What exactly does a steering stabalizer do? I'm running 285/75/16 now and I saw single rancho steering stablizers were only 42 bucks, and I wasn't sure how much they'd improve or in effect what the actually do. Are they really for only off road use and my money would be better put towards sways bars or is it a worthwhile investment for a daily driving truck.

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Things to come:4.10 gears, Grill
ilmagill@aol.com For Pictures :
www.geocities.com/ilmagill

 

I installed a steering stabalizer on my 97 F150 and it made a great difference. I run 315's tires and the stabalizer prevents bumpsteer. At speeds over 35mph, when my truck hit small bumps in the road, my steering wheel would jump(pull) to the left or right. The stabalizer fixed this problem.

 

it basically works as a shock absorber for your steering. i highly reccomend the rancho, im extremely satisfied with it. good luck!

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1989 F-150 XLT Lariat: 2WD 302 5spd[*]Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift[*]33x12.50.15 BFG on 15x10 AR Rims[*]Rancho Steering Stabilizer[*]Rancho RS 5000 Shocks[*]K&N Air Filter[*]Straight Pipes For Now...

Muffler? I don't need no stinkin' muffler!

 

Would I feel a difference if I replaced the stock unit with the Rancho? It looks like a mod I could do myself and it wouldn't cost much.



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Rip
2001 F350 XLT SC Dually
V10 * 4X4
Westin Platinum Series Steps
Line-X Spray In Bedliner


Future mods:
Westin Bull Bar
Roll Bar w/lights
CB
Mural on tailgate
33" tires

Other toys:
2000 Coachmen 24' TT
2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic

 

Here's another alternative to the Rancho unit.



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-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*315/75/16 Pathfinder ATR's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Stull billet grille
*Clear corners
*Heckethorn steering stabilizer

 

I would like to put on a Rancho stabilizer when I put on new Rancho shocks shortly. Does Rancho make a stabilizer which will fit a stok, not lifted 97 4x4?? I have seen quite a few stabilizers made by other companies for the new Fords, but they are only for trucks with a suspension lift! Any info would be appreciated, thanks!

 

JimW,
my rancho steering stabilizer fits on perfectly and i dont have a suspension lift. i do have a body lift, but body lifts dont change the suspension at all, they just lift the body from the frame a couple of inches. So my guess is that yes rancho should make one for your truck. give them a call and find out, or ask someone that works at a local 4x4 shop to be sure. good luck!

 

Donate54-

Thanks for the info! I was pretty sure, but the guy at the local 4x4 shop did say there was no steering stabilizers that would fit under 97 without a suspension lift. Ha! I knew I knew more than him about my truck. Where exactly does it attach to under the frame? I think I know where, but would like confirmation.

 

I just ordered an Explorer Pro Comp steering stabilzer for $25.95 (EXP 220210) and the bracket for $18.95 (EXP 2580) from 4Wheel Parts. I'm hoping that my steering will be more positive after installation.

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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 Lariat (Black/Silver)
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

Just installed the Heckethorn stabilizer and it made a difference. I don't fell every bumb on the road anymore. Thanks JonC

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97 f-150 XL 4.2L V6 standerd cab short bed 5 speed
-3 1/2 fabtech lift kit
-3 inch fabtech spindles
-Rancho RS9000 shocks
-Heckethorn Rough Country Steering Stabilizer
-16X9 centerline trigons
-285/75R16 BFG's A/Ts
-Betterbuilt Black nerf bars
-GSP Black brush Guard
-Stockland tonneau cover
-Line-X Bedliner
-Bedrug Carpet Bed liner
-Euro corners
-Euro taillights
-Shaved tailgate
-Upper and lower billet grilles with a 4X4 bumper
-Doulbe limo tint and 20% on windsheild
-Eclipse 5504 HU with Audio control 4.1 EQ PPI power class 4100 amp and MB quart seperates
-One 12 Eclipse 88120 aliumium subwoofer
-spilt 60/40 seat(came with a bench seat)
-Carpet(came with vinyl)
-Leather Wraped Steering wheel(from a junked F-150 lariet)
-Superchip
-K&N filter
-0ptima yellow top battery
-Steeda front sway bar
-Stinger terminals wire etc.
-PIAA 520 Ion fog lights
-PIAA super white blubs
-4 KC 100 watt lights
-Straight Exhaust with gibson stanless tip
-Billet dash trim
-Billet antenna
-Billet pedels
-Billet door stills
-Billet mirror
-Billet shift ****
-Royal Purple oil,trans,rear end and coolant
-Auidovox APS750 Alarm with keyless entry.

 

No problem, Tanman... what color boot did you opt for? Something in tan, perhaps?



-JonC-

 

What's the price range for the Heckethorn?
Tanman and Jonc, did you guys install yourself? If so, how difficult was it?
Thanks.



[This message has been edited by woody24 (edited 04-13-2001).]

 

Jonc,
I just read the post with your name in the topic. I see that you did install it yourself. I'd still like to know about how much, and where you bought from? Are you happy with it, or would you go with another brand?
Thanks again.

 

http://rough.roughcountry.com/stabilizers.htm

Yes, I'm happy with it... cost me about $50 delivered, give or take and I got it in 2 days. I called Rancho first and the person I spoke with couldn't tell me whether or not Rancho had an application to fit my truck and gave me his crappy attitude when I told him I had a Fabtech lift and not Rancho. Talked Rancho right out of a sale! Called the folks in the link above and got fast answers, good service and a good product!

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-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*315/75/16 Pathfinder ATR's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Stull billet grille
*Clear corners
*Heckethorn steering stabilizer


[This message has been edited by JonC (edited 04-13-2001).]

 

Thanks Jon,
I'll give them a ring. How long did the install take, and did you need any tools out of the ordinary?
Thanks again.