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ClassicRedneck05 · 12-22-2006, 03:48 PM

has anyone ever seen Steering Stabilizers on 2WD trucks?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...9+4294908213+0

bryanw1968 · 12-22-2006, 03:54 PM

Nope.

BarryB · 12-22-2006, 04:05 PM

Yeap, I have one on my daily driver. And it is factory.

ClassicRedneck05 · 12-22-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Yeap, I have one on my daily driver. And it is factory.

can u tell any differance with it? could you post pics?

bucannon · 02-01-2012, 01:31 PM

im curious if this does make a difference

**Stocker** · 02-01-2012, 01:52 PM

I have seen 'em on 2WD rigs, but rarely. I have one on my K20.... but I kinda question their benefits. If you have problems, they'll help mask the problems. If everything is good, a steering stabilizer is probably not necessary. Just my 2 cents worth....

6772owner · 02-01-2012, 02:56 PM

I have a Superlift steering stabilizer on my 72' C10 that I installed when I worked at a 4wd shop. I mostly did it just to have one to show and because the cost was cheap. I dont really know how much it helps, but at the time I had very large (32") all-terrain tires on the truck and I felt it couldnt hurt. I can post up some pics of it if you need/want some, I dont have any on my work computer.

bucannon · 02-01-2012, 05:35 PM

yea if you could post pics that would be cool.

but you said you didnt notice any real difference?

**Stocker** · 02-01-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bucannon

but you said you didnt notice any real difference?

Not aimed at me but I'll reply anyway.... I have run mine with and without a SS. In all honesty, the only difference with it installed is the steering takes a wee bit more effort, no doubt due to a lil friction (or resistance to moving) within the SS. No shake rattle or roll going down the road without it.

6772owner · 02-02-2012, 10:37 AM

Honestly I agree, Im not sure how much difference it made/makes, my steering box was very very worn out at the time so it helped "tighten" up the steering a bit. Now that I have a new steering box Im not sure that it is doing much, probably just helps with the feed back to the wheel on wash board/grooved roads.

I didnt have a chance to take any new pics, but here are some older ones that give the general idea. The bracket on the drivers side uses one of the steering box bolts and the other one just u-bolts to the center link.

bucannon · 02-02-2012, 01:26 PM

okay, i replaced my tie rods idler arm and pitman arm and my steering is still loose, so im assuming my box is worn out as well. i might have to invest in a steering stabilizer. im also running 35 inch tires now

webfoot · 02-02-2012, 01:32 PM

Have you inspected/replaced the rag joint?

On a side note, on my K20 I recently discovered another source of slop, and that is when one of the nuts mysteriously backs off of the LH u-bolt which holds the leaf springs to the front axle. In low speed/high resistance turns the steering arm just pushed the whole axle back rather than turning the wheel.

bucannon · 02-02-2012, 01:50 PM

ive never heard of a rag joint, is it in the steering column?

webfoot · 02-02-2012, 01:55 PM

It is the rubber disc that attaches the steering shaft to the steering gear.

bucannon · 02-02-2012, 02:03 PM

would it be a Steering Coupling Assembly?

im looking on RockAuto's website now and dont see "rag joint"

webfoot · 02-02-2012, 02:07 PM

one in the same, rag joint is gearhead speak.

They probably sell a rebuild kit in the Help! section of your favorite auto parts store.

davepl · 02-02-2012, 02:08 PM

FWIW, my '75 Monte Carlo had one from the factory, so they're by no means limited to 4WD vehicles. No idea if they came on our trucks, however:

Section 6.865 of the parts book - "Stabilizer Unit - Steering Anti Shimmy" is listed ONLY for 4WD and only for Blazer (K).

**Stocker** · 02-02-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bucannon

okay, i replaced my tie rods idler arm and pitman arm and my steering is still loose, so im assuming my box is worn out as well. i might have to invest in a steering stabilizer.

If a new rag joint doesn't help, and your steering box is bad, you need a new box a lot more than you need a steering stabilizer...

davepl · 07-25-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

FWIW, my '75 Monte Carlo had one from the factory, so they're by no means limited to 4WD vehicles. No idea if they came on our trucks, however:

Section 6.865 of the parts book - "Stabilizer Unit - Steering Anti Shimmy" is listed ONLY for 4WD and only for Blazer (K).

Ever have one of those days where you want to make sure you're not asking a question that's been asked before, so you search the archives, and you discover that you answered it yourself?

The nice thing about losing my memory is I get to meet so many new people.

I still wonder if the stabilizer does anything on a 2WD 3/4 ton, though. If they put them on Monte Carlos, they're not just for big tires.

12-22-2006, 03:48 PM	#1
ClassicRedneck05 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 262	Steering Stabilizer has anyone ever seen Steering Stabilizers on 2WD trucks? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...9+4294908213+0 Last edited by ClassicRedneck05; 12-22-2006 at 03:49 PM.

12-22-2006, 03:54 PM	#2
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Steering Stabilizer Nope.

12-22-2006, 04:05 PM	#3
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Steering Stabilizer Yeap, I have one on my daily driver. And it is factory.

02-01-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Steering Stabilizer im curious if this does make a difference __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

02-01-2012, 01:52 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,594	Re: Steering Stabilizer I have seen 'em on 2WD rigs, but rarely. I have one on my K20.... but I kinda question their benefits. If you have problems, they'll help mask the problems. If everything is good, a steering stabilizer is probably not necessary. Just my 2 cents worth.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-01-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Steering Stabilizer I have a Superlift steering stabilizer on my 72' C10 that I installed when I worked at a 4wd shop. I mostly did it just to have one to show and because the cost was cheap. I dont really know how much it helps, but at the time I had very large (32") all-terrain tires on the truck and I felt it couldnt hurt. I can post up some pics of it if you need/want some, I dont have any on my work computer. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

02-01-2012, 05:35 PM	#8
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Steering Stabilizer yea if you could post pics that would be cool. but you said you didnt notice any real difference? __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

02-02-2012, 10:37 AM	#10
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Steering Stabilizer Honestly I agree, Im not sure how much difference it made/makes, my steering box was very very worn out at the time so it helped "tighten" up the steering a bit. Now that I have a new steering box Im not sure that it is doing much, probably just helps with the feed back to the wheel on wash board/grooved roads. I didnt have a chance to take any new pics, but here are some older ones that give the general idea. The bracket on the drivers side uses one of the steering box bolts and the other one just u-bolts to the center link. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 07-25-2012 at 05:59 PM. Reason: pics

02-02-2012, 01:26 PM	#11
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Steering Stabilizer okay, i replaced my tie rods idler arm and pitman arm and my steering is still loose, so im assuming my box is worn out as well. i might have to invest in a steering stabilizer. im also running 35 inch tires now __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

02-02-2012, 01:32 PM	#12
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Steering Stabilizer Have you inspected/replaced the rag joint? On a side note, on my K20 I recently discovered another source of slop, and that is when one of the nuts mysteriously backs off of the LH u-bolt which holds the leaf springs to the front axle. In low speed/high resistance turns the steering arm just pushed the whole axle back rather than turning the wheel. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

02-02-2012, 01:50 PM	#13
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Steering Stabilizer ive never heard of a rag joint, is it in the steering column? __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

02-02-2012, 01:55 PM	#14
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Steering Stabilizer It is the rubber disc that attaches the steering shaft to the steering gear. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

02-02-2012, 02:03 PM	#15
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Steering Stabilizer would it be a Steering Coupling Assembly? im looking on RockAuto's website now and dont see "rag joint" __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

02-02-2012, 02:07 PM	#16
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Steering Stabilizer one in the same, rag joint is gearhead speak. They probably sell a rebuild kit in the Help! section of your favorite auto parts store. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

02-02-2012, 02:08 PM	#17
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Steering Stabilizer FWIW, my '75 Monte Carlo had one from the factory, so they're by no means limited to 4WD vehicles. No idea if they came on our trucks, however: Section 6.865 of the parts book - "Stabilizer Unit - Steering Anti Shimmy" is listed ONLY for 4WD and only for Blazer (K).



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