Which steering stabilizer to run?
08-12-2011, 07:15 PM
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Which steering stabilizer to run?
Stock steering stabilizer is leaking and am looking to replace it with Bilstein. Any feedback would be appreciated or if there is a better ss to run.
08-12-2011, 07:18 PM
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08-12-2011, 07:20 PM
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Go Bilstein its worth the money. I ran a teraflex for over a year and it just blew out I'm pretty sure I'll be going with Bilstein next. Getting tired of replacing the damn thing once a year.
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08-12-2011, 07:27 PM
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I've seen plenty of TF leak its really common. I was just quick on the trigger and figured that the rest of my suspension was TF so I got it. The Bilstein push can't be that noticeable IMO compared to a piss poor alignment.
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Before you spend money, if your Jeep is still under warranty, take it to the dealer. Mine replaced my leaking stock steering damper with a (supposedly) heavier duty model, all covered under warranty. Service manager told me Chrystler has a "TSB" out on the problem.
08-13-2011, 03:50 AM
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My experience, glean what you might from it:
1. Stock SS failed in less than a year. I had relocated it, but it started leaking. Replaced with a TF.
2. After about another year the TF had a slight bend in it on the shaft. Undoubtedly it was caused by hard wheeling and the way in which I had the components arranged--there's not much space for things to move around. Despite the damage, it was not leaking.
3. Replaced with another TF. It is working fine after another three years.
4. Slightly related: I had four RC shocks two of which started to leak within a year. Replaced with TF last year and they are just fine.
Other consideration:
As I said, there isn't much room under there. Don't go for large size thinking that is better--if you do other upgrades (Curries rods, etc), you will need the room. The SS does very little--I drove without one for a week and did not even notice it missing. Many others on this forum have similar stories to tell.
1. Stock SS failed in less than a year. I had relocated it, but it started leaking. Replaced with a TF.
2. After about another year the TF had a slight bend in it on the shaft. Undoubtedly it was caused by hard wheeling and the way in which I had the components arranged--there's not much space for things to move around. Despite the damage, it was not leaking.
3. Replaced with another TF. It is working fine after another three years.
4. Slightly related: I had four RC shocks two of which started to leak within a year. Replaced with TF last year and they are just fine.
Other consideration:
As I said, there isn't much room under there. Don't go for large size thinking that is better--if you do other upgrades (Curries rods, etc), you will need the room. The SS does very little--I drove without one for a week and did not even notice it missing. Many others on this forum have similar stories to tell.