I got all my 98-99HD parts on the way. Is there a way to add a steering dampiner to this setup? Is it needed? Please explain how and why.

 

You should be able to get the steering shock setup from the '98-'99. I believe it uses the same mount point at the axle, so you just need the shock and the clamp on bracket for the link end of the shock.

Otherwise, I've also seen a post where someone adapted one of bolt-thru clamps from the adjusting sleeves on your original '02 steering to use as the link end mounting point for the steering shock.

 

That is what I did on mine and I answered this on another forum also.

 

Ok. I finally am getting the cash flow to fix my steering issues.

Over the weekend I did the retro fit 98-99 HD steering upgrade. All of my tie rod ends now have grease fittings and that really tightened up the steering a great deal. I still need to get the truck aligned (Wife was going to get it done for me when I was at work, but she has the flu and weather is nice so I’ve been on my motorcycle). I was also able to fit my stock steering dampener by drilling out the holes on one of the old adjusting sleeve clamps and bolting it to the new steering link.

One thing I did notice is it seems that when I turn my wheel, I see the truck flexes in the other. To fix this I have a steering stabilizer (frame stiffener) from customdiesel.com on the way. I hope this will eliminate the flex I am seeing.

I also have my upper/lower ball joints, sway bar links, sway bar bushings and upper/lower control arm bushings (all Raybestos Professional Grade) on the way as well as some Gabriel Max shocks (on special order). I have already replaced the track bar.

 

.........u need a new track bar if ur truck cab moves opposite ur steering wheel.........kim.......

 

As I stated the track bar is new.