Hey guys, I can't find a steering stabilizer. I purchase one for my 68 442 many cars ago. The old JC Whitney use to carry them. Remember that store???

 

You mean something like this ? https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/c...rolet-chevelle

 

There are universal units similar to that for Jeeps and other off-road vehicles.


My question is why do you want one / think you need one?

 

I run two steering dampers on my 2003 Ford F250 because I have significantly larger oversized tires.

 

Yep, my Jeep has one as well due to the much larger than OEM tires.

 

I was pleasantly surprised with the dampening of the steering after installing the dampers. Really makes a pronounced difference in stability.

 

If you have power steering, the stabilizer is a waste of money. Crank in as much caster as you can. That will provide "stability" and improved road feel.

 

My comments (above) weren't suggesting any stabilizer/damper would yield any benefit to a 68 4-4-2 and I completely agree with you. My comments were just that - comments pertaining to my 2003 F250 diesel beast. (Just to be clear)

 

I bet Norm rolls coal!

 

No John. Nothing tricked out on the truck to roll coal. Just enough modifications to maintain performance and keep a 20 year old beast running.

 

Meaning? Let's say 5 degrees positive is the spec., so we want more positive or negative. Are you saying going outside of the specs. Please exsplain???.

 

The spec is about zero, which is the problem. This was done to minimize steering force, since manual steering was still an option. Kick the upper ball joint as far rearward as the available adjustment will allow. Modern cars run 4-7 deg caster, which is one of the primary differences in steering feel. If you can get more than 2 deg before hitting the limit of the available adjustment, you'll be doing great. I couldn't even get that much out of my 67 Delta, unfortunately.

 

That's it Thank You.

 

Ok I hear what you're saying and Thanks