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Title: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: 95yj0645 on January 14, 2011, 12:36:15 PM

I have manual steering and you can feel the wheel shake when going higher speeds example 65-70.  All of my joints and bearings are good on the entire jeep .. I think its just because its manual steering.. I have onw stabilizer shock on it now will adding a second help me out ? also I have a 2.5" lift do I need a drop pitman arm ?? If so how much drop do I need

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: neale_rs on January 14, 2011, 12:38:46 PM

I don't think just being manual is the problem.  It must be something else, wheel balance, alignment, etc.

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Jeffy on January 14, 2011, 12:42:22 PM

All the steering dampener will do is mask the underlying problem.  If you feel a vibration it could be in the tires.  If you have a locker it could be from the front driveshaft as well.

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: 95yj0645 on January 14, 2011, 12:52:17 PM

I dont have a locker .. and the tire shimmy is in 2wd when the front shaft isnt spinning, Im looking at the skyjacker kit or the trailmaster kit.  I like my manual steering for simplicity purposes I just want it to be smoother and easier to turn, will that kit help? also I plan on getting my tires rotated and balanced

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Jeffy on January 14, 2011, 01:02:25 PM

No lift kit is going to make the steering smoother.  If you want easier to turn stick with smaller tires or else go with PS.

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Torch_Ind on January 14, 2011, 01:59:23 PM

I run power steering on my yj it's very basic. pump and 2 lines. it would be a huge deal to convert.

you will want it when you go bigger tires and lift for sure..

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Jeffy on January 14, 2011, 03:03:24 PM

Quote from: Torch_Ind on January 14, 2011, 01:59:23 PM

I run power steering on my yj it's very basic. pump and 2 lines. it would be a huge deal to convert.

you will want it when you go bigger tires and lift for sure..

I think that's supposed to say, 'it wouldn't be a huge deal..."

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Torch_Ind on January 14, 2011, 04:46:50 PM

Quote from: Jeffy on January 14, 2011, 03:03:24 PM

I think that's supposed to say, 'it wouldn't be a huge deal..."

thanks Jeffy lol ya thats what it's suppose to be. I think I got interrupted in the middle of that post to be honest lol

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: sharpxmen on January 14, 2011, 04:47:44 PM

Quote from: Torch_Ind on January 14, 2011, 04:46:50 PM

thanks Jeffy lol ya thats what it's suppose to be. I think I got interrupted in the middle of that post to be honest lol

this is worse than my fuel/oil mixup  :wall:

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: FourbangerYJ on January 14, 2011, 11:06:14 PM

Balancing the tires should help if that is the problem. If your tires are cupped from lack of rotation that will also cause vibes.

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: 95yj0645 on January 14, 2011, 11:40:16 PM

all good places to start .. so a dual stabilizer is pointless?

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Dylan on January 15, 2011, 05:22:01 AM

Quote from: 95yj0645 on January 14, 2011, 11:40:16 PM

all good places to start .. so a dual stabilizer is pointless?

Does throwing a second diaper on a kid who stuffed their shorts make sense?   :crap:

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Torch_Ind on January 15, 2011, 08:35:24 AM

Quote from: sharpxmen on January 14, 2011, 04:47:44 PM

this is worse than my fuel/oil mixup  :wall:

mahahaha ya we all do it once and a while lol

I didn't take it to heart sharp more was a good laugh lol

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: Torch_Ind on January 15, 2011, 08:37:34 AM

Quote from: 95yj0645 on January 14, 2011, 11:40:16 PM

all good places to start .. so a dual stabilizer is pointless?

ya. if anything just get a heavy duty one but only need one

probably won't fix your problem though. you should be able to run without it without vibrations it only helps with bump steer. it slows the steering if you hit something it dampens it.

Title: Re: I have MANUAL steering , will adding a second stabilizer help?
Post by: 95yj0645 on January 19, 2011, 06:33:51 PM

Rotated tires .. Rides smooth as glass now ..took it up to 70 mph no more shimmy