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steering stabilizer

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by juffer, Jun 16, 2010.

  1. Jun 16, 2010
    juffer

    juffer Juffer

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    Would steering stabilizer be an upgrade? or not needed for an early cj5

    like toe hear

    Juffer
     
    juffer, Jun 16, 2010
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  2. Jun 16, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    fixed the title for ya :)
    I run one on my cj6......it's not a steering fix but does help to dampen road jolts and trail hits
    Jim
     
    bkd, Jun 16, 2010
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    :iagree:
    Especially with manual steering, on rocky trails.
     
    Patrick, Jun 16, 2010
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  4. Jun 17, 2010
    hotrod351

    hotrod351 Member

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    i got some really bad bump steer when i lifted my jeep, never happened after installing a new stabilizer.
     
    hotrod351, Jun 17, 2010
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  5. Jun 17, 2010
    AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

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    I've got a steering stabilizer on but I can't say that I notice much difference with it. Maybe because of the power steering.
     
    AKCJ, Jun 17, 2010
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    A dropped pitman arm will help that without the stabilizer.
     
    Mcruff, Jun 17, 2010
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    juffer

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    thanks guys, I will mount one
     
    juffer, Jun 17, 2010
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    Jw60

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    Upgrade with Ross steering. Its like a 1gal gas can in the back you can still run dry but it gives you a better chance.
    I've seen the stabilizers mounted from the frame to the tie rod to help limit wear on the bell crank and i have mine going from my axle to the tie rod to limit bump steer.
    I got it after experiencing death wobble when I hit an angled bridge joint. after going through the knuckles and steering... a dampener would have limited the damage, 8ply 32's going nuts on a bridge R)
     
    Jw60, Jun 17, 2010
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    BajaEdition

    BajaEdition cj6 owner

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    I run one on my CJ 6 (saginaw)
    but not on my cj 5 (modified Ross)
    I think it is a personal preference, but it is not a expensive mod so doing it does not hurt.
     
    BajaEdition, Jun 17, 2010
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  10. Jun 18, 2010
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    I got hit with "death wobble" 1 day at 65 MPH on the freeway. Scary! All front end components are tight-WTF? I just got a light duty stock replacement type steering stabilizer from NAPA & no more issues.
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 18, 2010
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