Steering stabilizer

[FlameOut]

Did all of the K models come with steering stabilizers? I have a 72 K10 and don't have a stabilizer, and I dont see a place to mount one. Searching for 72 K10 though, I see places selling them

[Stocker]

No idea how many were equipped with one. I can only say for sure "not all". My '72 K20 did not have one. Years ago I installed an aftermarket stabilizer. Can't recall for sure why I removed it but it was off for several years, then a couple years ago I re-installed it. Drives pretty much the same with or without.

[FlameOut]

Cool, thanks for that info. I really had no idea what the deal was with them.

[andrewmp6]

Unless you have huge tires they are not needed,And really they can mask steering problems sometimes.

[El Dorado Jim]

a '73 K10 I had years ago came stock with one, when it went bad my truck shimmied real bad, replaced it and everything was fine, if your truck drives fine, you probably don't need one

[FlameOut]

Unfortunately, I have never driven my truck yet. When I finally got it home over a year ago, I immediately started dismantling. Now that it's about 90% done, I'm hopeful I'll be driving it by spring. I was planning on bigger tires though, 33 x 12.5 x 15, so maybe I better look into adding a stabilizer or aren't those really considered large?

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by FlameOut

I was planning on bigger tires though, 33 x 12.5 x 15, so maybe I better look into adding a stabilizer or aren't those really considered large?

I wouldn't be concerned -- run a stabilizer if you want, or skip it. It shouldn't matter. I'm running 8-ply rated (load range D) 33/12.50-16.5s on 9.5" wide wheels. Like I posted above, it doesn't seem to make a difference.

[BigRed76]

Mine GMC came equipped with one. When I bought the truck the existing stabilizer was worn out so I replaced it, made no difference at all. The truck is stock height suspension with 33" tires, for what it's worth.

[FlameOut]

Good info. I'll just drive it for a while and see if I even need it. Thanks

[mike16]

I agree with those above. if you dont need one they serve no purpose.if you need one then its really masking some other problem.

my 68 k20 did not get one

[Prerunner1982]

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

a '73 K10 I had years ago came stock with one, when it went bad my truck shimmied real bad, replaced it and everything was fine...

It is just covering up a greater issue. You have a worn out part in your steering/suspension. It's ok as a temporary band aid, but it's not the solution.