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!

 

This is normal, it's just a shock absorber (damper).

 

Yes...completely normal...they are not "pressurized" shocks so dampening is equal on compression AND rebound...resistance should be the same both ways

 

Cool, thanks for the answers guys! and thanks for not flaming away at my noobiness!

 

Yeah, would you want it to pull the steering one way or the other?

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

steering stabilizer really dont do much off road...its mainly for on road, high speeds

 

Stupid website descriptions...so my thinking I would be better off with the OME one since I do travel a lot up to the mountains in the winter (2 hour trip one way).

 

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 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

 

...but I like the yellow! j/k I will do some more research because I am starting not to like the $80+ price tag. I am still stock height so no death wobble or any suspension troubles (that I know of)

You are just full of knowledge.

 

Yellow spray paint!

 

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?

 

On mine, I didn't need brackets. The stabilizer mounted up right where the OEM cylinder was.

 

LOL! You don't need new brackets. Replace it with two bolts and your done.

 

I have seen some that mounted differently - but I assume they would come with the required parts...

 

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.

 

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 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.