Steering Stabilizers

[Hedgehog]

Are any stabilizers better than another. It's time for a new one but I have no experience in buying them.

 

[lutry]

I did not find any better than the other, my favorite is
the MONROE SC2940 (close to factory),
not mentioning the China parts...

 

[Posi]

If it were me I'd test drive it on road without the stabilizer before you install a new one. If there is any steering/suspension issues they will come to light. If your front end is in good shape you wouldn't need a stabilizer for the road. However, you would need one for wheeling to help cushion steer while your sidewall bumps rocks.

Rancho works well.

 

[jzak]

I've had Rancho rs5000's in three jeeps and they always worked fine for me.

 

[Torxhead]

When I had one it was a Rancho, with no complaints.

 

[Bent]

A new one is better than an old one.

 

[hole]

Have a Monroe that been on about 10 years and still working great

 

[Hedgehog]

You can get lots of input on shocks and struts, but steering stabilizers are not one of thoses. Everybody (mostly) has'em, few have a real opinion or lets say "home team" to root for. They seem to be just here quietly doing their job. I suppose as a shock absorbers life goes it's a fairly low stress job at that.

 

[Neuner]

I just installed a Rancho RS5000 because it was the only one I could find quickly locally that fit the mounts I had.

It's been on there a whole day and is still working great!!

 

[Hedgehog]

You made me smile my friend. Thanks.

I suppose I could put a whole rack of them on the steering arm and all around it like some guys do, that would look tough, like the other guys do. Unfortunately my paint isn't as nice and show room shinny as theirs are. My scratched up paint might ruin the over all effect..... If you know what I mean.