Are Steering Stabilizers Worth Buying !
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Are Steering Stabilizers Worth Buying !
I was wondering exactly what the differance in stock and aftermarket. I think the aftermarket ones look cool, but do they really do much. Also which ones are the best to buy.
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the stock stabilizers are very weak, do yourself a favor and replace it. You will notice the difference immediately and wish you had done the change a long time ago. As for which one, I have the Rancho but you have to use a kit to install it, OME makes a direct replacement and I believe is the most popular with the board. Hope this helps.
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fyi... There's a 2nd gen how-to on the forum:
https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech/joey_ome/joey.htm
https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech/joey_ome/joey.htm
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Have you ever driven a little car with tiny narrow wheels, and then drive down a rocky road? The steering wheel shakes like a SOB.
I think the stabilizer just absorbs some of the jostle from when you hit rocks and curbs and whatnot, so your steering wheel doesn't jump out of your hands.
Extreme examples, but you get the idea.
I think the stabilizer just absorbs some of the jostle from when you hit rocks and curbs and whatnot, so your steering wheel doesn't jump out of your hands.
Extreme examples, but you get the idea.
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Yes, they make a huge difference. Pro Comp makes a direct bolt on replacement (no brackets needed), works just as well as the higher priced brands, and has a lifetime no questions asked warranty. If it wears out in 5 years, take it back and get a new one, free.
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well you guys talked me into it. I got on summit racing because i had a $15 gift certificate from my last order and i already ordered one. I got the procomp because the diddnt have the ome, but with my gift certificate im only paying about $24 for it. Cant wait to try it out now.
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Originally Posted by carose725
well you guys talked me into it. I got on summit racing because i had a $15 gift certificate from my last order and i already ordered one. I got the procomp because the diddnt have the ome, but with my gift certificate im only paying about $24 for it. Cant wait to try it out now.
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well i got the pro comp steering stabilizer yestarday and installed it today. it was a very easy install. it only took me about 45 minutes thanks to the tech write up on this forum. I definately think a pickle fork is a must for this job, without it i could have been working all day. I noticed a much nicer feel in my steering after the install. feels much more solid and precise(one of things you have to feel on your own vehicle to notice). I am very satisfied with the results. I dont know anyone personally with the OME stabilizer to test the differance but for the price i am very satisfied with mine. Plus with my summit racing gift certificate from my last order it was much cheaper than the OME. Thanks for the input everybody. As my wife would say another buy inspired by this forum(she hates this site).Thanks again
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How is it as far as wandering? I live on a dirt road and drive a pretty good ways down it every day and after a while I get a little a tired of the steering dancing back and forth when I hit rocks...so I guess you could compare it to maybe driving over railroad tracks or something...thats what I'm interested in.
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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
How is it as far as wandering? I live on a dirt road and drive a pretty good ways down it every day and after a while I get a little a tired of the steering dancing back and forth when I hit rocks...so I guess you could compare it to maybe driving over railroad tracks or something...thats what I'm interested in.
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