Author Topic: Hysteer Steering Stabilizer question?? (Read 3087 times)

wmflyfisher · « **on:** Aug 12, 2006, 09:50:08 PM »

I started tearing my truck apart this weekend to do my hysteer. I took the rancho steering stabilizer off that I had on. My question is will this one work for my new setup if I fab the brackets? What is the travel of the one Marlin sells for $80 bucks?

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 09:55:35 PM »

DOn't know anything bout no stabilizers, my advice:
Get the steering installed and adjusted properly and decide if you even need the stabilizer...I don't run one and I don't think I have any cause to put one on. The cross over is a big improvement over the push pull, add in the nice new tie rods, etc. The difference will be noticable.

Duffil · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 09:59:24 PM »

As long as you can fab the brackets, you should be fine. The travel of the stabilizer doesn't matter, as the travel of the knuckles, and therefore the tie rod do not change.

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 12, 2006, 10:24:19 PM »

i got rid of my steering stabilizer when it met the oil pan (dont jump a rock crawler lol) stabilizers are over rated

hi on lux · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 13, 2006, 02:24:05 AM »

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Aug 12, 2006, 09:55:35 PM

DOn't know anything bout no stabilizers, my advice:
Get the steering installed and adjusted properly and decide if you even need the stabilizer...I don't run one and I don't think I have any cause to put one on. The cross over is a big improvement over the push pull, add in the nice new tie rods, etc. The difference will be noticable.

so hysteer conversion improves steering on what aspects?

aside from improved ground clearance...

responsiveness?
bumpsteer reduction/elimination?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 13, 2006, 07:26:47 AM »

Quote from: hi on lux on Aug 13, 2006, 02:24:05 AM

so hysteer conversion improves steering on what aspects?

aside from improved ground clearance...

responsiveness?
bumpsteer reduction/elimination?

totally eliminates bumbsteer

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 13, 2006, 07:28:36 AM »

and GREATLY improves flex of the front suspension

robinhood4x4 · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 14, 2006, 09:32:26 AM »

I wouldn't say totally eliminates bumpsteer. I've got slight bumpsteer after my sas.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 14, 2006, 12:05:29 PM »

Quote from: robinhood4x4 on Aug 14, 2006, 09:32:26 AM

I wouldn't say totally eliminates bumpsteer. I've got slight bumpsteer after my sas.

really? what springs are you running ?? it should completely eliminate bumpsteer all together

oh

i meant brake steer, but the same should still apply

MiniSimp · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 14, 2006, 12:40:55 PM »

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Aug 13, 2006, 07:26:47 AM

totally eliminates bumbsteer

But does not eliminate Death Wobble.

hi on lux · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 15, 2006, 06:31:24 AM »

bumpsteer?

brake steer?

pardon my ignorance..but can you describe them individually?

thanks

ted

854RUN · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 15, 2006, 07:45:03 AM »

OK, So if you hit a bump, on or off road your tires will wont to turn on there own. Now for brake steer that is when you hit your brakes it will pull slightly to one side inturn it will case your steering to wont to turn in the direction of the brake that is grabbing more. the stabilizer is more of a dampener, it lessens the likelihood of thous to happening. Hope that helps

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 15, 2006, 08:30:16 AM »

Just save your money for Hydro Assist

BigMike · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 15, 2006, 08:37:28 AM »

Quote from: wmflyfisher on Aug 12, 2006, 09:50:08 PM

What is the travel of the one Marlin sells for $80 bucks?

I will check on this. It is decent, like 10" or so, I remember it is longer than it seems. I'll measure it and add the info to the webpage too

BigMike

tom w. · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 15, 2006, 08:56:24 AM »

Crossover Steering Stabilizer
This kit allows the mounting of a steering stabilizer from the drag link to the right side frame rail. Kit features 9.25" stroke Rancho shock, drag link mount and weld on frame mount. Frame mount is an assembled block and is easily welded to frame.
MC-13548, Steering Stabilizer Kit, $79

BigMike · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 15, 2006, 10:20:31 AM »

Quote from: tom w. on Aug 15, 2006, 08:56:24 AM

Kit features 9.25" stroke Rancho shock