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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Steering Stabilizer/Damper

Just wondering if anyone has the bilstein steering damper. my truck always shakes pretty bad when hitting a bump in the road especially when going over a bridge on the highway. they arent to smooth here in NY. It has done this ever since i got the truck new back in 05. By the way, my pickup is a 06 f-250 4x4. i just ordered bilstein 5100 series shocks to go all the way around and was thinking about getting their steering damper as well.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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what size tire? Stock steering stabilizer is not too good. I converted over the dual steering stabilizers, skyjacker. So I think anything aftermarket would be more than what it came with. If you are running any size bigger that what it came with I would suggest a dual setup.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mudslinger21
Just wondering if anyone has the bilstein steering damper. my truck always shakes pretty bad when hitting a bump in the road especially when going over a bridge on the highway. they arent to smooth here in NY. It has done this ever since i got the truck new back in 05. By the way, my pickup is a 06 f-250 4x4. i just ordered bilstein 5100 series shocks to go all the way around and was thinking about getting their steering damper as well.
Bilstein used to make a damper, but they don't any more. I hear they may start to again in a year or so, but for now Bilstein doesn't make one for the OEM damper.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Here is a dual stabilizer kit from Top Gun Customz using the Bilstein 5100 shocks for $289.95. You can get the bracket in either black or silver finish.

http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=248938821
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Bilstein does make a shock that fits but it is not officially a part number for the Super Duties. Here is a link on the subject.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...abilizers.html
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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I just put a new Moog heavy duty steering stabilizer shock on my 05 and it made a huge difference. It is much bigger then stock.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Bilstein does make a shock that fits but it is not officially a part number for the Super Duties. Here is a link on the subject.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...abilizers.html
I don't believe that will work on the 2005 and up Super Duties with coil front suspensions.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Ooops totally missed it was a 2006.
 
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Originally Posted by eicht
I just put a new Moog heavy duty steering stabilizer shock on my 05 and it made a huge difference. It is much bigger then stock.
Did it mount inplace with its own brackets or use the Ford Brackets< and do you have a part #

It sounds like you are happy with it.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Did it mount inplace with its own brackets or use the Ford Brackets< and do you have a part #

It sounds like you are happy with it.
Moog part number is SSD131 and is a direct bolt in replacement for stock. Re tails for 67 and some change.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by eicht
Moog part number is SSD131 and is a direct bolt in replacement for stock. Re tails for 67 and some change.
Thank you sir...
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Bilstein has one listed on their site for the 05-07's but it isn't for sale yet.
Someone else mentioned that they talked to Bilstein directly and they thought that the stabilizer would be available for sale towards the end of the summer.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Furian
Here is a dual stabilizer kit from Top Gun Customz using the Bilstein 5100 shocks.
The 5100 is not meant to be used as a damper. It is meant to be used as a vertical shock. Although they are similar, steering dampers (stabilizers) are designed to operate horizontally. I don't remember exactly why (I want to say it has something to do with the valving and preventing the oil in the cylinder from foaming), but I do know that it was recommended that I buy a damper that was specifically designed to operate as one (the shock I was looking at was cheaper than the damper).

Just my .02
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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just yesterday i put a rancho factory replacement stabilizer on and also a pro comp dual set up. you may think it is overkill, but it isn't. the shock diameter on the pro comps are smaller than that of a skyjacker or rancho dual setup. i have no oscillation over bumps now.
 
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I have a ProComp in the stock location, and the tube barely clears the tie rod...
 
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