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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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Default Steering stabilizer brand?

Looking to get a new steering stabilizer for my 93 GC. Anyone have any suggestions on what is great quality and what to avoid from experience on steering stabilizers? Some choices I've been eye balling:
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Rubicon Express
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Why replace it. Unless your geometry is messed up it does nothing. A lot of people remove it entirely.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 11:42 PM
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Honestly, you do not need anything fancy. Even an RC stabilizer, yes I said it, will work fine. If you have amazon prime, go find a decent price one with free shipping and do that. Otherwise, go to your local Carquest, AAP, Napa etc. and pick up a KYB.
Originally Posted by toasterknight
Why replace it. Unless your geometry is messed up it does nothing. A lot of people remove it entirely.
For stock steering, and even some aftermarket setups it "helps". In a perfect world, not necessary at all. However, out steering is not perfect.
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 01:03 AM
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Any cheapo one will do and most of us don't run one at all.
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 07:50 AM
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Thanks for the input! Im sorry i forgot to mention i have a 3.5" lift. Is that going to make a difference or would i still be alright with an inexpensive one?
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 09:51 AM
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just get any one as cheap as you can get.

it won't really be doing anything for the most part anyways.

the only time it will come in handy is if you damage a bushing in your track bar. it will slightly mask the problem, then you will want one just to get home, then you can replace the bushing and be all good again.
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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Just buy a cheap one like others have said all it can do is hide a problem if you have one that needs to be fixed.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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Only time i ever seen a need for one is a full size truck with 38s or bigger.Something as light as a jeep is its kinda over kill really.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Only time i ever seen a need for one is a full size truck with 38s or bigger.Something as light as a jeep is its kinda over kill really.
It doesn't matter how big the tire is if you feel like you need a stabilizer you need to fix the geometry.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 10:39 AM
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I got a brand new RC stabilizer that I never used if you want to buy it from me.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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Default Steering stabilizer brand?

As stated a parts store one is fine. Not using one is preference but it serves a purpose. Its purpose is to dampen the steering system for driver comfort and handling feel.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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a napa one works fine on mine
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