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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 09:46 PM
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Does anybody have any recommendations for a 97 2wd steering stabilizer. I'm running 35s and the shock is shot, was looking around n only see 4wd kits. Just a replacement shock or even a whole new assembly, thank you
 
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 08:19 AM
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Steering stabilizer doesn't really do anything for you. If your steering is sloppy, or likes to wander, likely due to worn parts. Inspect everything, replace the worn parts.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 03:56 PM
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Steering stabilizer doesn't really do anything for you. If your steering is sloppy, or likes to wander, likely due to worn parts. Inspect everything, replace the worn parts.
I was wondering since I get alot of vibration coming into my steering wheel. I do have new shocks as well so I doubt its that
 
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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 04:42 PM
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I was wondering since I get alot of vibration coming into my steering wheel. I do have new shocks as well so I doubt its that
How are the tires? Brakes? Rest of the front suspension parts? Just about any of them can give you some interesting problems......
 
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How are the tires? Brakes? Rest of the front suspension parts? Just about any of them can give you some interesting problems......
The brakes are new rotors and pads, my wheels are bent but I work in a tire shop so I bring her in for balances all the time. The suspension is all new as well as the steering components. It's more like the jerking of the wheel in a pot hole or divit if that makes sense.
 
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If your wheels are bent, balancing them isn't going to fix that. Need to replace 'em.

Is something sticking in the steering??
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
If your wheels are bent, balancing them isn't going to fix that. Need to replace 'em.

Is something sticking in the steering??
No nothing is sticking I just replaced the steering shaft and box, it took almost a month of balancing and rotating the tire on the wheel to get it to ride smooth plus I put the least bent in the front I was able to get the road force reading down yo a decent level
 
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