Darens Steering Stabilizer
07-01-2007, 08:24 PM
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07-01-2007, 09:52 PM
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The DSS is a great unit for a few reasons. I suggest everyone get one eventually as it can save the gearbox pitman shaft from breakage(rare), keeps the output bushings from wearing, keeps the pitman seal from leaking when this bushing wear happens, and takes some slop out of the steering...
Also, these trucks are so heavy, the gearbox could use the help...
edit: I've also seen gearboxes that weeped a bit from the pitman shaft, and once the DSS was on it didn't weep anymore..
Also, these trucks are so heavy, the gearbox could use the help...
edit: I've also seen gearboxes that weeped a bit from the pitman shaft, and once the DSS was on it didn't weep anymore..
07-02-2007, 09:55 AM
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With Don Thuren recommending the DSS, I'm definitely convinced. I'm ordering one today, and with any luck, have it on by the beginning of next week. Thanks for all the input.
07-04-2007, 05:10 PM
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Hey Don, didn't know you were on here. Not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous of your weather conditions this time of year, over here by Fresno is a little toasty right now.
YES YES YES on the DSS, definitely necessary no matter what kind of driving you do. at the absolute minimum, if you don't care about road feel/steering reaction/driving characteristics, it'll save you from destroying the gearbox/sector shaft bushing/seal and having to replace gearboxes somewhat frequently when it starts leaking.
to me, it's worth doing just for the tighter steering feel. especially for mountain driving.
YES YES YES on the DSS, definitely necessary no matter what kind of driving you do. at the absolute minimum, if you don't care about road feel/steering reaction/driving characteristics, it'll save you from destroying the gearbox/sector shaft bushing/seal and having to replace gearboxes somewhat frequently when it starts leaking.
to me, it's worth doing just for the tighter steering feel. especially for mountain driving.
07-04-2007, 07:59 PM
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I installed an SSSSS on the '05 after I watched the stock unsupported sector shaft flexing under lateral loads from the steering gear.
It helped tighten the steering feel while driving, and reduced the parked steering effort even with the 37" Toyos. Besides, the SSSSS's (
) integral swaybar drop-mount makes it an even greater value!
It helped tighten the steering feel while driving, and reduced the parked steering effort even with the 37" Toyos. Besides, the SSSSS's (
) integral swaybar drop-mount makes it an even greater value!
07-04-2007, 08:21 PM
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Check out the Lazersmith ad that keeps on popping up. He's a DTR advertiser. Can't remember the exact site though.
Edit: It's Lazarsmith.com. Just saw the ad.
Edit: It's Lazarsmith.com. Just saw the ad.
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07-06-2007, 09:01 PM
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We'll have more info up on the site pretty soon, and we're installing an SSSSS on a customer's truck at the ODRA DFW Truck Showdown next weekend - I'm sure there will be photos and feedback from that!
Pricing and details should be up on lazarsmith.com by then...
Pricing and details should be up on lazarsmith.com by then...
07-07-2007, 05:51 PM
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I installed an SSSSS on the '05 after I watched the stock unsupported sector shaft flexing under lateral loads from the steering gear.
It helped tighten the steering feel while driving, and reduced the parked steering effort even with the 37" Toyos. Besides, the SSSSS's ( ) integral swaybar drop-mount makes it an even greater value!
It helped tighten the steering feel while driving, and reduced the parked steering effort even with the 37" Toyos. Besides, the SSSSS's (
) integral swaybar drop-mount makes it an even greater value!
07-07-2007, 05:55 PM
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07-07-2007, 07:41 PM
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I was going to extend the links for the front sway bar and need to know how much more they should be extending? Anyone know this? Would it be the same amount as dropping it like XLR8R did? If so what is that measurement? Thanks!
07-07-2007, 07:51 PM
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That's what I thought the ratio was 1:1 But wasn't real sure, thanks! I have to replace those rubber deals on the links so I thought I might as well buy longer ones while I was at it. By adding that amount to the links, what will I notice or will it do?