Steering Stabilizer - What fits/is good?

[WOT]

I would normally search for related article before posting - but since the search funtion is disabled... .



I need a steering stabilizer (dented the one I have). Who makes good ones that fit a 2000? I've looked at Rancho, but their application book says they don't fit a 2000.



Any help would be appreciated.



Thanks!

 

[mberry]

I just put a Rancho on my 2002. Does that make a difference?

 

[24V-DSL]

Rancho....

Have one on my 01. 5



Don't know why it won't work on yours.....

 

[LMautone]

I installed a Rancho 5404 on my Y2K. Perfect fit. even came with the needed tapered bolt. 15min max install time.

 

[ssurdahl]

Jeez,



Look up the applications guide at www.gorancho.com and see what you find! Couldn't be any simpler sorting through the opinions and guesses.

 

[Shooter]

Rancho's application guide sucks!!! I only lists the 5405 for a Dakota 4x4 to 92, ford 3/4 & 1ton for late 70's, a couple of old land rovers and an old mazda.



lists nothing for 98 & up Rams

 

[CAM]

I have the same problem like WOT , is there any other company that makes them to where they just bolt up with out any modifications. Mines a 2001. 5



Thanks Mike

 

[KatDiesel]

RS5404 fits on my 2001 truck, even though the "guide" says it won't.

 

[BOMB Squad]

Mounting stud removal?

24V-DSL,



How did you remove the stabilizer mounting stud from the drag link? Thanks.



Brian

 

[ramman-mn]

I put a superlift 92060 shock on my 2002 and it fit purfect

 

[jsimpson]

I used a Gabriel. Works great and only cost $37 at pep Boys. Afetr spending an evening trying to get the stud off the draglink, I slid a nut over it up to about a half inch from the drag link, and then welded the nut to the stud. Then I took a pickle fork and popped it right off!

 

[Shooter]

Just ordered a Pro-Comp stabilizer from 4 Wheel Parts for $27. xx. We will report when it arrives in a couple days. Did not want to take a chance on Rancho as some say they fit and some do not fit.

 

[WOT]

Thanks for all the posts...



I purchased the Rancho 5404 from Jegs ($36) and the tapered stud is too small (diameter). I will return it tomorrow.



I called a local 4x4 shop (Trails West) & they have a SkyJacker ($31) that is supposed to fit - will pick it up tomorrow & posts the results...

 

[BOMB Squad]

Has anyone come up with a solution to the Rancho stud problem WOT noted?

 

[WOT]

It really boggles the mind that Rancho hasn't gotten smart and just included 1 more stud that fits.



One more note on the Rancho, it's fully compressed length was about 3/4" longer than the stock, but judging from the dirt on the shaft of the stock it didn't ever compress that far.

 

[Pit Bull]

Why not just put on a new stock stabilizer? Cost? Quality? Just wondering?

 

[WOT]

But the stock one just doesn't have the same "coolness" factor as a pretty white one with red boot!



Seriously, I didn't even bother calling for $$, I bet it costs a bunch from Dodge... Anyone called and gotten a price?

 

[45A1]

is there any difference in the mounting on the various year trucks? if so any ideas on what will easily bolt on to a 99? skyjacker, pro-comp etc? i'm a little leery about getting the old one off to find out a new one doesn't fit properly

 

[LI Camper]

I just installed a Heckethorn, from JC Whitney. Pitman arm puller removed stud in a minute.

 

[WOT]

Just got the SkyJacker - guess what, same incorrect diameter on the tapered pin. The instructions say on a 2000/2001 to re-use the exiting mounting pin. I guess I will grind off the stamped metal holding the shock washer & just weld it back on after putting the new shock on... . what a way to run a rail-road