Independent4x Steering stabilizer - anyone install this yet?

[eternal21]

I am seriously thinking about going with the HD torsion bars though to decrease bounce and dive.

+1, I've been eying those as well. We'll see how the maintenance works out first. Right now, I'm getting ready for some grinding....

[bartmanS4]

WooHoo! Give me a shout if you need any pointers. You're gonna love the 5 spd!!!
Scott

[eternal21]

WooHoo! Give me a shout if you need any pointers. You're gonna love the 5 spd!!!
Scott

Just spent $30 for a zero offset 17mm wrench to remove the torque converter from the flywheel. Fun times for a one use item *smh*

[vxfocus]

got it installed yesterday after work,took about 25 minutes.didnt have to raise it up just laid under it
here it is installed

what a difference!!
i always hated the way my steering felt loose.even after replacing the inner and outer tie rod ends and adjusting the free travel of the steering wheel it still felt loose and all over the place when hitting bumps.
so for 90 bucks and 25 minutes of work i am very pleased with the tighter feeling it gave the steering system

[eternal21]

Excellent to hear

[eternal21]

Finally got around to installing this today. As VXFOCUS mentioned, no need to lift the truck....I take that back....those with stock ride height might have to lift the truck, but I have a big wheel/tire combo and torsion bar crank, so I was able to use a creeper.

My steering has always felt sloppy since the lift. Tires have a tendency to slightly track, and the shuddering over bumps and road irregularities always produced bump steer; the worse the road, the worse the bump steer. These problems were exacerbated by the fact that I recently installed a winch and a 60ish lb winch mount. With the installation of this kit, these problems have been eliminated. I took it on a 120 mile drive after installation, and it was a night and day difference. Not to say I *didn't* enjoy driving my truck before, but I enjoy it a *lot* more since its wandering ways have been corralled. In my book, it was money well spent.

For those worried about it catching on something, the oil pan sits lower than the assembly, so you should be all clear.

I'll get some pics in some good lighting in the morning.

[eternal21]

Installed:

[vt_maverick]

Hmm... makes me wonder if it would fit behind the Kilby front plate...

[eternal21]

What does it screw into? Pics?

[JoFotoz]

Nice...

Looks really good, so I took a look under the ORW to get an idea of clearance...

..... and I think its just fine, it does kind of 'tuck up' in there.

Worth a try, and easy to remove for Off roading if needs be.

Thanks for the pic

Jo

[JoFotoz]

Just fitted mine....

Easy job ... maybe 20 mins or so.

Steering seems lighter... maybe just smoother.

Tucked up nicely out of (most!!) harms way

Moab will be the real test

jo

[eternal21]

JMoab will be the real test

How'd it go?

[JoFotoz]

No issues at all..

How'd it go?

...however, I did more sand/fast dirt road this year , rather than rock...
...so it didnt get subject to the usual intense rock attacks!

To be honest, I didnt feel much - if any difference...
...and dont feel a difference on normal road driving.


Jo

[vxcp]

I installed the indy4x stabilizer and HD tie rods a few weeks ago. Seems that the stabilizer and HD tie rods have helped considerably with bump steer issues I was having.

Edit: Felt that was the case initially. After further use I'd say the stabilizer still leaves me wanting.