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SFVdave's avatar
SFVdave
Explorer
Oct 29, 2015

Bilstein Steering stabilizer

Had an alignment on my 2016 Forester Ford E450 and the shop recommended getting a different steering stabilizer. Has anyone seen a difference in handling with the Bilstein? I eventually want to change the shocks to Bilsteins also. I had them on my Winnebago and saw an immediate difference in handling. But never changed the stabilizer as I installed a Steersafe. I removed the Steersafe from my Winnebago prior to selling it and believe it fits the Forester.
I know there are other products out there by Roadmaster and Safe-T besides the Steersafe. But for now, I'm asking about the Bilstein stabilizer.
Class C
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Oct 31, 2015
    Thanks! It looks like it's larger diameter then Ford and Monroe. But it still uses the OEM mounting brackets, right?

    Which end of the BOOT did Bilstein tell you to take the ZipTie off of?
  • SFVdave's avatar
    SFVdave
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2015
    It is a larger bore and uses the OEM brackets. The tie strap was on the cylinder not the rod.
    Here's a photo of the two.
    Stabilizers
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Oct 31, 2015
    Looks like taking the ZipTie off the cylinder end let's the boot slide while still protecting the rod.

    Next damper I need, think I'll try Bilstein.

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