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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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I have been looking everywhere for a dual stabilizer for my 2012, any thoughts. I have a 4 in lift
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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You shouldn't need a stabilizer with IFS, especially EPAS. Why do you feel that you need one? Something's not right with the lift if your steering's messed up.
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Didnt install yet, just planning ahead. I have put them on older trucks before, but since I wasnt finding one I was hoping maybe the new trucks would not need one. What is IFS and EPAS?
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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independent front suspension and electric power assisted steering
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Steering dampers are for offroading and will serve no real purpose on street except to mask problems in steering. You will find them on offroad vehicles like the wrangler because they expect people to offroad them.

Not sure they even make a bolt on kit for IFS.
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 03:19 PM
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Ha, never thought about the independent susp aspect. Good call
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Maybe something like this could be adapted:
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/Du...-4WD-p823.html
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Ill wait and see how it rides once I get thos lift on
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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A lot of it has to do with the weight of the tires too.. because I have the toyo open country at2 extremes 35x12.5.. and their very heavy tires.. and every bump on the road bounces the steering wheel around. The stabilizer that comes from the factory on the truck isn't designed to handle heavy 10 ply tires.. I plan on upgrading my stabilizer too
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