Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

---- proclaimed:

> On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:09:47 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>The front bushings are getting a bit creaky and looking at replacing
>>them. At the same time, will probably replace the steering stabilizer.
>>
>>For a ZJ that already has the Rancho RS9000X shocks, would the Rancho
>>single tube steering stabilizer do anything unusually bad to the
>>handling? Tires not much over stock size, tend to run 235-75/15 so
>>dont really see need for hardcore double tube or anything.
>
>
> I have used the Rancho stabilizer for several years on our '93 ZJ.
> Never had a problem with it. I don't think the stabilizer is as
> important a decision as replacing the worn parts in the steering.
>
Thanks guys...
I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
suspension refurbished.
I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd prefer
to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

---- proclaimed:

> On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:09:47 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>The front bushings are getting a bit creaky and looking at replacing
>>them. At the same time, will probably replace the steering stabilizer.
>>
>>For a ZJ that already has the Rancho RS9000X shocks, would the Rancho
>>single tube steering stabilizer do anything unusually bad to the
>>handling? Tires not much over stock size, tend to run 235-75/15 so
>>dont really see need for hardcore double tube or anything.
>
>
> I have used the Rancho stabilizer for several years on our '93 ZJ.
> Never had a problem with it. I don't think the stabilizer is as
> important a decision as replacing the worn parts in the steering.
>
Thanks guys...
I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
suspension refurbished.
I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd prefer
to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

---- proclaimed:

> On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:09:47 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>The front bushings are getting a bit creaky and looking at replacing
>>them. At the same time, will probably replace the steering stabilizer.
>>
>>For a ZJ that already has the Rancho RS9000X shocks, would the Rancho
>>single tube steering stabilizer do anything unusually bad to the
>>handling? Tires not much over stock size, tend to run 235-75/15 so
>>dont really see need for hardcore double tube or anything.
>
>
> I have used the Rancho stabilizer for several years on our '93 ZJ.
> Never had a problem with it. I don't think the stabilizer is as
> important a decision as replacing the worn parts in the steering.
>
Thanks guys...
I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
suspension refurbished.
I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd prefer
to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

Lon wrote:

> Thanks guys...
> I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
> aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
> steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
> trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
> suspension refurbished.
> I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
> stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd
> prefer to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

I drive aggressive both on and off-road. Think rally style racing.
The aftermarket didn't provide enough stiffness for my tastes. Then
again I run Edelbrock IAS shocks.

Had some deathwobble and a local alignment shop (one that I trust
very much) told me to go back to OEM. I did and the problem went
away. Stuck with OEM ever since.

--
DougW

Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

Lon wrote:

> Thanks guys...
> I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
> aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
> steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
> trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
> suspension refurbished.
> I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
> stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd
> prefer to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

I drive aggressive both on and off-road. Think rally style racing.
The aftermarket didn't provide enough stiffness for my tastes. Then
again I run Edelbrock IAS shocks.

Had some deathwobble and a local alignment shop (one that I trust
very much) told me to go back to OEM. I did and the problem went
away. Stuck with OEM ever since.

--
DougW

Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

Lon wrote:

> Thanks guys...
> I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
> aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
> steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
> trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
> suspension refurbished.
> I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
> stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd
> prefer to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

I drive aggressive both on and off-road. Think rally style racing.
The aftermarket didn't provide enough stiffness for my tastes. Then
again I run Edelbrock IAS shocks.

Had some deathwobble and a local alignment shop (one that I trust
very much) told me to go back to OEM. I did and the problem went
away. Stuck with OEM ever since.

--
DougW

Re: Anyone using an aftermarket steering stabilizer on a ZJ?
 

Lon wrote:

> Thanks guys...
> I would be interested in what kinda problems Doug had with another
> aftermarket unit... I don't mind, in fact I prefer a rather stiff
> steering and suspension, and the dollar difference between the two is
> trivial... as is just replacing the thing while having the front
> suspension refurbished.
> I don't have the death wobble yet, but every now and then on a rough
> stretch of road it has begun a bit of a Kevorkian Jiggle and I'd
> prefer to fix it before it does begin to get worse.

I drive aggressive both on and off-road. Think rally style racing.
The aftermarket didn't provide enough stiffness for my tastes. Then
again I run Edelbrock IAS shocks.

Had some deathwobble and a local alignment shop (one that I trust
very much) told me to go back to OEM. I did and the problem went
away. Stuck with OEM ever since.

--
DougW