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Dual steering stabilizer or the single

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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Default Dual steering stabilizer or the single

Just put a RC 3.5 lift and Pro Comp 7036 wheels and 35 in extreme A/t tires. It wobbles driving down the road dont know whats better the single or double stabilizer. Lookin for some helpful info.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Its probably not the stabilizer... although it could be if the shock on its shot. Did it wobble before the lift?

I'd check all the lift bolts and re-tighten. You might also want to check the death wobble threads here, there are a couple good pointers about tie rods and incorrectly sized bolts that could really help you out.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboyjeeper
Its probably not the stabilizer... although it could be if the shock on its shot. Did it wobble before the lift?

I'd check all the lift bolts and re-tighten. You might also want to check the death wobble threads here, there are a couple good pointers about tie rods and incorrectly sized bolts that could really help you out.
I only have 900 miles on it. With the 35s it feels every bump in the road and seems like you have to chase it down the road. Was goin to pull it in the garage this week and go over all the bolts.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Did you install the new drop pitman arm?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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First: You don't need dual stabilizers unless you are running some massive tires and hauling something like a boat or trailer. Even then, you really on need one stabilizer. For example, the fox adjustable steering stabilizer is far superior (IMO) to the dual stabilizer.

Secondly: No stabilizer is going to fix your wobble problem. Before things turn to shit, check your steering geometry. Your trackbar and draglink should be as close to parallel to one another from mounting point to mounting mount. If one is at a steeper angle than the other or intersects the line of parallel than you have an issue and will need either a drop pitman arm or flip kit. Also, have someone turn your steering wheel back and forth from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock. If your trackbar is bowing then your trackbar is causing some issues. And, as already stated, check your torque settings with everything.

PS: get this issue fixed before you wear out your ball joints, which are a leading culprit of death wobble. Ball joints can be a real PITA to install.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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What tire pressure are you running?
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Old May 15, 2012 | 03:45 AM
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Assuming your tires are balanced, as mentioned you need to go back through and check you installed while lifting it. A stabilizer won't fix your problem. When you do get it fixed, just get a single stabilizer. It is all you need
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Old May 15, 2012 | 05:23 AM
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I agree that a stabilizer won't fix your problem, but I disagree that only if you haul a massive trailer do you need a dual. There are trail situations that benefit from it. Around here in OK we have aq place to wheel in Disney, and the stream bed there is dry in the summer, and very pitted and sticky. You can wear yourslef out trying to keep the wheels straight all day or you can have a ram assist or dual stabilizer.

But barring some extreme usage, no reason to go dual.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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I'd also mention that you should probably have your alignment checked in addition to what's been posted if you haven't had that done already.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Default Learn how to drive you pus

I'm sure that you just don't know how to drive unless your on rails lol had to respond since I seen your post BOB!!!!
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