be loosend and moved to remove the diff cover also what if you have an A/M diff cover installed will the center bracket still mount correctly?
There is now additional stress put on the cast pumpkin cove flange, what are the potential problems of this mounting point?
Why not just use to U-bolts to mount the center bracket to the axle tube and not mount it to the pumpkin flange?
Why does the center bracket bolt to the cast pumpkin?
Do to the fact that the center bracket mounts to the pumpkin, the center bracket must be loosend and moved to remove the diff cover also what if you have an A/M diff cover installed will the center bracket still mount correctly?
There is now additional stress put on the cast pumpkin cove flange, what are the potential problems of this mounting point?
Why not just use to U-bolts to mount the center bracket to the axle tube and not mount it to the pumpkin flange?
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 10
From: Arizona
Originally Posted by blackhat620
J.M.F.R,
Why does the center bracket bolt to the cast pumpkin?
Do to the fact that the center bracket mounts to the pumpkin, the center bracket must be loosend and moved to remove the diff cover also what if you have an A/M diff cover installed will the center bracket still mount correctly?
There is now additional stress put on the cast pumpkin cove flange, what are the potential problems of this mounting point?
Why not just use to U-bolts to mount the center bracket to the axle tube and not mount it to the pumpkin flange?
Why does the center bracket bolt to the cast pumpkin?
Do to the fact that the center bracket mounts to the pumpkin, the center bracket must be loosend and moved to remove the diff cover also what if you have an A/M diff cover installed will the center bracket still mount correctly?
There is now additional stress put on the cast pumpkin cove flange, what are the potential problems of this mounting point?
Why not just use to U-bolts to mount the center bracket to the axle tube and not mount it to the pumpkin flange?
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Wow... the guy comes along, gets us all excited and can't be bothered to come back and close some deals? I'd love to get an answer to the shipping to canada question along with maybe a PDF of the installation instructions....
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Saskatoon, SK, CA
I just sent him a PM to see if he can check out the thread and answer the questions. He probably just hasn't seen it in awhile. If you don't come on here everyday it is difficult to keep up with everything.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 10
From: Arizona
Just and FYI, i have found from talking to a well respected tech who has dealt with this issue, that you cannot install the dual stabilizer setup on factory stock suspension trucks. It does not matter if the system is from Fabtech, Rough Country or Donahoe Racing. You need a minimum of a 4-inch suspension lift to be able to install the dual shock setup. The problem with installing them on a stock suspension truck is that on rough road conditions the track bar comes in contact with the dual steering stailizer setup.
Last edited by blackhat620; Sep 26, 2007 at 07:37 PM.
