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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Question Front axle shock?

Hey guys I have a question here( What is the shock called on the front axle) is it a steering dampner stabilizer shock and is this only on 250's or is on certain years etc...????????????????????
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Ya its a steering stabilizer, It comes on most 4x4s, all the offroad editions, and most duallys for some reason
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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It is a steering stabilizer. And no my 350 has one but not all 250 or 350 4x4 has them my work truck does not.

Edit: I believe it is an offroad package part.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by fxstbchopper
It is a steering stabilizer. And no my 350 has one but not all 250 or 350 4x4 has them my work truck does not.

Edit: I believe it is an offroad package part.
That is what I was wondering because I don't have one and my buddies 250 has one.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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You still have the mount for the stock one so you can put one on your truck.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fxstbchopper
You still have the mount for the stock one so you can put one on your truck.
I noticed that! I wonder if anyone has any detailed pics of this so I have a better Idea what I need?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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what does it do - or more specifically, how does sit impact the feel / drive of your truck?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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what does it do - or more specifically, how does sit impact the feel / drive of your truck?
It mostly has an impact on offroad driving it helps to keep your steering under control. As far as onroad driving there is not a huge deference in feel.

Edit: It also helps the steering when you run large wheels and tires.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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I believe there are 2 types of mounts... You can use the stock mount, but it hangs down quite a bit if you do much off road driving !! There is also a mount that you can get that makes the stabilizer mount up behind the axle... Much better if you ask me !!! Mine is mounted on the stock bracket and I don't like it there... I will be replacing it soon with the other type and I will be getting dual stabilizers as well instead of the single !!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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If you hit a nice size pot hole in the road and the steering wheel yanks like mine did, get the shock.
 
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