Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
I got mine from Your Parts Search Returned 1 Part(s). Plus, I got free shipping (I did buy two pieces), only took a couple of days by UPS ground.
For some reason it didn't put the name in the link, it's supposed to say "AutohausAZ.com", but the link does work and takes you directly to the part's page.
For some reason it didn't put the name in the link, it's supposed to say "AutohausAZ.com", but the link does work and takes you directly to the part's page.
Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
My friends, the steering damper is one of the best replacement investments you can make. Dealers list this part at $651.00, and more if you pay state tax. There are a number of venues selling them from $19.90 + shipping to $31.00 free shipping. I bought 2 from Amazon and they were $27.40 each, no tax and free shipping. The stamped information on the casing showed all 4 (2 new and 2 old) to be made at the same plant in Koblenz Germany, mostly by Stabilius.
Replacement is simple if you raise the car enough to get under it (use jack stands) and turn the steering wheel to the left enough for the bolt to clear the pitman arm. A 16mm socket and box wrench are all you need, EXCEPT NO ONE HAS MENTIONED BUY A SMALL BOTTLE OF PERMATEX THREADLOCKER BLUE for re-installing the nut and bolt.
Check your old damper by pulling it out and pushing it back and you will probably get a "bubbly feeling. You also will probably see evidence of hydraulic fluid leaking. I believe the torque is 29 ft #, but the threadlocker is important as long as you get it tight.
John P
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Replacement is simple if you raise the car enough to get under it (use jack stands) and turn the steering wheel to the left enough for the bolt to clear the pitman arm. A 16mm socket and box wrench are all you need, EXCEPT NO ONE HAS MENTIONED BUY A SMALL BOTTLE OF PERMATEX THREADLOCKER BLUE for re-installing the nut and bolt.
Check your old damper by pulling it out and pushing it back and you will probably get a "bubbly feeling. You also will probably see evidence of hydraulic fluid leaking. I believe the torque is 29 ft #, but the threadlocker is important as long as you get it tight.
John P
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Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
Originally Posted by tom2112
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but after replacing mine (about 17k miles) I couldn't tell much difference. In fact, it feels looser to me now than it was before. I'm tempted to put the old one back on.
Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
I just installed one from Autohaus AZ yesterday, I don't know if if made any difference or not yet. the old one was firm yet but had an oily film with dirt covering the whole thing. The appearence of the new one was identicle to the old one but had a different part # printed on it. The new one was a Stabilus brand though. 46,000 miles on it.
Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
Originally Posted by Larry Hitze
I just installed one from Autohaus AZ yesterday, I don't know if if made any difference or not yet. the old one was firm yet but had an oily film with dirt covering the whole thing. The appearence of the new one was identicle to the old one but had a different part # printed on it. The new one was a Stabilus brand though. 46,000 miles on it.
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Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
Order it from Amazon.com Items over $25 ship free. It' $28.40 +/-. All are made in same plant in Germany. Be sure to get a bottle of Blue Locktite before you start.
Take old one and pull ends apart and push back together several times. You will probably feel distinct play in the shock. Push ends together and let sit for several days. Bet when you pick it up and pull ends apart you will see hydraulic fluid.
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Take old one and pull ends apart and push back together several times. You will probably feel distinct play in the shock. Push ends together and let sit for several days. Bet when you pick it up and pull ends apart you will see hydraulic fluid.
John P
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Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
Originally Posted by shapeshifter309
How good is the quality of the one you purchased? The price with shipping is almost exactly the same as JoeTLC's.
Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
Originally Posted by Larry Hitze
If it is any different from the OEM one I couldn't tell it. AutohausAZ had fairly fast shipping. I think it was 5 days from when I ordered it including the weekend.
Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
does the SRT6 have this part installed i know they modified the suspension and handling system... my car seems to have tight steering but it is kinda hard on bumps in the road.. i dont know any better as i just bought it 3 weeks ago...
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Originally Posted by G-Freak
does the SRT6 have this part installed i know they modified the suspension and handling system... my car seems to have tight steering but it is kinda hard on bumps in the road.. i dont know any better as i just bought it 3 weeks ago...
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Re: Replace your Steering Stabilizer, you'll be surprised.
And be sure "NOT" to get the part at the Chrysler dealer! They will soak you! Go here:
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