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Old 08-07-2013, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DrillRig52
Just ordered a set for the front on my 2000 4x4. Also an rc steering stabilizer. Im going to order the rears next week. Then when I get back to town in about a month ill install all of it and let you guys know how they perform.
Yes, please do. I installed the rc steering stabilizer a few months back and love it.
Old 08-07-2013, 10:08 AM
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Do all these trucks come with a steering stabalizer. I'm not sure if I have one or not. It's a 2003 fx4 lariat supercrew
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I have bilsteins on the front and crappy fabtechs out back that I know are blown, but the bilsteins run so much better than just about anything that Ive had, was also told even though I have a lift they should last the lifetime of my truck...we will see about that.

I also added a rough country steering stabilizer to try and prevent bump steer...it works good...ish.

^you probably dont have one being stock.
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^ and you certainly don't need one. In a 600 horsepower muscle car, maybe. In an F150, nay.
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^ and you certainly don't need one. In a 600 horsepower muscle car, maybe. In an F150, nay.
It helps me tremendously when trail riding/off roading. Doesn't allow ruts/rocks control my steering as much as before.
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Originally Posted by calex

It helps me tremendously when trail riding/off roading. Doesn't allow ruts/rocks control my steering as much as before.
Deffinatley helps in my moms jeep so I'm sure it would help in any vehicle
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Originally Posted by 01f1502wd
I have bilsteins on the front and crappy fabtechs out back that I know are blown, but the bilsteins run so much better than just about anything that Ive had, was also told even though I have a lift they should last the lifetime of my truck...we will see about that.

I also added a rough country steering stabilizer to try and prevent bump steer...it works good...ish.

^you probably dont have one being stock.
What type of bilsteins in the front?

And how come the fabtech rear shocks suck besides being blown? I was looking at getting those the other day after hearing some good things till now...
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Originally Posted by bigray327
^ and you certainly don't need one. In a 600 horsepower muscle car, maybe. In an F150, nay.
I'm sorry I must not understand why would you not want it on an f150 with bigger tires? I don't see why you would need it on a 600hp muscle car with go cart wheels on the front.
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Originally Posted by bigray327
I just took off some failed Ranchos and replaced them with Monroe Reflex Monotubes. $145 for four. I'm very happy with them.

I'm not happy with the Ford engineer that came up with the top mount for the rears, though. <grumble> Two hour job for all four.
I'm on my third set of Reflex Monotubes. Good shocks. The fronts are just a smidge too short if you have an FX4 with the t-bars cranked.

They have a lifetime warranty thru O'Reilly Auto Parts, so I exchange them for a new set every 2-3 years.
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I have ranchos on my 02 fx4 screw and theyre doing real nice for me. Tbh I don't do much off roading and I have a smooth but firm ride on the highway.

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