3rd gen Steering stabilizer

[BDeMartile]

2 weeks ago on the 1st day of vacation I managed to crush my steering stabilizer on a large slab of granite lining a campground road. At first it wouldnt turn right but with a little encouragement I regained steering enough to get into camp and then remove it from the fixed end and tie wrap it back to the drag link. I have 2 questions; I couldn't get it loose from the drag link that is I got the nut loose but couldnt get the stud free of the drag link any tips? And what should I replace it with (I really want something that just bolts in the stock location) any help is as always appreciated.

 

[Bob4x4]

If you damaged one in the stock location the odds are good you will do it again... ... . Mine are tucked up high in a safer location as well as giving my diff protection.

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Bob

 

[CDonaldson]

I would be contacting THUREN about his track bar, or doing as Bob4x4 and looking into the Defiant products along with a aftermarket track bar. Good luck with your repairs and better setup.



CD

 

[BDeMartile]

Thanks for the info guys i've seen both of those mods and though they look great this truck doesn't see much 4 wheelin just pulling the toyhauler around I do see plenty of 4wd but not off road. I was really wondering if anyone has a recomendation for a replacement stabilizer that bolts in. I do realize what a weak point this mounting location can be, I however have 55k on the truck and this is the first time I've hit it. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.

 

[firemansdiesel]

Try Defiant/Carli Suspension... Defiant Offroad Truck Suspension Parts

I talked to them recently about thier new single steering s/s. Mounts where the OEM is at. Works great for the average driver unless you race hundreds of miles off road then go w/ a internal floating piston type dampner or a dual system like Bob4x4 setup on his post above.