[Eli]

My 06 f-250 shortbox is a little scary at freeway speeds. Potholes, overpass joints and such will cause the steering to feel like it breaks loose for a moment and feels like the back end almost starts to swap around. I tried disconnecting the steering stabilizer as per one recommendation, but have even a little more input to the wheel. There is no bump steer that I can tell...I am going to call it jolt steer. Bumps don't bother the steering, but holes and jolt make it "break loose"....any ideas? Thanks!

Eli

 

[sarnott140]

I had the same problem....installed a dual steering stabalizer and cured the problem totally

 

[Eli]

Did the stabilizers mount to the frame like the stock one, or was it a kit that mounts to the axle?

 

[caryt]

Who the #*# told you to disconnect the SS, these trucks need them and should have dual kits. You can also add Castor plugs to get a couple more * which will help as they are marginal as the come from the factory.

 

[sarnott140]

Did the stabilizers mount to the frame like the stock one, or was it a kit that mounts to the axle?

they mounted on the axle to the tierod, almost gauranteed this will fix it. I just left my old one on but it doesn't matter if its on or off if you got duals on, the stocker's a piece of trash.

 

[Eli]

Do you remember the brand....thanks for the help.

 

[blizzardwarrior7]

Yes these trucks definitely need dual Steering Stabs. from the factory, not to mention once they are lifted. My truck had the same problem, and dual SS fixed it. Most any brand should do.

 

[sarnott140]

Yes these trucks definitely need dual Steering Stabs. from the factory, not to mention once they are lifted. My truck had the same problem, and dual SS fixed it. Most any brand should do.

Yep, I agree, I got Skyjacker, and it made a world of difference, but like you say, probly any brand will make a noticeable difference

 

[Eli]

I looks like the skyjacker is for a minimum of 4" lift...what about a non-lifted application?

 

[andrewbalser]

Not saying that a dual stabilizer wouldn't help, but I know there are plenty of us out here with stock setups, w/o dual stabs doing just fine. I would have the alignment checked. I think a routine alignment on any vehicle is a general rule of thumb after about 30k miles. Even if it turns out to be just a check up... it's post-break-in, can only help you with vehicle handling, extend tire and other susp part life. Of course, that's just my own opinion. Your symptom sounds like it would be caster-related if it is do with the alignment.

What type of tires are on the truck and what pressure are you running in them. As far as the rear end breaking loose, an empty truck, with fully inflated tires would exhibit this sympton as well. On my old tires I would only run the recommended 80 psi in my rear tires if I was planning on loading it down heavy. Otherwise, I ran 55-60 psi in both front and rear.