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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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no steering stabilizer

May be switching to 285's soon. Truck has no steering stabilizer from factory. Do I need to add one? If so, is this a diy job?
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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What isze tires on there now? 265 ? If so you may need to. I might suggest trying if without first. Otherwise I would suggest a dual stabilizer type of a setup.
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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It would probably be a good idea to add a steering stabilizer, but it isn't mandatory.

They are usually bolt-on additions, but depending on what brand you get some drilling may be needed.
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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here is a link to mine so you can get an idea: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...pictureid=5415
 
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Thanks. How do you like those STT's. I was considering them but I wasn't sure how they would do in the snow.
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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To me they do pretty decent in the snow. But then again here in MD we don't have significant amounts that pile up. They are great off road. you can go to cooper tires website and check it out.
 
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I ran the 285/75/R16 STT's without a stabilizer for along time and I never had a problem with them. However, because I've been towing a lot more, I did add an OEM stabilizer. It was a very easy job. I ordered all the Ford parts from one of this sites sponsors. All I needed was the tie rod bracket, 2 u-bolts, 2 bolts for the stabilizer and the stabilizer.
 
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