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Old 10-28-2007, 10:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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'96 F-250 front stabilizer bar.

The truck in my sig dosent have a stabilizer bar.However i happen to have a complete front end from a '97 F-350 dually which has a stabilizer bar.Has anyone done this?What difference did it make?Whas it worth it or should i not bother? Thanks in advance , any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: '96 F-250 front stabilizer bar.

I have never had one on my truck, and have never been in a situation where I wish I had one. Do a lot of towing too.

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Re: '96 F-250 front stabilizer bar.

After buying a slide in camper I thought I would install a swaybar to help it out. I had no issues but with sway but i'm sure the air bags help a lot.
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Re: '96 F-250 front stabilizer bar.

It won't hurt anything, if it is a bolt on why not try it. Remember he's 2wd. Just remember there needs to be a balance, should have a rear one too....
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Re: '96 F-250 front stabilizer bar.

thanks for the input.
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