New tires= No more DEATH WOBBLE
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Don.....we had this conversation a loooonnnggg time ago.....
All the stabilizer does is mask the problem. The underlying problem needs to be addressed so you can run 37's with no steering stabilizer.....like me
Then the steering stabilizer can perform it's originally intended purpose, which is to keep your thumbs from getting busted when you hit a big rock with one wheel.....
All the stabilizer does is mask the problem. The underlying problem needs to be addressed so you can run 37's with no steering stabilizer.....like me
Then the steering stabilizer can perform it's originally intended purpose, which is to keep your thumbs from getting busted when you hit a big rock with one wheel.....
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Don.....we had this conversation a loooonnnggg time ago.....
All the stabilizer does is mask the problem. The underlying problem needs to be addressed so you can run 37's with no steering stabilizer.....like me
Then the steering stabilizer can perform it's originally intended purpose, which is to keep your thumbs from getting busted when you hit a big rock with one wheel.....
All the stabilizer does is mask the problem. The underlying problem needs to be addressed so you can run 37's with no steering stabilizer.....like me
Then the steering stabilizer can perform it's originally intended purpose, which is to keep your thumbs from getting busted when you hit a big rock with one wheel.....
You missed a good race Saturday.....
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Ok, take it to the dealer and park it. Get them to check the alignment. Get up under it and check the bolts with a torque wrench. Pull the trackbar nuts, clean them and the bolt end, re-locktite them and retorque them down. Rotate the tires etc. Demand new shocks. If that doesn't work then you might have a faulty trackbar.
Not saying you should have to do this yourself but man, they are so dang simple that pulling/installing the front suspension literally requires your wrench to hit 10 bolts/nuts. If not including the control arms....
With that said I wouldn't take nothing less than a rental and one months note. Someone got lazy at the factory or you got a faulty trackbar.
Not saying you should have to do this yourself but man, they are so dang simple that pulling/installing the front suspension literally requires your wrench to hit 10 bolts/nuts. If not including the control arms....
With that said I wouldn't take nothing less than a rental and one months note. Someone got lazy at the factory or you got a faulty trackbar.
I did take it in and BOTH ball joints were shot!!!!
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X2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's about time!!!
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Don.....we had this conversation a loooonnnggg time ago.....
All the stabilizer does is mask the problem. The underlying problem needs to be addressed so you can run 37's with no steering stabilizer.....like me
Then the steering stabilizer can perform it's originally intended purpose, which is to keep your thumbs from getting busted when you hit a big rock with one wheel.....
All the stabilizer does is mask the problem. The underlying problem needs to be addressed so you can run 37's with no steering stabilizer.....like me
Then the steering stabilizer can perform it's originally intended purpose, which is to keep your thumbs from getting busted when you hit a big rock with one wheel.....
Kinda like this... Have good steering, tires, and shocks? We'll then you probably don't NEED a stabilizer. And by "good" shocks I mean $150 per shock minimum, and by good tires I mean no BFG all terrains..
(I have no idea why these trucks want to spit out BFG otherwise good tires, but that's another story)BUT, leave on some soft $30 shocks, BFG a/t's, and yeah you NEED one..
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Are these expensive shocks and steering stabilizers rebuildable? That's alotta coin to be puttin into something that'll wear out in 30k miles. Whats the lead time on the rebuild, how long will it take to get a truck back on the road?
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I believe it mainly consists of seals. I'm sure about my Kings, but my Fox coilovers on my old Titan were about $30 in parts to rebuild. But you better talk to Don to make sure. I do know that once the shock is on the bench it doesn't take long to rebuild and it is something you can do yourself.
Maybe Don will see this and chime in. If not, give him a call. He was/is always willing to talk with me and answer my questions.
If you do mostly street driving with light to moderate off roading you may never have to rebuild them.
Maybe Don will see this and chime in. If not, give him a call. He was/is always willing to talk with me and answer my questions.
If you do mostly street driving with light to moderate off roading you may never have to rebuild them.
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My driving is a mix of local street and some highway with the beach on the weekends to fish or surf.... 10 mph speed limit on the beach.... and the rangers will grab you. Rebuild sounds easy enough. Thanks
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