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Steering Stabilizer Mount Problems

csangster

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Jan 2, 2004
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I have a 1970 bronco. Originally had a Dana 30, replaced it with a Dana 44 out of a 76.

Swapped the steering stabilizer off of the 76 drag-link onto the 70 drag-link.

I have broken my mount to the frame two times now.

Things I want to know:

1) Are the steering stabilizers in 70 and 76 the same length? (I threw my old one away)

2) Is there a setup procedure that requires adjusting the end on the drag-link?

3) Is there a re-inforced bracket on the 76 that wasn't on the 70?

Please advise,

Thanks,
Chris
 

broncnaz

Bronco Guru
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May 22, 2003
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They are both the same P/N's you may want to check out the travel of the stabilizer when installed your frame mount may be in the wrong place causing the stabilizer to be to short or to long and breaking the fram bracket. you will also want to make sure the stabilizer is not damaged and the piston moves in and out its travel with out binding.
Some lift kits that dont require the use of drop brackets or drop pitman arms can cause some problems with the stabilizer so travel should be verified after installtion of the lift if you have a lift.
 
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csangster

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Steering Stabilizer

broncnaz said:
They are both the same P/N's you may want to check out the travel of the stabilizer when installed your frame mount may be in the wrong place causing the stabilizer to be to short or to long and breaking the fram bracket. you will also want to make sure the stabilizer is not damaged and the piston moves in and out its travel with out binding.
Some lift kits that dont require the use of drop brackets or drop pitman arms can cause some problems with the stabilizer so travel should be verified after installtion of the lift if you have a lift.

Broncnaz,

I've had the lift on for almost two years without any problems. The frame mount is in the stock location and has never been changed (it is the through frame bolted mount).

I'll verify the stabilizer performance when I get home. It very well might be binding up.

Thanks,
Chris.
 

pahoughton

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Jul 31, 2004
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Colorado Springs, CO
I recommend putting the axle on jack stands, pull the stabilizer off and turn the wheels lock to lock. You should be able to verify the stabilizer length by hand about both left and right lock positions. If it is to short or to long, measure the length at each lock and order one that meets the range you have.
 
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