Anyone make better stabilizer bracket “U bolts” for 2wd bolt on Steeing stabilizers ?

[A97obs]

Sub par hardware once again !

The issue I am seeing is specific with the Drag link ss bracket and bolts ‘

I Threw on a 60$ Bolt on 2wd c1500 Steering stabilizer from RC , seemed they were The only MFGR out there I saw that at least offers bracketry for the 2wd 88-99 Bolt on SS. Im
Sure the shock itself can be had from anyone almost

One of The chinzy 1/4” U/ bolts snapped on me that clamps the U-bolt to the drag link “firmly yet allegedly “.
I may be wrong , but I can’t figure how they expect the push and pull of the drag link to not let the U- bolts slide right across the drag link bar. You can’t really snug them bolts to get enough pressure on the Drag link , what’s gonna give first ?
Anyone have feedback specifically on your personal Steering stabilizer bracket /bolts on the drag link side of things staying put after some mileage ?

You’d think it would be 1/2” I.D holes offered and something a little larger than 1/4” threded U- bolts on the drag link bracket for the amount of force and pull the drag link has vs the shocks pressure .

I’m gonna have to ask for a new U bolt or just figure a Better fix for the Bolts ...
should not have snapped with a 1/4” 13mm ratchet hand tightened .

Dunno where u can find a stout larger U- bolt and nuts for the bracket
Anyone have an idea ?
Thanks

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[fancyTBI]

That looks like that was way over-torqued. The plate/bracket is deformed even.

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I've came across this before.
I went with something similar to this.


Amazon link won't upload so here's a screen shot

 

[A97obs]

I've came across this before.
I went with something similar to this.


Amazon link won't upload so here's a screen shot

That looks like it could / would work
The drag link bracket is wide enough with enough stock to elongate or re- drill holes 3/8” holes if them U-bolts shown are wider center to center

Rc’s drag-link bracket center to center Looks to be 1- 7/16” but the holes are able to accommodate a wider span u- bolt of about 1-3/4” end to end elongated

You must be registered for see images attach

Additional what’s Anyone’s take on a slight change modification necessary' or not on the drag link . Was thinking of (filing) out an indent on the bar itself to accommodate the U bolts to have a slight valley for them to clamp and seat down into ?
This imho would keep from them sliding across the drag link if the U-bolt pressure wasn’t enough .

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[A97obs]

I've came across this before.
I went with something similar to this.


Amazon link won't upload so here's a screen shot

Do you think the wrap around circumference of that U- bolt on Amazon link will fit over my drag link bar ?
Looks like a stock 98 c1500 drag link is 1” circumference, that might me for all 88-98 c1500s and the U- bolt length is 2” tall in this stabilizer kit from rough country.

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[SUBURBAN5]

Do you think the wrap around circumference of that U- bolt on Amazon link will fit over my drag link bar ?
Looks like a stock 98 c1500 drag link is 1” circumference, that might me for all 88-98 c1500s and the U- bolt length is 2” tall in this stabilizer kit from rough country.

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

Mine are about 1-1/2 wide by 2-1/4 long
There also about 5/16 thick. The picture I sent you was not the exact one I have but what there called.
Here's my set up

 

[SUBURBAN5]

Found it. These are the exact ones I bought

 

[evilunclegrimace]

Why do you need a steering stabilizer on a 2wd truck?

 

[SUBURBAN5]

Not sure about the "op" but for me. I wanted to see if having a stabilizer would make a difference in steering feel, especially having a lifted suburban with bigger size tires then oem

 

[evilunclegrimace]

Not sure about the "op" but for me. I wanted to see if having a stabilizer would make a difference in steering feel, especially having a lifted suburban with bigger size tires then oem

I can understand the need for a stablizer when running larger than stock tires on a 4wd especially if they are wider and heavier.