Steering stabilizer

[spindrift]

CHP...thanks for lettin' me know about the worm. I'm assuming engine needs to be running to make this adjustment....?

A small part if it may be that some drivers do not notice it as much as some others.

Maybe it's the difference between those that tow and those that don't. I wouldn't be too concerned if I wasn't towing. Put a '34 long, 10,000 TT behind my Excursion and I've got problems. And no, this isn't my first time towing.

Almost makes me want to go out and buy a HA.-popcorn

 

[PSD POWER007]

Trust me, the Hellwig rear sway kit cured 90% of the problem on my X. I had the same problems you are describing. Best $150 you'll ever spend on your X.

 

[spindrift]

CHP...thanks for lettin' me know about the worm. I'm assuming engine needs to be running to make this adjustment....?

Anyone care to weigh in?

 

[Wawuzat]

Weigh in? OK, with this ...
http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/fordexcursions/articles/article_1/index.php

 

[ZBeeble]

Now that I think about it, I believe the 2004 came with the rear stabilizer if you selected the tow package (at least herre in Canada).

 

[PSD POWER007]

That makes sense. You are probably dead on.

Now that I think about it, I believe the 2004 came with the rear stabilizer if you selected the tow package (at least herre in Canada).

 

[spindrift]

WZ...Weighing in didn't mean a reference to your r-rods.

Should the engine be running to properly adjust the worm gear on the steering box?

 

[tfalk]

Now that I think about it, I believe the 2004 came with the rear stabilizer if you selected the tow package (at least herre in Canada).

Can't say about the 04's, my 2005 had the tow package and I it came with the rear bar. I swapped the 24mm for an F350 30mm, bolted right in, didn't notice any difference....

 

[Wawuzat]

I think he's on the right track, in that I believe the problem with the newer trucks may be more in the front end than the rear-steer that the pre-04 models exhibit. The radius rods have too good of a reputation to not work, yet I noticed no change in the handling of my 05 when I installed them. Based on that, I have to conclude the problem was not coming from the rear.

Don't forget that if you have a 4WD model, the front end can also suffer from axle wrap. Landyot said he doesn't offer any radius-rods for the front, but would like to develop a set if he had the time.

 

[CHPMustang]

Don't forget that if you have a 4WD model, the front end can also suffer from axle wrap. Landyot said he doesn't offer any radius-rods for the front, but would like to develop a set if he had the time.

If they become available Beta tester here