I did a b-52 setup with 52" springs high crossover steering and order engine crossmember. Haven't driven the blazer yet but been reading about death wobble and may need to add on a steering stabilizer. Anyone had the problem? Which parts did you buy for mounting? Trying to stay away from fabricating a mount. If I can buy and bolt on would be easier. Thank you
CK5
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Steering stabilizer
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rampage
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True death wobble is mainly associated with D60s and their worn kingpin springs. I don’t see how swapping in the B52 would cause DW. A steering stabilizer is just a band-aid fix that covers up other issues like worn steering/suspension components. Best to find the real cause of DW and replace them.
What front axle?
You shouldn't have death wobble unless you have another problem, like worn out king pins for example.
You shouldn't have death wobble unless you have another problem, like worn out king pins for example.
My friend installed the high cross over steer. Forgot if he took out the springs or not. Anyways, should I replace kingpin bushing with brass ones?
Dana60
drive it and see if it's an issue. You'll know when it happens....lol
rampage
3/4 ton status
I’d do a spring eliminator kit like these (2/3 the way down the page)
http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/Dana60UpgradeParts.htm
As stated, it depends on the condition of all of the parts plus alignment (specifically caster) can play a part too.
I have a D60 with cross over and high steer on 43's, everything is new and no stabilizer. Drives nice and smooth.
I have a D60 with cross over and high steer on 43's, everything is new and no stabilizer. Drives nice and smooth.
The stabilizer in all honesty doesn't really do a lot, and it isn't supposed to. It's just a safeguard against bump steer and helps dampen out wheel movement to prevent flighty steering. It's almost never the solution to a steering problem, although some people go crazy with multiple and heavy duty stabilizers, which in most cases are unnecessary.
