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is the steering stablizer really needed?

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Old 03-30-2012, 01:49 PM
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Default is the steering stablizer really needed?

I ask this because mine really isn't attached any more and it seems to steer much better and It's much easier to drive on bumpy roads.
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You can drive without one, but it is recommended you use one to avoid stress on the front suspension components as the steering stab tends to absorb rapid/harsh movement

If you notice a difference in steering without it, it sounds to me that it was never properly installed/adjusted correctly, or the steering stab is bad/defective

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100% needed, no... The main purpose is to alleviate pressure on ball joints, tie rod ends (steering components)...
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Mines off right now due to the RK tie rod being too big for the SS bracket to fit on. Jeep is garaged until the ridiculously overpriced $95 bracket gets here midweek from RK. Death wobble big time around 30mph. Got my toe-in dead on, but my caster is out pretty bad and I don't have adjustable upper control arms... If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know via PM.



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