steering stabilizer?
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: UPSTATE NY
steering stabilizer?
also called steering damper/dampner. i have used them on bikes and loved it, and now i have found one on autozones parts database for our trucks. i have seen one dude on here that has one, but other than that i've never seen one on these trucks or knew they were an original or aftermarket option or just an option period. i would love having it soilidify the front end on the highway and eliminate bump steering, but fear there would be a disadvantage in parking lots and slow situations making it hard to turn the wheels.
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I use one on my 66 F100 4x4, works very good. I do not have a disadvanage in parking it, but it does take a acre to turn the truck around, but that has notting to do with the steering stabilizer.
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It would probably work well with power steering to get rid of some of the floatiness.
Another thing to try is getting it aligned by someone who knows these trucks. I have found that they tend to ride best when the springs are a little sagged, setting it up for some positive camber (not a lot), and the toe about 1/8" in. Very little bump steer that way.
My current truck is extremely jumpy due to heavy duty front springs that may be a little longer than stock. I might cut them this weekend.
Another thing to try is getting it aligned by someone who knows these trucks. I have found that they tend to ride best when the springs are a little sagged, setting it up for some positive camber (not a lot), and the toe about 1/8" in. Very little bump steer that way.
My current truck is extremely jumpy due to heavy duty front springs that may be a little longer than stock. I might cut them this weekend.
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oh six i already have new kingpins, rag joint, drag link, power steering pump, shocks, and tires and toe set to 1/8". my bump steering has been significantly reduced, but it would be nice if it could be eliminated.
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P/s is nice, but most people forget what stress is put on the entire front end components. plus the tires. A dampeners just adds to it. P/S Only hides the real stress. Manual steering is the real feel deal of what's happening to your front-end components. So if you don't really need on, I wouldn't put one on. Yrs ago they first put them on rock crawler to help dampened steering wheel movement from being jerked out of your hands while going over rocks and rough terrain. The where a long the line there being used for loose front ends. But will add ford p/s was pretty squirrely feeling that took a little getting use too.. My2cent
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Oh, the biggest help for a big block truck is a sway bar. Addco makes a nice bolt on unit I've installed on two trucks. Really helps the highway sway and in town driving. Mine used to roll over and scrub the door handles making turns in town. With the bar, it's nice and flat.
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