Steering Stabilizer

[BroncOh]

That’s part of the reason I went with PMF so I could use the upgraded clamp for their bar.
Looks like for the apex you have to use an oem style shock or go with dual steering stabilizers.

Post above yours (#19) of something I found on YouTube.

 

[Mguilbault]

Post above yours (#19) of something I found on YouTube.

Id give that a try. The ats, unless you have something crazy with a lift, virtually eliminates the need for the dual steering stabilizer.

 

[N_Collins]

Coming from a 24 Raptor I kind of miss the steering feel, aside from the obvious handling differences.
Is it possible adding a steering stabilizer will give me a firmer more positive feel to the steering?
Will the Tremor accept a steering stabilizer without modification?
Is there a better kit out there?

Marc

I miss the integrated buttons on the Raptor for steering, shocks, and exhaust. At minimum I wish the steering was an option on the F-250.

 

[BroncOh]

Id give that a try. The ats, unless you have something crazy with a lift, virtually eliminates the need for the dual steering stabilizer.

Yeah, I feel like my Bilstein 5100 stabilizer in the factory position isn't enough for the 37s. I think it's getting cooked by the engine heat too lol.

 

[Chunkee]

Yeah, I feel like my Bilstein 5100 stabilizer in the factory position isn't enough for the 37s. I think it's getting cooked by the engine heat too lol.

I have the Bilstein I purchased as I am not happy with the dual from RC. I have the readylift leveling kit. I want to switch out the RC for the bilstein. Or is it recommended to use the Fox and some kind of bracket?

 

[Fozzy]

King does make a good stabilizer, as does Carli and some others. But Fox is the only one that gives a "push/pull" resistance. King, Carli and the others only push one way, thus requiring two, in opposite directions, to provide proper stabization. For just a replacement of the stock stabilizer, Fix is by far the best answer. FWIW, I have had the Fox in the past, and now have Carli upper and lower. So, I know the difference. Fox is really the best choice for the OP.

Since you have had both. What setup is actually better? I can't see the Fox ATS outperforming a twin shock setup on surface area alone, then the limited oil for heat. Carli has adjustability with nitrogen and CJC says most are fine with just their upper at the same price. Lower can be added later when you save up or sell a kidney.

 

[thatdood]

I don’t have anything to compare to but I’ve been happy with the Carli upper/lower backcountry stabilizers

 

[Alpoba]

I don’t have anything to compare to but I’ve been happy with the Carli upper/lower backcountry stabilizers

They are not the same as backcountry shocks (icon) they are made by another company called eibach i think Dan explained it here a while back.

I would not get carli upper and lower again for multiple reasons. And with at3 37s on stock rims i feel oem unit does just fine with them. The feel is good, it has enough juice to handle 71lbs toyos. But i might give fox ats a try, curious about tightening the steering feel with a knob.

 

[thatdood]

They are not the same as backcountry shocks (icon) they are made by another company called eibach i think Dan explained it here a while back.

I would not get carli upper and lower again for multiple reasons. And with at3 37s on stock rims i feel oem unit does just fine with them. The feel is good, it has enough juice to handle 71lbs toyos. But i might give fox ats a try, curious about tightening the steering feel with a knob.

Makes sense, guess I just assumed it was specific to Backcountry since that was the components / kit that was used.

 

[soulezoo]

Since you have had both. What setup is actually better? I can't see the Fox ATS outperforming a twin shock setup on surface area alone, then the limited oil for heat. Carli has adjustability with nitrogen and CJC says most are fine with just their upper at the same price. Lower can be added later when you save up or sell a kidney.

Objectively speaking, if only using one, the Fox ATS without question. It does very well. However, on larger and heavier tires, it does start to lose some effectiveness. That said, you'd be surprised at how much better the Fox is over stock. If going to big 37" Nittos for instance, then I would go the two shock set up. The one big advantage to the two shocks is that if you have any inherent pull to one side (like those big tires have a tendency to do, especially after some wear), then those stabilizers can be adjusted unevenly to offset that pull. Likewise, if you only use one Carli (or King or another brand) it's going to push in one direction and maybe actually introduce a "pull to one side" effect in your steering.

 

[Fouts]

Added the ATS yesterday and gave it a spin today. Definitely more feel, firmed things up some. Need to try the different settings.

Marc

 

[kylant]

is there a good stock replacement similar to the Fox one avaialble? I bought the Fox, but the mounting pin, bolt was so close to the lower radiator hose there was a good chance it would have rubbed it. so i pulled it. the pin was pretty tall

i am running a Carli lower. don't have a pull

 

[HeavyAssault]

Single stabilizers will not "push" as their designed to dampen in either direction. Dual stabilizer setups (opposing each other) can have a "pressurized" side of the body chamber.