RS9000 Shocks but no RS Steering Stabilizer

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I just installed my RS9000 shocks. No big problems. The shock tower and shock came out through the engine compartment in one piece. Just be sure to compress the old shock and wire it together so it will come out. What gets me, is now I want a Racnho steering stabilizer only to find out they don't have one for my truck! I just got off the phone with the Rancho tech rep and he verified what National tire and Wheel told me. Not one for the 1999-2000 trucks.
Anyone out there know if one for a 1998 will fit the 1999 trucks?

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1999 2500 24 valve A/T 4x4 loaded SLT Quad Cab Shortbed lim-slip 3. 54

 

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That's not quite true. For whatever reason, Rancho gives various answers to the question of a steering stablizer for the 98+ dodges. But one does exist - RS5404. It is a 5000 series stablizer, and fits perfectly and works perfectly.

The only issue I had when installing one on my 99 was that one of the rancho sleeves wasn't spread out enough, so the mounting bolt would not slide into it. I just used a sleeve from the stock stabilizer. Though it was a pain to remove, it worked just fine.

Craig

ps. I beleive you can get an RS5404 for $49. 00 from http://www.wrenchhead.com

 

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The front suspension has been redesigned on the 2000-2001 trucks. I have not looked at a '99 but the steering stabilizer is in a different place on my '00 vs. the old '96.

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2000 3500QC 4x4, 6-speed, 3. 54, Patriot Blue, SLT+, Hot PE, 275's, walker 21468

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When I installed my Bilstien shocks, I asked the man at OffroadWarehouse.com if there was an after market replacement for the front stabilizer. .

I was told... and I quote... "Even if the factory unit needs to be replaced... put another factory unit in. . The one issued with the truck was the best one we have tested. . "

Horse Hockey... maybe... ... ...

However, I've heard the same thing from others as well.....
It may be true...

Good parts from the factory????

Well... Bill Kondolay also told me that the friction material in the Stock TC was also the "Best He's Ever Seen". .


Maybe once in a while DC hits a solution square on the nose... .

Anything's possible!!??!!??!!

Larry

 

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Contact Skyjacker. Mine came with my lift kit. They also make a dual steering stabilizer. There web address is www.skyjacker.com . -Glen

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1998 12 valve 2500 Quad Cab, A/T, 4. 10, Deep Amethyst, 4. 5" Skyjacker Double Flex lift kit, 36. 0"x14. 5"x16. 5" TSL Super Swamper radials on 16. 5"x9. 75" Weld Typhoons, Speedliner spray in liner, Raven high rise cap, J&J stainless steel Nerf-N-Steps, 4" Jardine exhaust

 

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Has anyone tried that REAL EXPENSIVE steering stabilizer that was discussed (a link was also provided) three or four months ago? I saw this in a Camping World catalog, applications were listed for Motorhomes as well as 3/4 an 1 ton trucks. I was just wondering if it was worth the mega $$$$ they wanted for it.

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover & trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, VDO Vision gauges, '00 Sport grille & valve cover, '00 Sport headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc, Bosch 275s, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, ATS exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , BD V10/Cummins hybrid TC & valve body, BD trans. front pump & PressureLoc, Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications

 

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I may be bats but after smashing my second stabilizer, I have neglected to replace it. I have driven about 3k mi. without it. I pull a fifth wheel, have been on bumpy freeways, lots of bad dirt roads and just about every road condition there is except extreme four wheeling.
So far I haven't noticed a difference.....
I'm probably asking for trouble, but I'm not sure what?

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'99 Quad long bed, 4x4, 5 speed, 3. 55 limslip, DD stage IIs/boost module and elbow, US Gear D-brake, Mag-Hytec, 4" exhaust, gauges, stock filter, air bags and a bunch of other stuff. Pull a 30' Wildwood
fifth wheel.

 

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John,
I think I've seen the stabilizer your talking about at a RV store, it has a spring around it and is a beefy looking unit, right?
They say it helps wandering and tracking problems on motorhomes and trucks. I like what they say but I've never seen one on a truck so who knows if it helps, seems like it was around 350-400$. . yikes.

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2001 black dually,4x4, 6 speed H. O. ,loaded up. Jacobs E brake, lighted running boards, toolbox, solor visor, mag hytec cover, rhino lined, diamond tread rail protectors, mud flaps with genos chrome plates, megs exhaust tip, VDO vision series pillar mounted pyro & boost gauges (to be changed), rerouted blowby bottle, torklift class 5 double tube extension hitch and frame mount camper anchors... Its not a hobby anymore, its an addiction!

 

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I have the RS5405 on my 99... it fit like it
was made to go on the truck...

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John W. - Indiana - Black 99 4x4 QC Sport LB 24V AT 4. 10 Gears Loaded Including Leather and cab lights,285 BFG A/Ts , 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels,Bed cover, Bushwacker flares, Ventvisors, Rancho RS5000 Steering Stabilizer, Cobra 148GTL CB mounted on a custom cb bracket by "JOHN", Walker #21468 straight thru muffler... and my Halo light still works!! Bomb My truck?? No way!!(Wink Wink) More to come ...

 

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DUNE RACER, you just described the steering stabilizer I was talking about. One of the TDR members on this BB (the thread originator... of the thread several months ago) seemed really interested in purchasing one. I was just wondering if he or someone else had any pracical experience with one. Anyone?

 

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I called Rancho's tech support line again and this time after telling them I heard the RS5404 would fit, they told me that was true if my factory stabilizer was a 52038276.
I will have to look when I get home today.

 

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The part # is RS5405... RS5405. Not 5404.
I ordered a 5404 and it will not fit the 99.
The 5404 has a stud at one end and a eye at the other. You need an eye on both ends.
RS5405... ... .....

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John W. - Indiana - Black 99 4x4 QC Sport LB 24V AT 4. 10 Gears Loaded Including Leather and cab lights,285 BFG A/Ts , 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels,Bed cover, Bushwacker flares, Ventvisors, RS9000 Shocks, RS5000 Steering Stabilizer, Cobra 148GTL CB mounted on a custom cb bracket by "JOHN", Walker #21468 straight thru muffler... and my Halo light still works!! Bomb My truck?? No way!!(Wink Wink) More to come ...

 

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It sounds like you guys solved my problem! The Dodge stabilizer cost over $100.
How much are these Rancho units and where do you get them?
You guys are great!
Thanks,
Ron

 

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I bought my RS9000's from National Tire and Wheel 1-800-847-3287. I haven't ordered my stabilizer yet, but I think they gave a price that was below 40. 00 when I asked the other day.

 

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Was checking out shocks for my truck the other day and the folks at Checker and Advance Auto stated that Monroe make the shocks for Rancho.

Anybody know for sure?

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99 QC/LB,ISB w/auto,4x4, 3. 54, VDO (trans, boost, pyro) Westin SS Nerf Bars, Westin Grille Guard, Contico tool box, CP Industries pivoting 5th wheel, Louverd 5th wheel tail gate, K&N, VA CPC, BD Valve Body, and Mag-Hytec transmission pan. 38867 miles (7/24/00)
89 Plymouth Voyager -- 201000 miles (original engine)
87 24ft Terry Resort 5th Wheel, 86 "Classic 16" Alumacraft, 00 Honda Rancher

 

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Yep -- Monroe owns Rancho, saw one of their transport trucks the other day and both Monroe, Rancho and Walker Muffler were advertised.

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Denny

 

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Yep -- Monroe owns Rancho, saw one of their transport trucks the other day and both Monroe, Rancho and Walker Muffler were advertised.

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Denny

 

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Any of you guys running the Rancho stabilizer notice much of a difference over the stock one?

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Hi,
I've got the RS 9000 shocks plus the steering stabilizer about a month ago.

The instllation of the shocks was a piece of
cake. The shocks work great! I keep them set to "4" and am really happy with them.

The part number for the steering stabilizer is RS 5404 it fits perfectly were the stocker was.
BUT, do yourself a favour, save your money.
Even with the double stbilizers,I can't tell any diference with the stock one.
'Nough said?

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2500, 99, QC, SB, 4x4, intense blue, Auto, 3. 54 LSD, ALL Factory options, 265 BFG, CPS Platinum running boards, Leer cap, SS fender flares, K&N , DD stage III injectors, boost module, EGT-Pyro gauges,
Rancho RS 9000 shocks, Ranch double steering stabilizer, SS Raptor front grile, custom modifyed ECM, Custom Brembo Cross drilled front discs, Brembo four piston calipers, Sorry I've surely forgotten something...

 

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I finally got around to checking the stock stabilizer part number and called the Rancho tech support number (1-800-574-6257) to see which RS stabilizer I needed. My mopar part number is 52039280 and Rancho said the RS5404 is the correct replacement. They were glad to help, call them if needed.

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1999 2500 24 valve Auto 4x4,loaded SLT,Quad Cab Shortbed,lim-slip 3. 54, Rancho 9000's.