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 Steering stabilizer?
#883665
05/01/08 06:18 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 125
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Has anyone found it a good idea or necessary to install a steering stabilizer once ya start running the bigger tires? I've been noticing a slight 'wobble' in the steering wheel since the SSRs have been on for a while now. Can't seem to do any better balancing them so wondering if a stabilizer is in order.
Comments?
Thanks!!
xjeepr(Rob) 01 Sporty 4dr 1.4" 4crawler BL, 2.5" Upyourkia spacers with rear TJ coils, 29.5x11.5 SSRs on black DC-1s Custom bumpers, rails & skid www.go-greener.ca
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 Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: xjeepr]
#883666
05/01/08 06:42 AM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,476
Body Damage is Cool
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Check first all the linkages on the steering for exes play Mine is woobling at times but the problem is the the linkages on the big bar conecting the two sides ( sorry no technical terminology <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)
Last edited by fokion; 05/01/08 06:43 AM.
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: fokion]
#883667
05/01/08 05:07 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 125
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Check first all the linkages on the steering for exes play Mine is woobling at times but the problem is the the linkages on the big bar conecting the two sides ( sorry no technical terminology <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) Thanks but I got under there to check all that first & everything seems tight. That 'big bar' yur referring to is the center link & the one off the pitman arm is the drag link(I think). Gunna put the stock tires back on & have the alignment checked. Still have'nt had that checked out since the lifting. Seems to track fine anyways. Will let you guys know if I come up with anything. Still working on putting together a collection of pics of the 'progress' <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />.
xjeepr(Rob) 01 Sporty 4dr 1.4" 4crawler BL, 2.5" Upyourkia spacers with rear TJ coils, 29.5x11.5 SSRs on black DC-1s Custom bumpers, rails & skid www.go-greener.ca
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Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: xjeepr]
#883668
05/01/08 05:30 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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The idler arm bush is known to shag out really quickly, which can give you the wobbles. Don't bother getting an alignment done without having the bush changed as it won't fix the vibes as it is slop in the linkage. Spend the $50 or so and have a set made out of bronze billet.
When you have the idler bush fixed, have the alignment done with the tyres and wheels that you intend to use on road as they can pick up things like an out of round rim, or a rim that doesn't run true. Ditto for the tyres you have fitted.
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: DamKia]
#883669
05/02/08 04:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 125
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The idler arm bush is known to shag out really quickly, which can give you the wobbles. Don't bother getting an alignment done without having the bush changed as it won't fix the vibes as it is slop in the linkage. Spend the $50 or so and have a set made out of bronze billet.
When you have the idler bush fixed, have the alignment done with the tyres and wheels that you intend to use on road as they can pick up things like an out of round rim, or a rim that doesn't run true. Ditto for the tyres you have fitted. Thanks Gary! I'll be sure to check that bushing. I'm gunna have to have the alignment done with the stock wheels cuz the new black DC-1s could get chipped up from the alignment devices. So general opinion is that if all my steering components are ship shape I prolly should'nt need a stabilizer?
xjeepr(Rob) 01 Sporty 4dr 1.4" 4crawler BL, 2.5" Upyourkia spacers with rear TJ coils, 29.5x11.5 SSRs on black DC-1s Custom bumpers, rails & skid www.go-greener.ca
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Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: xjeepr]
#883670
05/03/08 07:10 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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I'm running 31's no probs without stabiliser.... IIRC you are the only one that has ever brought this issue up in the last 5 yrs that I know of.
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: DamKia]
#883671
05/03/08 02:27 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 305
Mudrunner
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I'm running 31's no probs without stabiliser.... IIRC you are the only one that has ever brought this issue up in the last 5 yrs that I know of. It would be nice on small rocky terain, but I have no issues on the road either.
2001 Sportage, 4" RSG lift, Cragers W/31 10.5 Micky Claws, Warn Manual Hubs, 16 gallon Pro Street Fuel Cell, Custom Snorkel, K&N Filter.
1989 Dodge W250.
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Re: Steering stabilizer?
[Re: jaboo5322]
#883672
05/11/08 01:51 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 149
Wheeler
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Never had it till I put the lift on and the 31"s great on road but, offroad and only on alot of lose rocks,I've been looking into finding a stabilizer and were to install.I put the sport up on the lift and everything seems ok, Sooooo Iam going to try,maybe an older CJ one will work,,need something for the rocks>>>
99' sportage,4"lift RSG,31" M/T Baja MTZ on DC1 rims,custom 1 3/4" body lift, one dog,one cooler,one heavy foot,maps, and the will to wheel my kia with the rest of the offroad world
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