Skyjacker 7219 Dual Stab Kit W/Red Boots

by Skyjacker

Product Features

• DUAL STAB KIT W/RED BOOTS

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 8 x 1 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000K0V36A
• Item model number: 7219
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,301 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #75 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Steering System > Power Steering > Damper & Steering Stabilizers

Product Description

DUAL STAB KIT W/RED BOOTS

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Firms up steering with large tires, April 20, 2011

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This review is from: Skyjacker 7219 Dual Stab Kit W/Red Boots (Misc.)

This kit comes with 2 steering stabilizers (shocks). The first one replaces the factory stabilizer. The second one clamps onto the track bar and tie rod with U bolts.

It did not quite fit my 2005 TJ. The hardware to attach the first stabilizer to the steering assembly didn't fit. The bolt was too thick. I got a grade 8 1/2-13 3.5" bolt from Lowes to replace it. You will also need a metal sleeve to fit inside of the bushing. They only included one sleeve in the kit (for the other end), but I had one from my old stabilizer. 3.5" is actually quite long for the bolt, and you can probably use a 3" if you want a shorter bolt.

For securing the other end of the stabilizer to the frame bracket I used a 1/2-13 2.5" bolt. The bushings gave that end a very tight fit. I had to slightly bend the bracket out to get it in there.

The second stabilizer was easy to install. Just mount the brackets with the U bolts and basically make it look like the picture. This shock has a OAL of 17" closed and 25" extended. You want to make sure that when you tighten the U bolts in place, the shock is exactly 21" long. The will give you the most amount of travel left and right.

Since these shocks will stiffen your steering up, don't turn the steering wheel when you're not moving. You don't want to overwork your power steering. I noticed a big improvement in the stability of my steering. Any little bump used to make my steering wheel jerk to the side. Now it is more stable. I recommend these if you have 35" or larger tires. It's probably overkill for 33" and smaller.

This review sounds long, but actually it only took me about an hour to install.