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Mr Bear · 01-27-2018, 08:13 AM

Yes, the white one with the blue rhino liner on the bottom.

I had noticed, somewhere after replacing the steering stabilizer and before replacing the overly large 11.50 Goodrich TA tires that Beast needed a touch of help returning from a turn....I'd say it returns 90% by itself and the last bit is by hand. Id not attributed that to the rancho steering stabilizer but I've not checked caster/camber yet either. (Probably check caster today, camber not so much, there's seemingly not much adjustment/changes one can make there, at least not easily.) Is this a common issue with the rancho shock? (was thinking of going to duals since the power steering is so powerful, I was thinking two might be the ticket to dumb it down a bit. Would be nice if the power steering could be dual phase, power in the parking lot and lots less power at speed)

I have some more driving to do, (an advantage of a 140 mile daily round trip to work, by the weekend I have a great feel for whats changed and or needs further work).

But, a 50 mile drive yesterday was amazing. Good road and bad, the poly bushings on the sway bar were the most significant positive improvement to date. I suppose its a combination and the results were so noticeable because nothing else in the front steering and suspension is worn, but WOW! So much so that i'd have to say, the poly sway bar bushings give a positive feel that is greater than the sum of all the other suspension and steering work done before.

Beast suddenly became easy to drive. Mostly one handed and very relaxing. The body roll feels completely different, roll is not as deep or sudden....as such, I don't feel I need to input corrections at the wheel. All of a sudden I can sip coffee on a rough road, talk to the wife in turns and except when scratching my butt, I pretty much stay in my own lane!

01-27-2018, 08:13 AM	#3
Mr Bear Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: All Over Posts: 54	Re: Poly Suspension Bushings Notes Yes, the white one with the blue rhino liner on the bottom. I had noticed, somewhere after replacing the steering stabilizer and before replacing the overly large 11.50 Goodrich TA tires that Beast needed a touch of help returning from a turn....I'd say it returns 90% by itself and the last bit is by hand. Id not attributed that to the rancho steering stabilizer but I've not checked caster/camber yet either. (Probably check caster today, camber not so much, there's seemingly not much adjustment/changes one can make there, at least not easily.) Is this a common issue with the rancho shock? (was thinking of going to duals since the power steering is so powerful, I was thinking two might be the ticket to dumb it down a bit. Would be nice if the power steering could be dual phase, power in the parking lot and lots less power at speed) I have some more driving to do, (an advantage of a 140 mile daily round trip to work, by the weekend I have a great feel for whats changed and or needs further work). But, a 50 mile drive yesterday was amazing. Good road and bad, the poly bushings on the sway bar were the most significant positive improvement to date. I suppose its a combination and the results were so noticeable because nothing else in the front steering and suspension is worn, but WOW! So much so that i'd have to say, the poly sway bar bushings give a positive feel that is greater than the sum of all the other suspension and steering work done before. Beast suddenly became easy to drive. Mostly one handed and very relaxing. The body roll feels completely different, roll is not as deep or sudden....as such, I don't feel I need to input corrections at the wheel. All of a sudden I can sip coffee on a rough road, talk to the wife in turns and except when scratching my butt, I pretty much stay in my own lane! __________________ No fancy sayings here.