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Old 04-29-2009, 02:55 PM
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Question Steering Stabilizer?

Hey everyone I have a 6" Lifted 2WD 2004 F150 and I am planning on getting steering stabilizers because my new 325/65/18s produce quite a jitter when I'm cruising at about 40-50 mph. I want to get my hands on the dual Fabtech steering stabilizer kit which will be about $170. I need a couple questions answered first.

1. How easy is it to install the steering stabilizer kit?
2. Do the shocks go in replace of another OEM steering stabilizer or components?
3. Will I be able to do the kit at home or will I need a lift?
 
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Kit is easy to install.
There is no stock component.
You dont need a lift
 
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Got mine on with no issues.
No need to lift truck.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chazf150
Got mine on with no issues.
No need to lift truck.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits..._pn=FABFTS8009

Is this what you got?
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:55 PM
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No . My is a single shock on each side. Found mine on ebay

 
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Originally Posted by chazf150
No . My is a single shock on each side. Found mine on ebay

I think they have the wrong picture on there. You have the FABFTS8009 right?
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 02:09 PM
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anything for stock suspension?
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ftl40
anything for stock suspension?
huh?
 
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:00 AM
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Don`t remember the stock # . But found these on ebay . (for new body style)


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...1%7C240%3A1318


Ftl140 - There not made for stock suspension. But someone here has modified a set.
 

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