Independent4x Steering stabilizer - anyone install this yet?

[eternal21]

Seems like a problem that some of us have. I'm interested in knowing if anyone has tried one, and if so, do you have any feedback?

http://www.independent4x.com/Isuzu-S...zer_p_299.html

"This steering stabilizer is specifically engineered to improve handling characteristics and reduce wheel vibration, which leads to suspension component fatigue and failure.

Available in a single shock configuration for Isuzu trucks, this stabilizing system is designed to help reduce bump steer problems caused by over sized tires and rough roads. The twin tube hydraulic performance shock reduces aeration and fluid foaming with 10 stage velocity sensitive valving. An internal bump stop eliminates damage caused by over extension. The shock has a 1 3/8" nylon banded piston and a 5/8" chrome hardened piston rod.

Fits all Isuzu years with a steering box....does not work on Rack and Pinion steering trucks ('98+ Rodeo, Amigo, Rodeo Sport, Axiom)

APPLICATIONS:

85-95 Pickup & Amigo
89-97 Rodeo & Passport
84-2002 Trooper, VX"

TIA

[Riff Raff]

Nope, we are all waiting for YOU to be the first!!! Please keep us posted after you install it.

[whitebreadx]

Its really just meant for solid front axle

[tom4bren]

Its really just meant for solid front axle

Mebbe but may help with bump steer ... & can't hurt.

[evillecutter]

personally i think the vx handles great but if it doesnt help you can always bake a pie with the rolling pin

[JAMAS]

Its pretty inexpensive to try. I will be anxious to hear your results.

[BigSwede]

Can't imagine why you would need it, I've been driving the same steering/suspension as you guys, with 35" tires, for years, never had an issue with bump steer. Maybe the longer wheelbase helps.

[eternal21]

My bump steering is pretty atrocious, but I also need to replace the shocks and ball joints.

I'll give all of this a whack first to see if it resolves the issue, and if not, this will be my next step.

[Triathlete]

If your bj's are bad that will sefinately cause it. While in there also check wheel bearings and upper/lower control arm bushings.

[bartmanS4]

If your bj's are bad that will definitely cause it.

Never encountered such a thing as a bad BJ. Some are just better than others. If your BJ's are bad just keep practicing.

[eternal21]

Never encountered such a thing as a bad BJ. Some are just better than others. Triathlete, if your BJ's are bad just keep practicing.

Fixed that for you, as I never mentioned anything but ball joints

[Mile High VX]

My bump steering is pretty atrocious,

On washboard dirt roads I have to drive so slow to keep from bouncing all over the place.

How does this help and where would it be mounted on the VX?

[bartmanS4]

On washboard dirt roads I have to drive so slow to keep from bouncing all over the place.

How does this help and where would it be mounted on the VX?

When you say bouncing all over are you talk about up and down? Or kind of getting jerked side to side? If it's side to side a stabilizer may help but I think what others are getting at is it may be putting a band-aid on to cover up a problem elsewhere. Since it's reasonably cheap and easy to install that's not necessarily a bad thing.

There was a picture on the planet that kind of gives you an idea of where it mounts.

[Triathlete]

Bouncing around on dirt roads is more a result of the short wheelbase.
That stabalizer is a nice rock anchor.

[bartmanS4]

Bouncing around on dirt roads is more a result of the short wheelbase.
That stabilizer is a nice rock anchor.

Yeah, I don't think it would survive long under my VX, as others can attest I'm not the most gentle off-roader.

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