I picked up a Monroe Steering Stabilizer and noticed the box indicates a boot kit. My box did not have that. Curious if you have this did yours? Thanks!
Monroe Steering Stabilizer
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IIRC correctly there was a Moog (Monroe) stabilizer, there was no boot, on my last 80 when I bought it but converted to the factory shortly after purchase. Maybe it is an add-on from them?
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I reached out to the vendor to check because the boot is marked as part of the kit on the box but I didn’t see it in the ad online. Regardless, I got it installed for now. Definitely seems firmer and more consistent throughout the travel than the original one I removed. Using the rubber grease helped the bushing slide on a whole lot easier and the tie rod removal tool helped in removing the old one.
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Test drive with my 35s and a lot less darting around going on. Feels like the steering is pretty dialed in at this point.
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Next on a related issue is try to figure out why when I hit the brakes at highway speeds it pulls at first. Not sure if that is partly due to having a lifted truck with 35s. Brake wear looks even and normal. I've bled it out but still wonder if there is an air pocket.
I would also suggest checking your knuckle nuts and ensuring they are tight and torque to spec. The passenger side is notorious for coming loose. IIRC they are 17mm and the torque should be 36 lb ft. Others have used a paint marker for a quick visual to see if there is movement.
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Found the updated info for the studs.
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I heard back about the stabilizer and the boot kit is considered optional. A wheeling buddy recommended not using the boot as he's had it fill up with water and debris causing issues. I'm wondering if I could fit a plastic one on instead of a boot. Maybe that would be the best of both worlds.
On the brakes, after the initial pull I think to the right it seems pretty even braking afterwards.
On the brakes, after the initial pull I think to the right it seems pretty even braking afterwards.
What you are describing "can" be a symptom of the loose knuckle nuts that is why I posted up about it. The passenger side (left hand drive trucks) tends to be the ones that either shear or come loose. A quick look is all it takes.
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Thanks! I will definitely check that out as soon as I can. I have also been wondering how long the OME caster correction bushings typically last.
Not long on those bushes
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Just checked and the knuckle studs are tight.
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About 30k on them currently.
I always one to spend someone else's money 
There are more robust solutions out there to replace the bushings. Honestly range from about $200 to $2k depending on your lift and pocket depth.
There are more robust solutions out there to replace the bushings. Honestly range from about $200 to $2k depending on your lift and pocket depth.
