i just had a procomp 6 inch lift put on my truck, and now the steering wheel has lots of vibration in it, (sometimes more than others,especially if i hit a pothole) since i added the 35's. 4wheelparts just told me they don't have anything for my truck because it is rack/pinon steering?? Any ideas??? Is this true???

 

A lot of people will tell you that steering stabilizers are not needed with rack and pinion steering, or that using them to fix a vibration or something is simply masking another problem. I tend to agree that you are trying to mask another problem. What kind of tires do you have? Have they been re-balanced? Have you had a good look over ball joints, tie rod ends and wheel bearings?


Having said that, fabtech makes them for their 6" kits. Here is how theirs looks.

 

I agree.

 

the tires i have are 35x12.50r20 procomp extreme all terrains. 4wheelparts balanced them right after they finished the lift installed and aligned it too. just sometimes it rides great and then i hit a bump or something and i can feel vibration in my steering wheel and it seems like it has a little "play" in the steering and on the road while i'm driving.hope this makes sense. can the fabtech stabilizers fit on my truck with a procomp lift?

 

Yes they will fit and have claimed great results. Im going to be getting some when I get a chance.

 

I don't agree with people saying you don't need them. Pair them to a non-stock sized tire and drive down a really bad street with and without them. I have had it both ways and the difference is stunning.

 

i have aftermarket wheels,don't know if that is a factor.any ideas on which is better single or dual? do i have a choice with the fabtech?

 

I'm not saying they wouldn't make a difference, clearly they would.
But they are far from "needed" with rack and pinion. They will mask other problems.






To the OP, it sounds to me like you have worn out ball joints and/or tie rod ends.
I would spend the money for camburg upper control arms with uni-***** before buying steering stabilizers.

When I first installed my 35x12.50s my steering and everything was super tight. 20k miles later I am feeling a little nibble when I hit bumps, probably from the upper ball joints if I had to guess. It is part of running bigger tires, you are going to wear these parts out quicker. Partially from the extra leverage of taller tires, but the upper ball joint sees a lot of extra stress from more leverage of a taller knuckle. Steering stabilizers will not fix that, but they may mask it some.

 

my ball joints/tie rods should be fine. my truck only has 21,000 miles on it. i don't ever abuse it, still paying for it.lol

 

Get them, for 150 its worth it.

 

You thought wrong thank you very much. Having just installed a second lift kit I checked everything over. My truck has low miles so everything is still in tip top condition. Should I also check my muffler bearings and blinker fluid?

 

That part of the most wasn't meant for you, moron.
Hence the several spacers below my response to you and the OP. I'll add some more space to make it easier for you. Get over yourself.