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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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i have a 4.5" lift and need a new steering stabilizer, im looking to get a skyjacker hydro 7000 but are there certain stabilizers for lifts or will this one be fine?
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Should be fine. How much is it? You can get an RE rxt9000 for 49.99, I think.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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thanks man. im on quadratec right now and the skyjacker is only $44.99, i thought it would be a lot more but looks like im putting it in my cart right now
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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You don't need one if your geometry is correct.
Save your cash.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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well i just replaced the shock bushings and that helped with stability while driving but i still get some wobble when i hit bumps on the road and the one thats on now looks pretty beat up and ill need one eventually so ill just do it now
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
You don't need one if your geometry is correct.
Save your cash.
x2 Your track bar must run parallel to your tie-rod. Steering Stabilizers are just a band-aid from the manufacturer
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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oh, guess i should know more about stuff before ordering things lol whatever now i have an excuse to work on the jeep
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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lol Good luck!
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