Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Steering Stabilisers

General Tech Talk

Moderators: toaddog, TWISTY, V8Patrol, Moderators

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 1119
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2002 4:24 pm
Location: Neither here nor there

Steering Stabilisers

Post by TuffRR »

What sort of steering stabilisers do people recommend? I'll be going to Wandin and hopefully pick up a good bargain.
Will i notice any difference between an expensive one or an average one?
Are the return to centre ones worthwhile getting?
Top
Posts: 3299
Joined: Fri Nov 08, 2002 8:28 am
Location: Sydney

Post by spazbot »

I got a rancho, i find it quite nice
www.overkill4x4.com
ph 94766137
Top
Posts: 25
Joined: Tue Feb 11, 2003 8:55 pm
Location: Drysdale vic

Contact:
Contact theshedguy

Re: Steering Stabilisers

Post by theshedguy »

TuffRR wrote:What sort of steering stabilisers do people recommend? I'll be going to Wandin and hopefully pick up a good bargain.
Will i notice any difference between an expensive one or an average one?
Are the return to centre ones worthwhile getting?


Speak to Mal Leslie @ SG Leslie and son on 9459 2859 tell him what type of steering, tyres rim offset, and he will make one for you.

But dont call if you are putting up front cost in front of value for money, or you will end up with what you deserve with a "bargain"
Darren
02 Prado 3.0TDI
240 Lightforce 60lt Engel
315's on order.Lift coming.

Mud is for powerslides and sliding down hills, much more fun than driving over landscaping materials at snails pace, and panel beating bills!
Top
Posts: 878
Joined: Tue Oct 22, 2002 9:53 am

Re: Steering Stabilisers

Post by M&M Custom Engineerin »

theshedguy wrote:
TuffRR wrote:What sort of steering stabilisers do people recommend? I'll be going to Wandin and hopefully pick up a good bargain.
Will i notice any difference between an expensive one or an average one?
Are the return to centre ones worthwhile getting?


Speak to Mal Leslie @ SG Leslie and son on 9459 2859 tell him what type of steering, tyres rim offset, and he will make one for you.

But dont call if you are putting up front cost in front of value for money, or you will end up with what you deserve with a "bargain"



So you live by the "if it is more expensive, it must be better!!" rule?
Top
Posts: 1732
Joined: Tue Feb 11, 2003 11:23 am
Location: Goulburn

Post by MY45 »

i've read a few reviews saying the the tuff dog stabiliser is good but they havent been long term tests. a mate of mine has a rancho stabiliser on his disco and never complains. :D
----HillBilly Engineering----
Top
Posts: 653
Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2003 1:06 pm
Location: Tasmania

RTC Stabalizer

Post by BUNDERA »

I have a Return to Center Steering Stabalizer fitted to my bundera. Easy to set up and fit and works great. I had a problem with the steering wheel not returning to the center and I fitted one of these and have never had a problem since.

Mine is made by 4-Way Suspension (located in sydney I think) and I got it for $150inc GST

Seems to dampen well...

Good Luck,
Regards,
Nick
Top
Posts: 65
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2002 7:45 pm
Location: Blackwater

Post by TOYrantula »

I got a Return to centre one also. Had the same problem of the wheel not coming back.
Works great and after almost a year is still working. Not as tight or stiff as when first got it...only due to spring settling in, but still comes back for me.

Plus it is kinda pretty :lol: well it is yellow...with a blue spring :D :finger:
Don't let you mind wander...it is too little to be out there by itself.
Top
Posts: 398
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2002 5:40 am
Location: near gosford,central coast, nsw

Post by cplux »

I havea return to centre tough dog one too, have had it for 6 years and it is awesome, used to get some serious torque steer with front lockright (if i gave it a bootfull) with RTC there is none. only prob i have had with mine is a little surface rust on the piston rod (only on the part that does not fully slide in on my setup)
Top
Posts: 2979
Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:03 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by robbie »

whats the cheapest known price of tough dog return to center these days?
Top
Posts: 1544
Joined: Tue Oct 22, 2002 8:37 am
Location: Performing booty fab in my Garage

Contact:
Contact Wooders

Post by Wooders »

steering stabalisers are overrated - IMHO get a weaker one than a beefy one that will only mask gawd knows what alignment problems....
I have a Rancho RS5000 - and I think it's too resistent - think I'll return to a stocker type next time....
Cheers [url=http://www.wooders.com.au]Wooders[/url]
Top
Posts: 1119
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2002 4:24 pm
Location: Neither here nor there

Post by TuffRR »

robbie wrote:whats the cheapest known price of tough dog return to center these days?


I got one at Wandin for $150. I think they are normally $170.
Top
Posts: 2979
Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:03 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by robbie »

150-170 sounds ok..

my steering doesn't return to center, thats why I need one :x
Top
Posts: 653
Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2003 1:06 pm
Location: Tasmania

Post by BUNDERA »

Hey Robbie, get the alighnment of the front wheels checked (what size are your tyres anyway?) and if that doesn't fix it then get a self centering steering stabalizer like I have done (completly fixxxed the same problem on my bundy)

Hey this is my 100 post...Yay.


Regards,
Nick
Top
Posts: 2979
Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:03 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by robbie »

aye nick

tyres are 31x10.5, wheel alignment seems ok tho..

When I get new tyres, I will check the alignment and put the RTC stabiliser I think.
Top
Posts: 1544
Joined: Tue Oct 22, 2002 8:37 am
Location: Performing booty fab in my Garage

Contact:
Contact Wooders

Post by Wooders »

Frig with 31"s she SHOULD be returning to centre without a Steering dampner....just my2¢...
Cheers [url=http://www.wooders.com.au]Wooders[/url]
Top
Posts: 11892
Joined: Tue Oct 22, 2002 9:53 am
Location: Melbourne

Contact:
Contact N*A*M

Post by N*A*M »

something isn't right if 31s can't stay straight on the road
Top
Posts: 2979
Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:03 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by robbie »

so is my return to center stabiliser rooted?
Top
User avatar
Surfection
Minion #1
Posts: 1151
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2002 8:18 pm
Location: Wollongong

Contact:
Contact Surfection

Post by Surfection »

Dude you just said you don't have a RTC dampner, and that you were gonna get one with your new tyres, so how could a non existant dampner be rooted :?:
Top
Posts: 2979
Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:03 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by robbie »

dont they come standard on the 4b?

i thought the aftermarket ones just changed over with whatever was already there - and its more heavy duty..

no idea
Top
Posts: 653
Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2003 1:06 pm
Location: Tasmania

Post by BUNDERA »

Well robbie i had the same problem, I check the alignment, steering box ect and nothing was out of kilter...(i am also running 31x10.5)

actually you should get your steering box checked, could be that.

Anyway I couldn't work it out so i fitted a self centering stab and fixed it all, I will never go back!!

mind you the spring on the stabalizer rubs slightly on a crossmember or something (cant remember exactly what...), (as the other nick would say) nothing a grinder wont fix!! (i just left it rubbing sorts itself out after a month or so)

If everything is ok just get one, you wont dissapointed. :D

nick
Top
Posts: 2979
Joined: Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:03 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by robbie »

hey nick

what can normally go wrong with the steering box?
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Tech”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests