Where to get a STEERING STABILIZER ?
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Where to get a STEERING STABILIZER ?
I have an 01 XLT 4x4 and want a steering stabilizer, I searched around and can't seem to find where to get one or who makes them. I've seen some pics on the net of them but no info on where they got it. I have 31x10.5x15's and figure a stabilizer would soften some stuff up.
If anyone has one, is it worth it?
If anyone has one, is it worth it?
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Originally Posted by 2003Ranger
Yea I'd like to hear more about this topic also, because I've seen many Rangers with dual stearing stablizers.
when you say many, how many is that? and do you have linkage?
only ones i can think of is when they do a SAS, but then again that could be my imagination
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a steering stabilizer won't help anyone who owns a ranger. they were designed for older trucks with a less than efficient power steering system. Or for those older trucks/jeeps w/o power steering. they are usually used on newer vehicle for aesthetics. In some cases they are needed for new systems. Case in point ford's monster 250 SD with a 7/5 lift on 50" meats...
but if you wanna know who makes one, go to Rancho's website...they have universal applications. You can also make your own with a little research and a little know how...
but if you wanna know who makes one, go to Rancho's website...they have universal applications. You can also make your own with a little research and a little know how...
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Here's one pic that I just found on this site, http://www.truckworld.com/4x4-OffRoa...-98ranger.html.
I didn't realize it had 39's on the wheels, for that application, it may be needed.
I didn't realize it had 39's on the wheels, for that application, it may be needed.
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Originally Posted by SoundPer4mance
if youre referring to the shock style stabilizers, i have not seen any for a rack and pinion set up. even on solid axles, a steering stabilizer only puts a bandaid on a larger problem, and can sometimes even work against the suspesion. i took the double one off my bronco.
EDIT:: Ok, I cant find it but I know its Superlift, and it is either a member here or on GE that showed it to me...
Last edited by rngprerunner; 06-15-2005 at 01:56 PM.
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They could be useful for larger-tired Rangers under certain offroad conditions. I OFTEN drive my Ranger at reckless speeds down trails I know and many of those trails are uneven enough to kick the steering with hard with fist-sized rocks and certain sized ruts. I'm thinking Centralia in particular here. I think a stabilizer MIGHT be of benefit, even to a rack-and-pinion vehicle under those circumstances -- but I could be wrong.
Still, I too have never seen one for a 1998+ Ranger.
Still, I too have never seen one for a 1998+ Ranger.
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I did find a Rancho one on JCWhitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003409/c-10101
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003409/c-10101
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Originally Posted by rideac1
I think that truck looks terrible.
It is a Superlift system. It works only for the superlift steering setup and only up to 97's.
It is a Superlift system. It works only for the superlift steering setup and only up to 97's.
Some people who have watched the "evolution" (or "devolution", lol -- thanks Devo) of my truck hate the way it looks now saying I took a pretty truck and made it look "mean". Oh well. I'd much rather have it offroad the way I've got it now.
That truck in the picture looks perfectly acceptable for an offroad vehicle.
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Originally Posted by rideac1
The truck is a 98, but according to the superlift manual for the system via their website, it only works to 97. They had to do some mods, which may not be too hard to accomplish.
That rancho one is written wrong by the way, its no good past 97, notice how it refers to beams...