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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Tight steering

2005 6.0L King Ranch 4x4 with Fabtech 6" lift. Has dual steering stabilizers - steering seems slow / heavy.

Any chance the stabilizers are too restrictive?

Recommendations for replacements?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Did you get the truck with the stabilizers? Or did you put them on after. A stablizer should make the steering a little heavier, but overall make the truck feel much more solid in the front. You should just get less bump steer.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Yes, they were on the truck when I bought it - definately feels solid, just a bit "slow".
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Is this at idle only? Rev up the engine and see if it gets any better.

Also, is your foot on the brake at the same time? The hydroboost can take a lot of pressure off the power steering pump...
 
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