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steering stabilizer

Exactly, everything except the 1/2" x 2" grade 5 Bolt and nut.  FYI when installing the end with the cotter pin make sure the pin hole is easily accessible. Thanks!
 
You all do know there was a factory recall to fix the steering stabilizer. I had mine taken care a year ago.

Texas 86
 
Texas86 said:
You all do know there was a factory recall to fix the steering stabilizer. I had mine taken care a year ago.

Texas 86

How can they recall something that isn't there????  Or was there one included in 04???
 
Sept '07 work done: "The steering intermediate shaft feels loose, knocks and makes noise." Shaft was replaced. Same time as the recall to replace the engine fuel rail damper retainer clip.

Texas86
 
You are talking about the steering intermediate shaft this post is about Steering Stabilizer
they are 2 different things
 
Thanks. I'll look into it. But, after the above dealer service the steering has been tight, not loose at all. Maybe he did more than replace the shaft. Also have very even wear on original Firestone LR-E tires, now at 44,500 with about 1/8" tread left. If I were in a snow area they'd be replaced already since I've noticed they can be slick on wet roads. I use 4WD if roads are wet. New tires are in my '09 plans, either Goodyear or Michellin.

 
You really should do this it makes the 2500  steering feel much better.
 
MichiganSilver03 said:
You really should do this it makes the 2500  steering feel much better.

I second, third and fourth that comment.

Makes a world of difference with the 11k# trailer on the back too...
 
ramv said:
Just ordered mine. $48 including shipping from Amazon.  :B:

(New 265s grab the ruts a bit)

Installed.  I actually would recommend a 2 1/2" bolt, as the 2" was a little short.  It will due.  Left off the cheesy rubber boot.  Will try driving tomorrrow.  Have the Cognito kit on the way.  It looks like a pITA to install, especially on the idler arm.
 
The 2 1/2 bolt worked for me also, however I did have the boot and put it on.
 
Some people like the boots, ( Ithought they were cool when I put RS9000s on my '93 Ranger).  However I found they actually work pretty well to isolate Hi-Lift jack handles, and really never did much for the shocks.
 
I picked up the stabilizer..
Took a quick look under there tonight. 
Will probably install it tomorrow. 

Looks like I need to pull off the skid plate for the install...

Right?

Thanks
 
I just worked around the skid plate and did not remove it.
 
MichiganSilver03 said:
I just worked around the skid plate and did not remove it.
roadrunner said:
Same here!


:eek:

Remove the skidplate...it's only four bolts and then you have a clear view of everything.

You guys must have small hands and huge patience... :laugh:
 
BigBlockBirch said:
:eek:

Remove the skidplate...it's only four bolts and then you have a clear view of everything.

You guys must have small hands and huge patience... :laugh:
Nope just had a lot of choice words to say!
 
With the front reciever I couldn't get a socket on the upper skidplate bolts, and I don't have a ratcheting wrench set, so it was slow to remove....  Didn't bother for this operation.  For the Cognito install and the oil line replacement, I did.  It was worth it on those.

 
MountainMax said:
Well I just went ahead and bought the GM one to mount using the stock holes, I will be installing it tomorrow, hope it goes ok.....

The GM stabilizer is much smaller than an Aftermarket on.

My Rancho was a direct bolt on...
 
I went with the GM stock stabilizer as well.  Bigger isn't always better.  I didn't want my power steering pump and seals to be overworked overcoming the additional constant resistance of a "bigger" or stiffer aftermarket steering stabilizer geared toward off road use.  In my case, I knew the majority of my driving would be on the pavement, with the stock 245 10 ply LRE tires, so my only concern was dampening involuntary steering inputs from big pot holes, etc., and I wanted to restore the functionality/engineering that appeared to be thrifted out of production. 
 
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