Hey, just trying to get some info. i have a 78 short wide with a d44 in front and crossover steer. i have a new driverside knuckle with my new steer arm on it so i can convert to high steer but im not sure how to keep my stabilizers or will i need them for road driving? any input would be great.
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Steering Stabilizer with High Steer
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Blazinaire
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I just rigged up a stabilizer mount out of a pair of 3" muffler clamps with a piece of 1/4" plate over the top and then I bolted the stabilizer stud vertically through the plate. The stabilizer is now directly on top of the axle. The tierod just has 2 tabs welded to it. I honestly couldn't tell a difference with or without it on there, but I already had it so I figured it was worth a try. I'll try to get a pic later today if you want.
that would be great, right now i have the ORD tie rod mounted in the norm spot with dual inline stabilizers. but have heard horror stories of speed wobble without them when changing to a full high steer. only runnin a 5 1/2" lift and 35" tires.
try em without first, I had 8"s of lift on a 10 bolt with 38s and no stabilizer but it was only on crossover not full high steer had no problems
I agree with Blazinzuk, see what happens without it. I'm running 7" of lift with crossover and 42's with no death wobble without the stabilizer. I had one for awhile, but I ripped it off on the trail and never even noticed it was missing.
Blazinaire
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here's the pic:
did I mention that it's been collecting dust/rust for a few years?
did I mention that it's been collecting dust/rust for a few years?
Blazinaire
1/2 ton status
They are rockstomper d44 double steer arms http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/steering/highsteer.htm with 1" spacers welded underneath. My knuckles also have 5/8" studs, so the weak link is the balljoints (which I have broken a few times) and then the knuckle itself.
owenst7
1/2 ton status
If there is death wobble, something is worn out. The stabilizer may hide the oscillations, but something is still worn out. A system in good repair wont need a stabilizer at all. The only time its really warranted is driving fast down a bumpy road or something.
My guess if you have issues with high steer on a 44 is to investigate the upper balljoints. They take a lot more abuse with high steer than they're intended for and they already wear out.just with big tires as it is.
