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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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A stiffer single stabilizer or a dual stabilizer setup can sometimes fix bump steer or even death wobble my masking the symptoms. It doesn't fix the root cause, but a lot of people don't care. The stock one is a terrible design because of how it hangs down below the tie rod. Some relocation brackets require aftermarket stabilizers to fit which is how I ended up with one. It doesn't do anything different than the stock one.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyQuik
A stiffer single stabilizer or a dual stabilizer setup can sometimes fix bump steer or even death wobble my masking the symptoms. It doesn't fix the root cause, but a lot of people don't care. The stock one is a terrible design because of how it hangs down below the tie rod. Some relocation brackets require aftermarket stabilizers to fit which is how I ended up with one. It doesn't do anything different than the stock one.
Shouldn't the dealer have been able to find my problem then? I did a check from a youtube video and thought maybe the bushings were worn where tie rods connect but dealer didn't find anything wrong
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ScooterMac
Well bump steer isn't when they wobble back and firth is it? They just said the stabilizer was blown which I already knew but how coukd I go thru two of them if they aren't even needed. When I got a new one on the problem seems to go away
Check what it does without the stabilizer.
If the problem continues, or gets worse, the stabilizer may be faulty, but it's not the source of the problem.

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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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I would say you are having a combination of bump steer and low caster with 4" of lift. A drag link flip will take care of the bump steer and adjustable control arms will allow you to increase your caster to improve the steering feel.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Filling out your profile or providing more detailed information about your rig will help solve some problems.

If I had to take a stab in the dark I would guess you have a rough county 4" lift.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by EzK
Single is plenty. But relocate it so you don't smash it.


Originally Posted by TheDirtman
A properly set up suspension can run without a steering stabilizer just fine. There is really no need to run anything more then the factory one.
Agree with these. If you didn't smash it, replacing it isn't likely to help much. Relocate regardless so you don't smash it.

I smashed mine because it wasn't relocated. Replaced with the Bilstein for around $75 and relocation bracket was $30.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Filling out your profile or providing more detailed information about your rig will help solve some problems.

If I had to take a stab in the dark I would guess you have a rough county 4" lift.
Sorry ya its a rough country 4", with 35s
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I would say you are having a combination of bump steer and low caster with 4" of lift. A drag link flip will take care of the bump steer and adjustable control arms will allow you to increase your caster to improve the steering feel.
Thanks ill look into doing that soon and hopefully it helps.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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I am just curious, did you install the drop pitman arm with that kit? How about the cam bolts?
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I am just curious, did you install the drop pitman arm with that kit? How about the cam bolts?
Honestly I got OK Tire to install it I am not even sure. I was working 24 days on 4 off and just wanted it done. Probably shoulda spent a bit more on a better lift tho.
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