Wild Steering...Twin Stabilizers?
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JK Enthusiast
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Wild Steering...Twin Stabilizers?
I am running 37s on a '13 sport, with a 3.5" RK lift.
I feel like I am getting some wild steering...when I hit small bumps or potholes on the highway, the steering wheel literally gets jerked out of my hand from left to right....yada yada yada....I have an aftermarket pro-comp steering stabilizer...but, would (2) make any difference. I see big trucks utilizing two stabilizers, and wondered if it would help me out any?
Thoughts/expertise?
DW
I feel like I am getting some wild steering...when I hit small bumps or potholes on the highway, the steering wheel literally gets jerked out of my hand from left to right....yada yada yada....I have an aftermarket pro-comp steering stabilizer...but, would (2) make any difference. I see big trucks utilizing two stabilizers, and wondered if it would help me out any?
Thoughts/expertise?
DW
JK Freak
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A dual stabilizer will just mask what is actually wrong. Something is not set up right, or loose. If the wheel gets that much shake something is major wrong. Start by checking track bar bolts, tie rod and drag link ends. Tire balancing may also be an issue. Hope this helps.
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No. Are you running a draglink flip with your lift? at that height you should be. Also, check the draglink for any play. If still running stock location you could have wollowed out the bolt holes on your draglink ends. There are other things that can cause your issues but my guess is that it's your steering geometry is messed up from the lift. Once I installed a flip in mine with the same lift, my steering tightened up a ton. I also have a worn out mount on knuckle end for the draglink.
Running a dual stabilizer will only mask the real issue that you have. Other issues could be ball joints being shot, loose steering components, tires out of balance....the list goes on....
Running a dual stabilizer will only mask the real issue that you have. Other issues could be ball joints being shot, loose steering components, tires out of balance....the list goes on....
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No. Are you running a draglink flip with your lift? at that height you should be. Also, check the draglink for any play. If still running stock location you could have wollowed out the bolt holes on your draglink ends. There are other things that can cause your issues but my guess is that it's your steering geometry is messed up from the lift. Once I installed a flip in mine with the same lift, my steering tightened up a ton. I also have a worn out mount on knuckle end for the draglink.
Running a dual stabilizer will only mask the real issue that you have. Other issues could be ball joints being shot, loose steering components, tires out of balance....the list goes on....
Running a dual stabilizer will only mask the real issue that you have. Other issues could be ball joints being shot, loose steering components, tires out of balance....the list goes on....
JK Freak
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From: Erie, PA
I run the same lift without a flip and do not have any play in my steering. I am running without a stabilizer right now and steering is great, no DW, only a touch of steering response when hitting manhole covers.
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Are you running a front trackbar bracket? How parallel are the trackbar and drag link? (measured mounting hole to mounting hole. Might be easier to judge by taking a pic of the front end.) Post the alignment specs.