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Oct 26, 2007 | 11:01 AM

150mudder

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steering stabilizer....

hey everyone, was wondering if anyone has tried the steering stabilizer by rancho. my trucks in my comment. no lift or anything. but i was wondering if this would be a good investment. it does see some time runnin through trails and such on the weekends. i need to do tie-rod ends and was going to add this in while i was under there. thanks in advance.

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:14 AM

75F350

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If you are going to add a steering stabilizer in place of repairing the steering system, I would have to say no. The stabilizer is often used as a band-aid to cover up the symptoms of a failing component, and should not be used as such. Now if you are going to install one after you replace any failing components, and will be using it to slow down some bump steer, or steering feedback issues and such after the steering components have been replaced, then I say, yes, and the Rancho unit is a fair unit, you should be fine.

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:22 AM

fishmanndotcom

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steering stabilizers are lame and useless. if you need one then you outta be spending money on replacing the worn out parts!

dont cover up a problem that could lead to a disaster later!

-cutts-

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:31 AM

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Yeah, I mashed two stabilizers in half before I stopped replacing them on my bronco. They don't really do anything and they ended up getting bent on something and then you can't turn until you take it off, lol.

Oct 26, 2007 | 12:12 PM

150mudder

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no no....i am going to replace the tie-rod ends guys. i will never not replace something worn, im a mechanic at a dealership so i know the affectes of letting this go. i was wondering if when i replace my tie-rod ends if it would be benificial to ADD on a steering stabilizer. and sience my truck is not lifted it would be kept out of hars way by the front axte tube and skid plate. sorry if i worded it wrong.

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Oct 26, 2007 | 12:14 PM

150mudder

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Originally Posted by 75F350

like the post above states, not covering up, adding to new parts. but yes i was trying to supress some harsh wheel feedback through some of the trails we run through.

Oct 26, 2007 | 12:33 PM

quadzjr

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i agree with them....you shouldn't use them to fix a steering problem....but i def. dont see a problem using them....i like the feel with them rather than w/o...