Steering stabilizers

RI04F150 · #1 01-03-2009, 11:46 PM

Can someone explain to me the benefits of adding steering stabilizers to my truck? Is it something that will make the truck handle/drive better? I have very little tire shimmy now so do I even need them? Thanks.

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CHUCKO1404 · #2 01-05-2009, 11:41 PM

I have them and like them. Cheap and easy

chazf150 · #3 01-06-2009, 01:35 AM

Just found some on ebay for $95(shipped). Should have them installed by next week . I`ll keep you posted, On the ride differrence.

sbchris · #4 01-06-2009, 01:57 AM

I got the kit for bumpsteer and it made a world of difference. I never really had the shimmy so I can't comment on it.

06flamefx4 · #5 01-06-2009, 09:51 PM

Not trying to jack the thread but has anyone ever seen them on a non-lifted truck? Im also interested but i only have a leveling kit!

chazf150 · #6 01-07-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06flamefx4

Not trying to jack the thread but has anyone ever seen them on a non-lifted truck? Im also interested but i only have a leveling kit!

Did a search and found this.

Steering Stabilizer on Leveled Truck

f150 rider · #7 01-07-2009, 02:18 PM

I have one on my truck and I like it because it really eliminates the bumpsteer and makes the steering seem smoother

98Expedition10 · #8 01-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Yes they do make a difference on a "non-lifted" truck. I have a dual cartridge kit on my 98 Expedition(4X4,Towing Package);which was installed after I got some 20" wheels.
I first installed such a kit on a 1986 Ford Bronco, and I liked the difference in handling. I had also installed polyurethane bushings (where appropriate) around my undercarriage.
I got my cartridges from J.H Whitney (check under Suspension/Handling), but there wasn't a specific mounting kit for the Expedition Series, but I used the same unit specified for the F-150 Truck. I made my own brackets since none were available for the Expy's.
I do very little "off-roading" ;since I am primarily a high-way driver. However with the poor road conditions in the North East;particularly NJ, and PA the need is still there for pot holes, and ruts and bumps. They don't really cost that much for either a single or dual cartridge kit, and can help soften the blows to the pivots, and joints.

chazf150 · #9 01-11-2009, 12:35 AM

Well got mine on tonight . Very easy to install. Took me about 1.5 hrs ,even with dinner in between. Took it for a test drive and I do feel the difference. Less bumpsteer, It definitly feels better.

Check out pics.

Driver side B4

After

Passenger side

slickcar · #10 02-16-2009, 08:40 AM

can someone show some pics of this? thanks

floorit · #11 02-16-2009, 09:06 AM

is it true about you have to have a fabtech lift for them to fit

sbchris · #12 02-16-2009, 02:13 PM

no, I'm running them on a pro-comp.

ride_002000 · #13 02-16-2009, 02:46 PM

Where did you find it for $95 shipped?

chazf150 · #14 02-16-2009, 05:08 PM

Found them on ebay. Owner of an f150 had them and never installed them . I got lucky .

Found these on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...Q5fAccessories

ride_002000 · #15 02-16-2009, 10:37 PM

I really want a set but dont know if they would fit on my truck with stock wheels. I have a 2.5" leveling kit with 35" pro comp extreme a/t's. I found them for $47 for one satbilizer but thats without the mounting brackets. I was thinking of buying two and fabbing up my own bracket since Im gonna have to do some modifications to get it to fit correctly anyway.