steering stabailizer?

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steering stabailizer?

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hey guys just wondering what is the steering stabilizer and would it work witha tm lift?

i can use all the help i can get in this department :roll:
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Has your relay rod (center link)* been lowered? Has the stock mounting bracket been cut off of the frame?

If the answer to these questions is no, then a stock steering stabilizer could be used with the addition of a new relay rod (center link) and a stabilizer. Otherwise you would have to do something aftermarket.

I do think it would help.

*The relay rod (center link) is the shaft supported by the idler arm and pitman arm. It connects the two outer tie rods.

Check out this thread for details- Steering stabilizer Question.
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Post by coffeedrnkr »

The trailmaster kit doesn't lower the center link. The steering stabilizer is basically a shock mounted sideways for your steering so it dampens sudden movements, and in this case the part I listed has dual shocks.

Trailmaster sells a dual steering stabilizer kit, and if trailmaster makes it I would say it should work with the TM lift.

Quickbiker has the trailmaster SS I am pretty sure

Here at www.tyres1.com they sell the trailmaster dual SS as an accessory with the 5" lift

Accessories:
DUAL KIT
TRAILMASTER SS STEER STABILIZER
Item#:7236 Price:$118.50
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thanks guys :)
[size=75]2003 ZR5 GMC Sonoma, SFA dana30, 35 inch tires, 4.10 gears, Cut out flares. Chrome Denali grill, custom made skid plates, shackles and badging

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