Steering stabilizer and shock absorber setup

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Steering stabilizer and shock absorber setup #713706 04/06/06 10:41 PM

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 63

Texas, USA

MarkD

Getting the Wheeling Fever

My steering stabilizer is in need of replacement (leaking oil) and - based upon the deteriorating condition of the bushings - my shocks are not too far behind. I am thinking about going with a heavy duty stabilizer for smoothness. Can anyone recommend one for a 2WD?

Also, since I use my truck for the daily commute, I was going to get shocks from the dealer (@ $30 per shock). I noticed Pro Comp makes a stabilizer for my 2WD and they also make shocks. Does anyone have any opinions on the ES 1000?

'93 Pickup | 22R-E | 2WD| Yeah...it's my daily ride.

Re: Steering stabilizer and shock absorber setup [Re: MarkD] #713707 04/07/06 04:02 PM

Anonymous

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I've used several brands of steering stabilizers on my various trucks and never had a problem with any of them. Rancho, Trailmaster, ProComp all are good. I prefer the direct fit ones that bolt into the stock holes. Good luck getting the old one out, it could turn out to be a really tough job like several of mine have been. You might get lucky and it will pop right out though.

Re: Steering stabilizer and shock absorber setup #713708 04/07/06 04:17 PM

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 361

Central IL

ToyotaT

Mudrunner

I'll second the difficult to get out part. Recently replaced mine and it took a 5lb hammer to pop that thing out. Amazingly it didn't start to leak until a couple large pops with that thing.

I went with a Rancho stabilizer. Changed the feel of the steering and helped with bumps. I had to enlarge the hole of the adapter they sent though - that kind of ticked me off. The bolt they sent wouldn't even fit in the hole of the adapter they sent <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

T

85 Toy Pickup
89 block 30 over and EB RV head/261 cam

Re: Steering stabilizer and shock absorber setup [Re: ToyotaT] #713709 04/08/06 09:33 AM

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Posts: 1,287

Glendale, Arizona

4WD22R

Body Damage is Cool

If you use a tie rod puller or a pickle fork they should come out super easy.......

-1986 TOYOTA
22R
ZUK coil rear
Torqued T-Bars
Marlin HD clutch

Newly rebuilt!! Runnin' like a champ!

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Re: Steering stabilizer and shock absorber setup [Re: 4WD22R] #713710 04/08/06 12:36 PM

Joined: Apr 2005

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nuclear3579 Offline

Wheeler

On my '94 pickup, I went with a Pro Comp steering stablizer. The easiest part was putting the new Pro Comp one on.
The hardest part was getting the old one out. Took about an hour...if I ever did it again, I'd let the bolts soak for a week first in PB blast. I too had to resort to pounding the *^(# out of the old stablizer to get it to even budge!
But the Pro Comp was awesome, super easy and no problems. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Too close for missiles, I'm switching to guns...

'97 4Runner...SR5, 4cyl (3RZ), 5spd, 4wd, no rust, excellent shape.

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