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Best dual steering stabilizer?

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Old May 14, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Default Best dual steering stabilizer?

Would like to hear y'all's thoughts thanks
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Old May 14, 2015 | 05:51 AM
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Waste of money, it's not needed.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 06:11 AM
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TOTALLY DISAGREE Just replace the original single tube type but with a protected rod.Contrary to most peoples' opinions that may also state the front swaybar is unnecessary as well, you do need both. Biggest prob with the ss is one where the piston rod is exposed to road debris the same as a windshield is. After a lot of miles it gets pitted and fails if not equipped with a boot for protection. And before I get dog piled guys..think of this. They won't put in a couple of $1 footwell lights but will sell it with 50 pounds of steering stabilizer and swaybar....Just in case you "need to mask" your other suspension parts when they go out of whack Give it a shake. It's a geometry thing same as all performance suspensions. Had a '73 Kawasaki 900 3 cyl 2 stroker that was guaranteed to kill if the steering damper ever failed

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Old May 14, 2015 | 06:18 AM
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$50 TF upgrade raised over the tie rod = done.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 06:22 AM
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He asked about dual steering stabilizers. Which are useless.

A jeep that's is properly aligned with proper functioning components (no worn ends or enlarged trackbar hole) does not benefit from one. The stabilizer is there to dampen road bumps but the jeep will drive fine without it. I've driven my jeep without one and my jeep didn't crash and burn.

Also there is also the argument that running a protective sleeve over the rod end causes more trouble by trapping moisture and dirt.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe_B
He asked about dual steering stabilizers. Which are useless.

A jeep that's is properly aligned with proper functioning components (no worn ends or enlarged trackbar hole) does not benefit from one. The stabilizer is there to dampen road bumps but the jeep will drive fine without it. I've driven my jeep without one and my jeep didn't crash and burn.

Also there is also the argument that running a protective sleeve over the rod end causes more trouble by trapping moisture and dirt.
Dual-agree, don't do unless the ladies like 2
Needed-no agreement it's not there for free
Rod protection-not sealed but protected from direct abrasion therefore shielded by anything that works
Crash and burn-where did that come from

Drive your machine long enough and keep every component in good condition. You'll know the damper is pooched when you're driving about 60 on a corner going downhill changing lanes and hit a pot hole all at the same time. After you change your shorts and replace the damper you won't need to wash your shorts again. It's installed at the factory for geometry not for what if...
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Old May 14, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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I've been driving my jeep for 2 years no stabilizer and haven't had to change my shorts. I believe it's driver preference when it comes to stabilizers, your going to get everyone's opinion on the subject, and most will say that the dual stabilizer is a waste of money that masks deeper suspension issues.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 07:16 AM
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And like I said, you won't have to change your shorts until you hit the perfect storm where the wide track to wheel base ratio of a Jeep or Porche or Beamer bites the big one. You won't know until it happens...been there just trying to help
Dual is never needed for an on road vehicle. Maybe you'd like to go for a ride on the Kawi after I remove the stabilizer?
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Old May 14, 2015 | 07:24 AM
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It's my understanding that the stabilizers are there to dampen movement caused by rough roads and worn steering components. I may be wrong there. But if you take that logic into consideration, if your suspension and steering system is all kept in proper running order with the proper adjustments in place, would a steering stabilizer still be needed? I installed a 6" rough country lift a couple weeks back and left my steering stabilizer off for the road test after install. Went over some pretty rotted out roads with nastier than average pot holes and the steering wheel hardly even flinched. Now with the steering stabilizer in place, it feels exactly the same. ?????
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Old May 14, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by GoldenRubi
It's my understanding that the stabilizers are there to dampen movement caused by rough roads and worn steering components. I may be wrong there. But if you take that logic into consideration, if your suspension and steering system is all kept in proper running order with the proper adjustments in place, would a steering stabilizer still be needed? I installed a 6" rough country lift a couple weeks back and left my steering stabilizer off for the road test after install. Went over some pretty rotted out roads with nastier than average pot holes and the steering wheel hardly even flinched. Now with the steering stabilizer in place, it feels exactly the same. ?????
@6" ? Lucky man.
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