Adding a "Steering Stabilizer Kit" to a restored '67 F250.

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Adding a "Steering Stabilizer Kit" to a restored '67 F250.

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I am having installed new steering controls (center link,inner tie rod,adjusting sleeve, drag link, pitman arm, etc.) on my 1967
Ford F250, Ranger Camper Special that I've own for 38 years. My question is: Would adding a "Steering Stabilizer Kit" be of any
appreciable advantage to the vehicle's handling? I am somewhat concerned that the Stabilizer Shock Absorber would be easily
seen when viewed from the front. In all other respects, I've tried to maintain the original equipment and appearance of the truck to
include the interior, exterior, engine (352 V8), trans (Cruise-O-Matic), etc. The F250 has been well received at local/county car
shows, winning many awards in the "original/stock" division.
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Re: Adding a "Steering Stabilizer Kit" to a restored '67 F250.

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No need for it on an otherwise stock truck.
What it is for is if larger wheels/tires are used it helps prevent oscillations in in the steering gear.
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Re: Adding a "Steering Stabilizer Kit" to a restored '67 F250.

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Yes, it'll help keep the truck from wandering in the lane and needing constant steering inputs. I put one on my 64k mile F-350 chassis and it helped immensely. It was actually a little tight at first but has worn in nicely.

Now if I could only get my Chinese sourced power steering box to do the same...
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