steering stabilizers?

[ryangt]

Heya fellas,

I have an 04 yukon 4x4 that i just finished levelling out front and rear and put some 285 series tires on.

I have noticed alot more wobbling when i hit bumps and so forth , i know its typical of larger tires, but i wasnt really exepecting it from this size.
Im sure a steering stabilizer is what i need, but have any of you installed/ purchased these and where and what brands are any good? Ive only seen rancho and superlift, looks pretty straight forward but i figured id ask before dropping the dough.

thanks for the help.

 

[JKmotorsports]

I'm using a single stabilizer kit from KYB and it works well. Eliminated the ocassional wobble I had since I put on the larger wheels.

 

[Grebbler]

JK, is your anything like this one?

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=503556

I am looking for something to help on worn rutted roads and highways for my stock Tahoe.

Think it would help any?

 

[BlackedOutHoe]

sounds like you guys need to check your suspension parts for wear before. A steering stabilizer will help get rid of the wobble, but the wobble is usually caused from pitman arms and idler arms going bad. the stabilizer is just a band aid.

 

[Max]

Fabtech makes a kit as well I'm doing a dual setup on my truck at some point. Steering stabilizers can be a bandaid but with larger tires and no stock steering dampener it is a great upgrade and will eliminate much of the shake you experience especially at higher speeds.

 

[JKmotorsports]

JK, is your anything like this one?

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=503556

I am looking for something to help on worn rutted roads and highways for my stock Tahoe.

Think it would help any?

That's the one.

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

I need to get me one of these! Went through the steering parts and pieces the other day after the tires and replaced everything.

Still though at higher speed I still have a little shake. Guess this is the solution to that problem.

 

[Modded]

You guys should try Hubcentric rings along with pulling off those wheel stud washers (does not allow wheel to sit completely on rotor) too eliminate that wobble first, before moving to stabilizers, will save some money.
I still have the washers and have not yet installed the rings, so I'm hoing after I do both next week ALL steering wobble should be gone.
Remember, this is only for guys with aftermarket wheels.

 

[Travieso]

I'm using a single stabilizer kit from KYB and it works well. Eliminated the ocassional wobble I had since I put on the larger wheels.

Jk could we possibly see pictures of this set up ? this is something new to me.. and might consider doing it

 

[JKmotorsports]

You guys should try Hubcentric rings along with pulling off those wheel stud washers (does not allow wheel to sit completely on rotor) too eliminate that wobble first, before moving to stabilizers, will save some money.
I still have the washers and have not yet installed the rings, so I'm hoing after I do both next week ALL steering wobble should be gone.
Remember, this is only for guys with aftermarket wheels.

I dont use those stud washers. Tried everything else and the only thing that worked was the stabilizer.

Jk could we possibly see pictures of this set up ? this is something new to me.. and might consider doing it

I didnt take any pics, but if I get a chance to get underneath the truck this weekend I'll try to snap a couple pics for you.

 

[BOSS]

The dual fabtech one someone mentioned is what I'm going to put on next, I've noticed my damper has been giving a little more than it did when I first put it on. I guess these big heavy ass wheels really give the stabilizer a beating!

B

 

[Modded]

It looks like this whole wobble issue is more of an issue with the 00-06 models, over the 07 up. I could not imagine having to use stabilizers just for the barely noticable wobble I have?
Maybe the wobble is made worst for you guys by a worn suspension part(s) somewhere?

 

[BOSS]

It looks like this whole wobble issue is more of an issue with the 00-06 models, over the 07 up. I could not imagine having to use stabilizers just for the barely noticable wobble I have?
Maybe the wobble is made worst for you guys by a worn suspension part(s) somewhere?

Ya but what wheels do you have.....these bastards I think are 90lbs each that I have. Far cry from the stockers man, I was shocked when I picked the wheels up the first day fully aired up. I asked the guy, "so how much heavier than stock are these...is it much?"

Ya...its "much" LOL!


B

 

[thehoe92]

first time I had wobble I freaked out and thought my tires were horribly off balance
good thing I got buddies with big rims to tell me the woes
JK did yours really make a big difference?
like noticeably less.. do you still have any wobble?

 

[BOSS]

first time I had wobble I freaked out and thought my tires were horribly off balance
good thing I got buddies with big rims to tell me the woes
JK did yours really make a big difference?
like noticeably less.. do you still have any wobble?

I put on the same one, it was a tremeeendous difference man...night and day. I think chistoso put on the same one too and was really happy with it.

I can't seem to find the dual fabtech one now..but when I do, I'll post a link up.

B

 

[thehoe92]

I smell a write up..
YO Blizzard!!!!
just found our next mod, we'll do this same day as the vette servo

 

[Modded]

Yeah man I have 24s and I know that with the tire they weigh in at about 90Lbs, about 45Lbs for the tire and then another 45Lbs -50 Lbs for the wheel.

 

[denalianyone]

I have a stabilizer as well and it made quite a difference.

 

[1highbaldguy]

does anyone have the part number to the dual fabtech stabilizer? all i found was the single stabilizer FTS8002.

 

[JKmotorsports]

Jk could we possibly see pictures of this set up ? this is something new to me.. and might consider doing it

Finally got around to snapping a pic:

JK did yours really make a big difference?
like noticeably less.. do you still have any wobble?

Made a big difference. The wheels seemed to bounce and wobble whenever I hit any bumps/imperfections in the road and it would transmit through to the steering wheel. Right after I installed it, all the wobble was gone. Lately I noticed it started to wobble slightly again. I got underneath the truck and noticed a couple bolts on one of the brackets for the stabilzer started coming loose. I tightened them back up and all is well again. So yeah, the stabilizer helps a lot.