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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: charger on May 21, 2009, 03:52:09 PM

Title: steering stabilizer
Post by: charger on May 21, 2009, 03:52:09 PM
Is this something that i would need with a 2" lift & bigger tyres or is it only needed for those with grown up lifts?
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: tim_aka_tim on May 21, 2009, 04:20:43 PM
Just for bigger lifts really. Won't hurt on a smaller lift, just not required.
Think about it when you're on 35s  :wink:
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Nosebolt on May 21, 2009, 04:24:09 PM
probably wont NEED it, but wont do any harm, its job is to stop sudden movements and absorb wander, ie hitting a rock or the wobble you get with bigger tyres.

just make sure the steering is as good as it can be before you fit it, it will hide some problems but should not be used for that.
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Bulldog67 on May 21, 2009, 07:56:41 PM
so what about on the CJ with 33 muds and a 4" lift?

ps. sorry to piggyback Charger  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Bubba on May 21, 2009, 07:59:39 PM
real men dont use then on cjs
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Dave69 on May 21, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
real men dont use then on cjs

no they just sit on abosrbant pads ready to take the sh......
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Panic mechanic! on May 21, 2009, 08:12:13 PM
we got huge muscley arms to control the bugger.....
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Bulldog67 on May 21, 2009, 08:16:16 PM
better get the old weights bench out then  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: wildwood on May 21, 2009, 08:41:54 PM
Stick on tats and a wife beater
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Nosebolt on May 21, 2009, 08:57:52 PM
Quote from: "Bulldog67"
so what about on the CJ with 33 muds and a 4" lift?

ps. sorry to piggyback Charger  :finga:
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Bulldog67 on May 21, 2009, 09:00:54 PM
Quote from: "Nosebolt"
Quote from: "Bulldog67"
so what about on the CJ with 33 muds and a 4" lift?

ps. sorry to piggyback Charger  :finga:

 :mrgreen: our differences being when my does leave the drive, it will stay out for more that one trip  :wavefinger:
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Nosebolt on May 21, 2009, 09:04:09 PM
that cos when mines working i drive it to the limit and break it, either that or i'm shite at driving off road lol
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Panic mechanic! on May 21, 2009, 09:08:35 PM
hands up who votes for the latter?
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: greggmo on May 21, 2009, 10:50:39 PM
ya should have a stabilizer on if thats yer question?  but you will get away with a standard one with tyres upto about 31s.
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: isle of man on May 22, 2009, 06:25:19 AM
All this "willy waving" from CJ owners is a little disturbing!!!!
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2009, 07:52:27 AM
Whats a matter.....is it threatening the stability of the Blue Oyster then Peter???
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: charger on May 22, 2009, 08:42:49 AM
Do XJ's have them as stock, I have an article on buying a used one & from the pic it looked like it had one, the tyres were not even of any great size.
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: JamesH on May 22, 2009, 11:25:42 AM
Yes, XJs have them from the factory. I drove my XJ with 6" of lift and 33s for a while without one and it was fine, just a bit more 'twitchy' than usual - and that's with a knackered steering box. I have one now but only for comfort (no tats and wife beater here :lol: ), don't use them to cover up a problem.
Title: Re: steering stabilizer
Post by: Bishops Finger on May 22, 2009, 12:50:39 PM
What do you need spuds and a can of stella for to stabilise steering???