Steering Stabilizers

[Vortec Lover]

Necessary at what point (lift, tire size, how much offroading) and how much do they actually help with steering parts, yada yada?

 

[88GMCtruck]

I don't think there is really a good answer here. I know many people with 4-6" IFS lifts have them, and pretty much all solid axled trucks had them from the factory.... I have one my D44 up front. Never had one when it was IFS.

The are supposed to help dampen the steering a bit. I really couldn't tell you if mine does anything or not.

 

[Vortec Lover]

great...

and you're the guy who's supposed to know everything! haha

 

[88GMCtruck]

well the concept is that it dampens the movement (small quick ones) just a shock absorber does. What I'm saying is I had the IFS without and the SAS with, but i really couldn't tell you if there is any benefit to either.

Is there something your truck is doing that makes you think you need one? I'd check first that your balljoints, TREs, idler, pitman, rag joint and steering box are all in spec first.

 

[redchevy914x4]

I have never ran one on my truck in the 15 years I have driven a lifted truck. If your front end components are tight, you shouldnt need one. But I have heard they help a little with bump steer.

 

[97PROSHOZ71]

I can tell you that they do help. I have 33s and no lift, my 7 year old one was worn out, I replace it with a new one over Christmas and I could really tell a difference. Not only does it dampen the steering, but if you are running large tires on a stock height truck, or with a crank like me, it helps get rid of the wiggle wobble. Same with our Jeep, it's got a 3" lift on it and the steering sucked before adding the dual stabilizers.


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[///RAGMC]

I have one on my bagged truck they help out alot on these trucks no matter stock lifted or dropped.

 

[great white]

any truck with a parallelogram style steering setup like the gmt400 chassis can benefit from a damper. It's a sloppy arrangement from the get go and when you introduce wear it gets worse.

My stock K2500 has one OEM and it will be replaced if it starts to go.

Obviously, as tire weights start going up and damper can aid in removing load on the assembly. Most notably the steering box and the idler arm...

 

[Vortec Lover]

To answer GMC's question, no, nothing wrong that I am aware of I'm just still getting ready to get a lift and saw that RCX "highly" recommended getting one.

So it looks like it wouldn't be a bad idea to throw one in the mix for the heck of it. Thanks guys- I didn't know much about them but it makes a little more sense now.

So the only downside is that depending on where it is on the RCX kit it might be a little guady? hahaha

 

[West Mi Mudder]

My truck has one, OEM i believe. And my truck was originally stocked with 265/75r16s much like everyone elses. I think everyone should have one. It shouldnt really hurt anything, could it?

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