My friend Waskillywabbit hooked me up with an All-Pro steering stabilzer.
I finally installed it last night - all I got to say is WOW !

The puny little stabilzer that Toyota put on my 4 runner 15 years ago
was marginal at best. If you have not done this mod yet - I strongly
recommend it. My 4 runner drove decent before - but it drives and handles GREAT now - no shimmy, no wandering and feels very stable even when passing big trucks on the Interstate.

Cheap mod too ( for me anyway ) Less than $100.00 for the rest of you.

Thanks Wabbit !

 

Was this on a 2nd Gen? Did you need an adapter kit to bet it to bolt on, or did it just bolt right up? What was the part number of the stabilizer?

Matt

 

Yes it was my 1990 2nd generation. Here is the web address for All-Pro
http://allprooffroad.com/

I did not get a part number but I think they are all the same. The stabilzer came with a mounting plate that clamps to the drag link with two u-bolts.
The end that connects to the frame bracket is to big for the bracket. I enlarged the holes to 1/2" with a drill and attched the stabilizer below the frame bracket - bolt went through the end of the shock and then up through
the bracket with a lock nut on top of the bracket. All it needs is an anchor point - no added stress on the bracket. Took me about 45 minutes to install. I do have a pickle fork for removing the original stabilizer tie rod end connector. - you will not reuse that hole.

 

Pics are worth a thousand words and for some reason, I am very visual ...

Can you take a couple ?

Thanks

David

 

Gotta go to the parking lot - I do have my digital camera with me !

I do have trouble posting pictures to the forum - give me an e-mail address and you shall have them shortly.

 

The wabbit actually has friends????
J/K

Glade to see that it worked out for you, it is a good mod.

B

 

if you want, email the pics to dj_hanson99@hotmail.com and i'll post them for you.

 

Yeah, I've heard really good things about using aftermarket stabilizers. I'm probably going to be getting an OME one within a few months.

Was it pretty easy to install? Any special tools?

Well, have fun all.
Daniel

 

Easy install - once you remove the skid plate. The only special tool used was the "pickle fork" for removing the tapered tie rod end on the old stabilizer.
The Worn out Toyota stabilzer reminded me of a bicycle air pump - the bicycle pump might of been stronger

Yes - the wabbit has friends - I'm proud to be one of them

 

Pictures e-mailed to EWAYota to post. thanks DJ !

 

See I told you guys...Doc is STILL easy!

 

That's right - Don't sweat the petty things and Don't pet the
sweaty things !

 

just saw this thread again, pics will be up in a few minutes.

Okay, here they are






and docs toolbox....




Doc, sorry it took a while, ran to the grocery store and had to deal with a bike tire issue at the bike shop

 

Will this fit the 3rd gen's? I have a 2000...

 

wow - my frame sure is dirty !

I'll get the little woman right on that ! ( Yeah right )

 

Think it'll make a difference even with 37's? If you suggest the dual kit, I'll stab you in the jaw.

 

37s...hydro assist.

2000...yeah...you can put a steering stabilizer on just about anything w/ some bolts and a welder!

 

I emailed Allpro, and asked if they had the kit for my rig. They said they only have kits for rigs that have been SAS'd.

 

...but don't fret.
Just picked one up from JCWhitney.com for $35!!!!!

 

I did that to mine years ago and it does make a huge difference. I had to use a kit for both ends. Could not remove the old one from its mount point. Had to cut off both ends.