I have noticed small "jerks" in the wheel while driving at various speeds, usually 30-45. They seem to be induced by the road and are not really troublesome but lead me to believe that my stabilizer may be needing replacement or an upgrade. I have had my lift 2 years and kept the factory stabilizer. My truck is just over 2 years old with 40k. The lift included gas charged shocks but I did not replace the stabilizer. I also seem to drift a bit and have to correct the truck sometimes due to this but it does not pull like an alignment issue. Just started to notice this.

Any advice appreciated,

THANKS!

Tom

 

For $25 its well worth upgrading. the stocker probably is seen better days.

 

I had all the same problems, so when I got my Ranch 9000's I got a 5000 for a stablizer too. Compaired to how it handled before, now it is a sports car! Well worth the money..

ADAM

 

I haven't actually replaced mine yet, at 93K, but I don't have any weird steering problems either, even with 305/70's.
I was thinking about it a while back, and when I asked most people said that the only thing a dual stabilizer will do for you is make your wallet a little lighter, unless you just have to have that "look". I understand the installation for duals can be a real pain as well.
This has convinced me, when I actually replace mine, to just get a single, Rancho or something of quality.


Chris

 

Single stabilizers are fine for most folks but if you get into offroading with oversized tires duals are better.
No need for anything fancy a stabilizer is a stabilizer, I always use the Heckethorn brand, about $30 at most autoparts. Getting the old one off isn't always as simple as it looks, most times you need a pitman arm puller.

 

I used a pickle fork on mine and it came right off. Then again, the shop I had install my first aftermarket one hardly had it seated in the bar.

 

I went to replace mine and noticed that I actually had two factory stabilizers. There were different part numbers required too. Must have been a '97 thing..


Tom

 

My 97 has two also, replaced them with Pro Comps and have had on problems with them.