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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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steering stabilizer question

After putting on 35's I get a little wobble and bump steer, not too bad. Buddy told me a stabilizer would help, now which one? I've seen the solid one, dual stabilizers, and of course single. Every manufacturer description says they are necessary and the best. Can someone explain why go with one compared to the other? BTW, my steering components are fine (box, no play).
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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I purchased a Bilstein and noticed a difference over the stock one w/225k miles. I think it was $99 on fleabay.You might want to also consider a steering brace to improve the steering and support the steering box, also making a difference!
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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I am also looking into a box support, as I am finding that im driving the truck harder than expected- how hard are they to put on and where do they go? It looks like the box is bolted to the frame already.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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The steering box support is money well spent. As far as single versus double steering stabilizer, I have never had more than a single cylinder, and they have done fine. Personally, I think double is overkill unless you have very large tires; there's a reason why no truck comes new with two steering stabilizers. Some don't come with any at all.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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^ Makes sense,. Can you do a single stabilizer and brace? Can they mount together or is it either or?
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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The brace and the stabilizer have no connection to each other. The stabilizer mounts to the frame near the track bar mount, and the drag link. The brace goes from sway bar mount to sway bar mount, interfacing with the pitman arm shaft. They won't interfer with each other.
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