Favorite Steering Stabilizer?

[Arivalsend]

I am once again hoping for some insight, this time it is on improving my steering stabilizer. I have a 88 4Runner which has a solid front axle and is using All Pro's high steer. I have their steering stabilizer on at the moment but am wondering if you chaps had any other sugestions. I had planned on picking up a nice Old Man Emu setup for this rig. As I am running a pretty stout front end and would not mind something setup for say the fj60 or 80. I found that with my All Pro mounting setup I cannot use a normal eye to eye stabilizer. Instead I need one with threaded upper and lower cylinders. I will post a pick of what I am using. I am hoping to track one down in the next week or so. Please post any suggestions or experiences. I am not anti All-Pro, but this one wore out pretty darn quick and I am running a 255/85/R16 Tire. Thanks everyone.

Oh yeah and that rust color is now black;)
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii230/ArivalsEnding/4Runner20006.jpg
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[Rock-Wear]

I ran for many years on 37" tires with no need for a steering stabilizer. I believe that stabilizers are just a band-aid for something else being wrong...

[ntsqd]

Stabilizers can be a Band-Aid or they can be an important part of the system. If you have worn parts then they're a Band-Aid covering up or attempting to cover up those problems.
On the other hand, they are a shock absorber. Running without one for extended mileage can cause other parts to take those shock loads and wear them out instead.

Patch is crrently lacking one and I know that steering box is taking more of a beating than it would otherwise. Building the needed bits is on a long list of things that truck needs.

[Arivalsend]

Well thanks for the posts thus far. I agree that a stabilizer can be a band aid for worn TRE's and other suspension linkage. But I find that without one the steering often feels quit sloppy and I get a good deal more feedback from it when I am offroad, especially in the loose stone areas. I just replaced all my tie rod ends and I am hoping that with the addition of a new Steering Sabilizer this will drive smooth again. Right now its feeling a bit ragged. I think my power steering system has already taken some abuse and it is weeping a bit at the moment from the pitman/fluid assist box. So that may need replacement/rebuilding? Any thoughts or suggestions on that? Cheers:rockon:

[ntsqd]

FWIW short of buying the blingy Fox unit I don't think there's much difference in dampers. I would be interested if comparative damping testing has ever been done.

For a steering box rebuild my preference is Lee Mfg. in Sun Valley, CA.
Lee Manufacturing Co
11661 Pendleton St
Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 768-0371

[Arivalsend]

FWIW short of buying the blingy Fox unit I don't think there's much difference in dampers. I would be interested if comparative damping testing has ever been done.



Hmm I had suspisions of that as well. I guess that is the nature of the beast. I was hoping to find the stabilizer to end all stabilizers:D In any case I will probobly end up ordering another AP one or a skyjacker as they are the only two manufacterers I have come across as of yet. Thanks for the rebuild info I am going to contact them this week to try and get a price as mine is starting to develop a thirst.

[CaliCruiser]

I have a double rancho setup that my buddy had on his garage floor and it is great. I don't think you can go wrong with OME either, but the rancho worked well for me. Here is a pic of mine.

Dylan

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/IMG_3872.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/IMG_3870.jpg

[Arivalsend]

Cali that is one tough looking setup. I am leaning towards Rancho as I can purchase one locally and as I have not found a OME that will fit my application I have almost used up my time frame. I need to track something solid down soon. Good to hear that this worked out for you. I don't think I will need to go as far as a double on my rig, but thanks for the inspiration.:victory: