Steering stabilizer -- run it or nay?

[dremu]

I just did the 8-lug swap up front to match my new 14BFF in back, and it was easier to drop in a matching-geared 10-bolt than to switch the outers and re-gear my Dana 44. (Thanks Iceman!)

The new axle, though, doesn't have a steering stabilizer, and my D-44 was so greasy I was too lazy to pull the old one off yet.

Doesn't seem to drive any worse; in fact, it drives better, seems like. I do not that my front springs are Ranchos and are STIFF (but hey, they were free -- thanks Desert Rat!)

So, should I ... switch the old stabilizer onto this axle? Get a new one? Or run without?

-- A

 

[jekbrown]

if you're not having any probs, leave it off. Steering stabs basically just "cover up" various steering issues.. if you're not having any, you don't need it.

j

 

[muddybuddy]

just leave it off for now, however if u feel the need to put one on, then just buy a new one, they are dirt cheap at advance auto parts or sumthin

 

[mrk5]

I had a good thread going with a poll until all the polls were deleted. But you can see by the posts that the overwhelming favorite was NO.

Clicky --->Swaybar thread

EDIT: Hell, never mind. I just realized I can't read. I was thinking "sway bar" not "steering stabilizer".

 

[RootBreaker]

ill keep my duals until a hydro assist goes on....

 

[Jonny-K5]

i like mine. drove without before, squirrly at freeway speeds and "spirited" driving. if yours feels uneasy then just buy a new one. ya they can cover up steering problems to an extent, but they also stabilize the steering when there's no problems, which is why they are there.

 

[Hossbaby50]

I have run without a steering stabilizer for 3 years with no problems. I have run this setup with a few different setups including stock steering with 2.5" springs, raised steering arm with 2.5" springs, raised steering arm with 4" springs, and crossover steering with 4" springs. I have had no problems with any of them.

Stabilizers just cover up steering problems like Jek mentioned. If your steering needs a stabilizer then you need to look at your steering and find out why. Spend the money from the stabilizer cost to fix the real problems.

Harley

 

[CyberSniper]

I'm running 40s and crossover with 56" springs and no steering stabilizer. Haven't had an issue as of yet but I only have like 35 road miles on it and about 10 of them have been over 45mph.

 

[down4thakrown]

havn't had one on my d.d. for almost a year now

 

[CHEVY 4WD]

when I went 3/4ton I just ran with out one for a month or so with out one because I had no problems and drove fine, But i just HAD to have one so I bought a dual set up and saw no differance just looks cool

 

[Z3PR]

If it drives okay for you, don't worry about it. If it gets squirly, slap a new one on it.

 

[ntsqd]

The only thing I wonder about in running w/o one is if vibes you can't feel (there is a gear system btwn you and them) are working the pitman shaft bushes harder than if you had one.