Steering stabilizers? dumb question :(

stevens · Dec 8, 2016

hey guyes, possibly a stupid question

my 2015 ram sport 1500 with a 6" zone suspention lift rolling on 37's.... it has sway bars front and rear.... is it possible to get steering stabilizers in this setup as well? is that a thing for 1500? or just 2500+? they can provide so much for the ride and control...

i feel like i got alot of body roll and slight minimal control, i feel like i need to stiffen it up. More dampen.....dont hate on me! i hope this all makes sense.

DavidN · Dec 8, 2016

A steering stabilzer won't help with body roll.
Upgrading the sway bar(s) will help though.
I have Hellwig sway bars front & rear and the difference is - wow!

stevens · Dec 8, 2016

i know it wont help body roll, is it possible to get them ? like will they work on a 1500? not sure. & i e-mailed hellwig and they only said they only can offer bars for the rear not front..

Metalizer · Dec 8, 2016

With the 1500 using a rack and pinion rather than a steering box I don't believe you can add one.

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smoothee · Dec 8, 2016

stevens said:
i know it wont help body roll, is it possible to get them ? like will they work on a 1500? not sure. & i e-mailed hellwig and they only said they only can offer bars for the rear not front..

You CAN get them (although I don't see them listed for 13+), but as Metalizer said, they'd be pretty much for looks on a 1500.

On the 4x4's, the stock front sway bars are pretty stout as is. The rear is a different story.

stevens · Dec 8, 2016

really eh....hmmmm can anyone supply me with a link to swaybars? i currently got one upfront and rear...i think they are from the zone suspension... it just feels like when i hit a groove in the road or a bump the truck feels like its going around massive hill and it just body rolls ...i dont know its so hard to explain...steering has slight play....mostly feels like minimal control on the road. i dont feel attached.

bang0062 · Dec 8, 2016

I have never been able to find one for the 1500's and I do not believe it would work with that steering system as mentioned above. I do recommend Hellwig rear sway bar, huge improvement!

stevens · Dec 8, 2016

bang0062 said:
I have never been able to find one for the 1500's and I do not believe it would work with that steering system as mentioned above. I do recommend Hellwig rear sway bar, huge improvement!

are they that good? like i said i already got one in the rear? if i upgade that will i notice much?...? and can someone get me a link price? im in canada and i cannot find nothing.

Dantheman · Dec 8, 2016

BDS makes a dual steering stabilizer for our trucks but it uses holes on their front crossmember. If zone has the same holes you can probably use them.

stevens · Dec 8, 2016

yeah okay, i just dont know why it feels like this? its just bad...when i drive with decent winds i can feel the truck just constantly tilting. hitting a bump and my steering wheel just goes nuts lol and i just feel the tires wobble around it..like i said its hard to explain....i duno what els to do to improve it and make it sturdy and strong while driving like i got control not the truck just wondering.

Bluesmoke91 · Dec 8, 2016

With tires that size you tend to lose the "connection" with the road. The body roll is probably due to your height, the higher the truck, typically the more you'll feel body roll. Check your tie rod ends if you're experiencing bump steer.

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brandonjansen · Dec 8, 2016

Steering stabilizers aren't going to do anything on a 1500 with rack and pinion steering. If you're having bump steer issues there's another problem. I'd be checking over the steering system (tie rods and rack and pinion) to make sure they aren't worn out. Make sure everything was installed correctly when the lift was done and was tightened up to the proper torque spec. Anything loose will obviously create play.

DavidN · Dec 8, 2016

Just stumbled on this...

Dodge Ram Steering Gear Box Stabilizer

Don't know if something like this could solve your steering issue.

stevens · Dec 8, 2016

DavidN said:
Just stumbled on this...

Dodge Ram Steering Gear Box Stabilizer

Don't know if something like this could solve your steering issue.

yeah i see that, nothing to 1500's tho? only 2500.3500

deangtp · Dec 12, 2016

I have a 14' crew cab. 6" superlift and zone 1.5 body lift. I'm running 37/12.50/20 Mickey Thompson ATZ P3's. I had a bit of wondering with it too. I had a good alignment put on it and it drives straight and stable. The front sway bar is good on the 4X4. The rear can be upgraded with the hellwig. That's what I have. I also have heim jointed sway bar end links. The sway bar in the back helped a lot. I noticed most of the improvements going over expansion joints on the highway. Especially if there was a curve or odd surface with it. I still drive it like I stole it. There's definitely more body roll in it, but I'm like 9-10 inches higher. Bilsteins helped too. It never stops.

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