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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Who makes a good steering stabalizer for a rig on 35's? let me know what u guys are using
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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I think Old Man Emu is one of the best out there, from what I hear.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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trailmaster 4 way spring over for me. i'm on 36's.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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im on 36" iroks and use none
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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35's with none and soon to be 37's with none.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Almost all stabilizers are valved 50/50 so there's no real difference except the exterior. The old man emu one is nice cuz it has a steel protective cover that keeps the shaft clean and smooth.

Just get the cheapest aftermarket stabilizer or run with none. I'm an ex OME and now run skyjacker's. No difference felt whatsoever, but then my steering's "true" and that's all that matters.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Ya 4 sure I got an rc stabalizer on it now its starting to rust so we will see
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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not to hijack, but could you guys running without one, post a pic?
i just wanna see how yours is setup.
i have all brand new parts with drop pitman and i need the strongest stabilizer i could find.

maybe the op has a different setup, and needs one, maybe he doesn't.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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5" lift no stabilizer, no wobbles or vibes
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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does it drive better worse no change? does it have any effect on wearing down tires, anything?
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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I didn't notice a change at all. Doesn't seem to affect anything. I read a post somewhere that a properly set up steering doesn't need one and some cars came with no stabilizer at all
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by caged
not to hijack, but could you guys running without one, post a pic?
i just wanna see how yours is setup.
i have all brand new parts with drop pitman and i need the strongest stabilizer i could find.

maybe the op has a different setup, and needs one, maybe he doesn't.
Drop pitman arm and 1-ton steering with the 35's in the pic below.
Now going to have drop pitman arm and custom high steering for the 37's.



Originally Posted by mobilecherokee4
does it drive better worse no change? does it have any effect on wearing down tires, anything?
No, the only difference is you feel the road a little more. The stabilizer just masks the little stuff in the road.
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