procomp steering stabilizer
08-06-2008, 11:41 AM
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procomp steering stabilizer
This is probably a SUPER noobie question, but I'll ask anyways...
So I just got my new procomp steering stabilizer. I noticed that it doesn't rebound on its own. When I pull on it to extend it out, it doesn't pull itself back in once I let go. Similarly, it doesn't extend itself out either. So, it kinda just sits in the position you leave it in. Is this normal??
I hope I'm making sense!
So I just got my new procomp steering stabilizer. I noticed that it doesn't rebound on its own. When I pull on it to extend it out, it doesn't pull itself back in once I let go. Similarly, it doesn't extend itself out either. So, it kinda just sits in the position you leave it in. Is this normal??
I hope I'm making sense!
08-07-2008, 09:19 PM
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got the stabilizer all mounted up. I can notice a bit of a difference, but its not remarkable. Some people have reported it being a night and day difference...doesn't feel like that in my truck. Could be because the stabilizer I pulled off was in surprisingly good condition, especially for being 22 years old! Either way, the new stabilizer was under $30, so I think it was worth it. I haven't tried it off road yet, so maybe it'll be more noticeable there.
08-21-2008, 10:41 AM
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I have been reading about this because I want to invest in OME stabilizer myself. Most say you won't notice the difference until you slap on some 33's and wheel pretty hard.
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08-21-2008, 10:46 AM
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put one on our 91 and it was night and day. we felt every off center bump pull the steering wheel with the old (sic) POS one and no evidence of bump-steer with the new.
08-21-2008, 10:46 AM
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08-21-2008, 10:48 AM
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08-21-2008, 10:58 AM
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condition of the shock is probably the most important thing to look for...
Think about when you are off road...most of your travels are slow speed (say under 25-30 mph).....at that speed you would hardly notice any type of death wobble or loose steering components... if you do.....a steering stabilizer WONT fix that...there is something else wrong
08-21-2008, 11:06 AM
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I dont think brand is really important for the stabilizer...its not like the truck is riding on any part of it..it just slows steering movement...
condition of the shock is probably the most important thing to look for...
Think about when you are off road...most of your travels are slow speed (say under 25-30 miles per hour).....at that speed you would hardly notice any type of death wobble or loose steering components... if you do.....a steering stabilizer WONT fix that...there is something else wrong
condition of the shock is probably the most important thing to look for...
Think about when you are off road...most of your travels are slow speed (say under 25-30 miles per hour).....at that speed you would hardly notice any type of death wobble or loose steering components... if you do.....a steering stabilizer WONT fix that...there is something else wrong
You are just full of knowledge.
08-21-2008, 11:23 AM
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yea since i put my lift on and 33x12.50's every little bump in the road, usually while slowing down, tries to pull the car left and right. I need a new one.
Does anyone know if i can just buy the stabilizer right? or do i need new brackets?
Does anyone know if i can just buy the stabilizer right? or do i need new brackets?
08-24-2008, 10:29 PM
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On mine, I didn't need brackets. The stabilizer mounted up right where the OEM cylinder was.
08-25-2008, 01:23 AM
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When I put on the 36" Iroks my old worn out stock stabilizer started showing its age real quick. I put on a Superlift stabilizer and it was a night and day difference. That, along with all new ball joints and TRE's and the truck drives like a Cadillac. Well, a beat up old wrecked caddy, but a caddy none the less.
08-25-2008, 07:00 AM
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with my 32's i had the same issue, and replacing my stabilizer was like night and day.
It made a lot more difference here in maine (they dont like paving the roads...too much $$$) than it does other places. Now driving on the smaller country roads that are all potholes, and frostheaves isnt nearly as much of a battle with the wheel
It made a lot more difference here in maine (they dont like paving the roads...too much $$$) than it does other places. Now driving on the smaller country roads that are all potholes, and frostheaves isnt nearly as much of a battle with the wheel
08-25-2008, 07:16 AM
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It really depends how you drive. and if you try and turn while stationary you will be replacing the stock one sooner. Where as with an aftermarket brandname part it would make it harder to turn while stationary but should in theory last longer.
But again it comes down to how one drives the vehicle.
But again it comes down to how one drives the vehicle.
