Dual Steering Stabilizers

[Sky Soldier]

I'm running 35's with a 4" lift on Stormy (my 06 Rubicon). Are dual steering stabilizers really more prolific, or just overkill? I am getting vibration at 45 mph and again at 65 mph, so I'm going to replace the existing stabilizer. Just not sure if I should go with the single or dual.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Dual stabilzers are excessive, unneeded, and just make the power steering system have to work harder. They're not a fix for vibrations, shimmies, Death Wobble, or anything else. Its job is to dampen road shock and help prevent damage to the steering box. That 45 and 65 mph vibration is strictly a tire balance or bad tire problem, go get the tires checked/balanced perfectly. Even if they were recently balanced, that doesn't mean they took the time to get them balanced well enough to prevent speed-sensitive vibrations like you have. I had to go to my local Discount Tire shop three times in one day before they finally spent the time to get them balanced perfectly so I had no more speed sensitive vibrations or shimmies.

 

[Fixer6]

I'm running 35's with a 4" lift on Stormy (my 06 Rubicon). Are dual steering stabilizers really more prolific, or just overkill? I am getting vibration at 45 mph and again at 65 mph, so I'm going to replace the existing stabilizer. Just not sure if I should go with the single or dual.

Please read the “How to” threads on this. Dual stabilization will not correct your vibrations. Good luck, and welcome here. Lots of really knowledgeable people here that will help you. The guys above and below are two of them.

 

[Chris]

Dual steering stabilizers are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

First of all you have to know that the steering stabilizer does very little as it is. Don't believe me? Take your stock steering stabilizer off and drive around for a week. You won't notice a single difference, I promise.

Dual steering stabilizers seem to have come on the scene with the JK crowd (at least I think) and were marketed by stupid companies such as Skyjacker, Rough Country, and other suspension manufacturers that are typically considered "bottom of the barrel" for lack of a better term.

A dual steering stabilizer will do you more harm than good, I promise.

In fact, if replacing your stock steering stabilizer, this is all you need:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C53XRK/?tag=wranglerorg-20

If you buy anything more expensive than that, you're literally pissing your money away on nothing other than bling.

 

[Sky Soldier]

Dual stabilzers are excessive, unneeded, and just make the power steering system have to work harder. They're not a fix for vibrations, shimmies, Death Wobble, or anything else. Its job is to dampen road shock and help prevent damage to the steering box. That 45 and 65 mph vibration is strictly a tire balance or bad tire problem, go get the tires checked/balanced perfectly. Even if they were recently balanced, that doesn't mean they took the time to get them balanced well enough to prevent speed-sensitive vibrations like you have. I had to go to my local Discount Tire shop three times in one day before they finally spent the time to get them balanced perfectly so I had no more speed sensitive vibrations or shimmies.

Thank you very much for the information!! No steering stabilizer "upgrade" for me. I'll go have the tires balanced again.

 

[Sky Soldier]

Dual steering stabilizers are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

First of all you have to know that the steering stabilizer does very little as it is. Don't believe me? Take your stock steering stabilizer off and drive around for a week. You won't notice a single difference, I promise.

Dual steering stabilizers seem to have come on the scene with the JK crowd (at least I think) and were marketed by stupid companies such as Skyjacker, Rough Country, and other suspension manufacturers that are typically considered "bottom of the barrel" for lack of a better term.

A dual steering stabilizer will do you more harm than good, I promise.

In fact, if replacing your stock steering stabilizer, this is all you need:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C53XRK/?tag=wranglerorg-20

If you buy anything more expensive than that, you're literally pissing your money away on nothing other than bling.

I love how you explained that ...... "Dual steering stabilizers are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist."
That's one of the best explanations I've heard!

 

[04 LJ]

In fact, if replacing your stock steering stabilizer, this is all you need:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C53XRK/?tag=wranglerorg-20

If you buy anything more expensive than that, you're literally pissing your money away on nothing other than bling.

I recently picked up a Rough Country N3 for maybe $5 bucks more than the one you hyperlinked Chris. So far (around the neighborhood once cause mines a garage queen) I love it. I’ve always spent more on OME, RTC etc because I thought “it must be better” but this N3 is beefy for only $35ish.

 

[Chris]

I recently picked up a Rough Country N3 for maybe $5 bucks more than the one you hyperlinked Chris. So far (around the neighborhood once cause mines a garage queen) I love it. I’ve always spent more on OME, RTC etc because I thought “it must be better” but this N3 is beefy for only $35ish.

As long as it's cheap, I don't care what sticker is on it

 

[Chris]

I love how you explained that ...... "Dual steering stabilizers are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist."
That's one of the best explanations I've heard!

Haha! It's true though. I have no idea why on earth someone came up with the idea. I think it's because someone thought they look "cool", and based off how many people I see with them, others must agree.

Of course it's also something that's just waiting to get taken out by rocks or off-road terrain.

 

[Sky Soldier]

Haha! It's true though. I have no idea why on earth someone came up with the idea. I think it's because someone thought they look "cool", and based off how many people I see with them, others must agree.

Of course it's also something that's just waiting to get taken out by rocks or off-road terrain.

Great point! I'd rather put that money toward tube fenders or new speakers or cold air intake or ......

 

[Chris]

Great point! I'd rather put that money toward tube fenders or new speakers or cold air intake or ......

Mmmm, before you think of a cold air intake, read this: Cold Air Intake FAQ

Speakers though, that's a nice upgrade

 

[Sky Soldier]

Mmmm, before you think of a cold air intake, read this: Cold Air Intake FAQ

Speakers though, that's a nice upgrade

No cold air intake either you guys are awesome! You're saving me from spending money on useless things. I appreciate you! Speakers it is!

 

[Chris]

No cold air intake either you guys are awesome! You're saving me from spending money on useless things. I appreciate you! Speakers it is!

I organized the most valuable threads into the TJ Resources forum. If you check it out, I think you'll find a lot of good info, all very easily organized.

You'll probably save even more money

 

[Sky Soldier]

I organized the most valuable threads into the TJ Resources forum. If you check it out, I think you'll find a lot of good info, all very easily organized.

You'll probably save even more money

Awesome! I'll go through that tonight. I'm removing the load resistors from my rear LED taillights at the moment.

 

[Chris]

Awesome! I'll go through that tonight. I'm removing the load resistors from my rear LED taillights at the moment.

Have fun with that

 

[Plumber1]

I think they came out in the late 70's early 80's when everyone was driving full size pick-up's with dual shock's. So why not add dual stabilizers after all they looked cool, having 8 shocks and 2 stabilizers

 

[Chris]

I think they came out in the late 70's early 80's when everyone was driving full size pick-up's with dual shock's. So why not add dual stabilizers after all they looked cool, having 8 shocks and 2 stabilizers

That makes sense!

I knew it had something to do with that. Dual shocks, might as well have dual stabilizers. Hell, why not just add 4 while we're at it?

 

[Sky Soldier]

Have fun with that

It was much easier removing them, than it was putting them in. Done. If I didn't need to run down to town to get a rattle can of bed liner, I'd have a beer

 

[pagrey]

We used to drill all but one of those multi shock setups and drain the fluid in my high school auto shop so the ride was tolerable and it still looked cool. Wouldn't want to try that trick on a gas shock or at all really anymore.