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#7017 STEERING
STABILIZER
94-01 Models:
1. To install new steering stabilizer (#7017,
used with a drop pitman arm) insert a poly
bushing and a steel sleeve #54314 into each
eye of the stabilizer. Position poly boot onto
stabilizer and secure with tie strap provided.
2. To install piston end of stabilizer to the drag
link use the hardware furnished (see picture
#1): insert tapered sleeve into tapered hole
in the tie rod, place the small 1/2" washer on
the new 1/2” x 3 1/2" bolt and install through
drag link hole. Install the 5/8" spacer, the rod
end of steering stabilizer (with sleeve in the
eye), large 1/2" washer, and 1/2" self locking
nut onto bolt, and tighten (see picture #2).
3. At the frame end of steering stabilizer insert
the 1/2” x 4" long bolt through a washer, the
steering stabilizer, and the original mounting
tabs (with a provided spacer sleeve #54314
between original mounting tabs). Install as
shown in photo #3 - DO NOT install in original mounting tabs for that tends to put downward stress on drag link. Tighten nut.
#7017 Single Stabilizer
with Bracket
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
#I-7007/7017 (Rev. 10/02)
Picture #2
Picture #1
1
1/2 x 3 1/2” bolt
small 1¼2
" washer
tapered
sleeve
drag link
5/8
sleeve
#54314
steering stabilizer
l
arge 1/2”
washer
self locking nut
Picture #3
Dual Steering Stabilizer Available, #7217
1.
5/8 spacer
Arrow shows 5/8”
spacer
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#7007 STEERING STABILIZER
98-Current Models:
1. If installing on 2000-2001 3/4 / 1 Ton models, remove factory stabilizer. Use the hardware furnished (see picture #1): insert tapered sleeve into tapered hole in the drag link, place the small
1/2" washer on the new 1/2” x 3 1/2" bolt and install through drag link hole. Install the 5/8" spacer,
the rod end of steering stabilizer (with sleeve in the eye), large 1/2" washer, and 1/2" self locking
nut onto bolt, and tighten (see picture #2). See photos and diagram on opposite side of page. If
installing on 98-99 or all 1/2 Ton models install using tapered stud.
1. To install new steering stabilizer (#7007) insert a poly bushing and a steel sleeve #51792 into
each eye of the stabilizer. Position poly boot onto stabilizer and secure with tie strap provided.
2. Install stabilizer into the original mounting brackets using the original hardware. Tighten nuts.
94-97 Models:
1. To install new steering stabilizer (#7007, used with factory pitman arm
) insert a poly bushing into
each eye and a steel sleeve #54314 only in the eye attached to body (installed at passenger side
frame). Position poly boot onto stabilizer and secure with tie strap provided.
2. Next install tapered end of new stud into tapered hole in drag link, and install nut to secure stud
to drag link. Place steering damper onto stud with lock washer and nut supplied. At the frame
end, install steering stabilizer into original mounting tabs in frame, insert the 1/2 x 3 1/2" long bolt
and install nut.
3. Now tighten all nuts (be sure to tighten both nuts on new stud).
#7007 H.D. OEM Stabilizer
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Dual Steering Stabilizer Available, #7217
#I-7007/7017 (Rev. 10/02)
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