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Old 01-29-2018, 04:37 PM
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upgrading steering stabilizer G63

I need to know the compressed length and the extended length of the factory steering stabilizer so that i can order a new one from fox or King.. not paying the $200 extra to order the one from Gwagen parts when its the same as a jeep wrangler
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Im away from home right now. But King will sell you the one you need. I have all King Shocks and Stabilizer bar on my G63.
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Im away from home right now. But King will sell you the one you need. I have all King Shocks and Stabilizer bar on my G63.
or if you have the box with the part number so i can order it thanks!! i just don't feel like spending $400 for a $200 part
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or if you have the box with the part number so i can order it thanks!! i just don't feel like spending $400 for a $200 part
interested also. Would this fit a 2011 g55 too or different part?
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Originally Posted by affluenceG63
or if you have the box with the part number so i can order it thanks!! i just don't feel like spending $400 for a $200 part
Just received an email from my KING SHOCKS distributor here in Perú and it seems that the steering stabilizer is not available for the G-Wagen.
Probably the re-seller (Gwagenparts) order a few 12" steering stabilizers and modify those to fit the G-wagens.
If its of any help the OEM one is STABILUS - 4634630032
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For what it is worth, I bought their steering stabilizer (g wagen parts King part). King parts are nice, and the stabilizer hypothetically will work on several options given proper installation and factors, but it is not a plug and play job, particularly a stock truck.

I am running 35x12.5r20s that necessitated more steering shock-it is pressurized and will thus cause some pushing/pulling depending on orientation (can be flipped and played with a bit to get the best setup).

It did not clear the mounting bracket, or bar to which it mounts. We had to fabricate a custom bracket on the pass side to extend it out and get some clearance, but that was not good enough. Under certain stresses and drivetrain angles, it still hits the bar. The brackets will have to be completely fabricated and worked with some upcoming stuff I have.

I'm not saying it isn't plug and play in certain circumstances or on certain trucks, but on my 02, a very talented offroad shop couldn't get it to work that simply.
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Any new info on upgrading the stabliizer?
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Does anyone know or can measure the extended and compressed dimension of the stock stabilizer as measured from center bolt to center bolt? I'll be the genuine pig with fox if someone can provide the measurement
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You could get the Bilstein steering stabiliser for the LR Discovery II, which is a direct fit:

#24-105804
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You could get the Bilstein steering stabiliser for the LR Discovery II, which is a direct fit:

#24-105804
Yup! I got the same one on my '02. No fabrication needed.
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Originally Posted by Ericsworld
You could get the Bilstein steering stabiliser for the LR Discovery II, which is a direct fit:

#24-105804
I believe we are looking for an upgraded stabilizer for lifts and oversize wheels. I don't know if the bilstein is an upgrade to oem, replacement maybe.
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Yeah I need to know what the center bolt to center bolt Extended to compressed is I have bigger tires on my G63 and full king suspension on it and just want a little beefier steering stabilizer weather is still **** in Michigan so haven’t been able to remove mine
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Any one ever figure this out?
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Anyone have the part number for the Fox 2.0 shock for steering stabilizer?
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Originally Posted by affluenceG63
I need to know the compressed length and the extended length of the factory steering stabilizer so that i can order a new one from fox or King.. not paying the $200 extra to order the one from Gwagen parts when its the same as a jeep wrangler
Did you ever find out the part number or the specs? Thanks
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I got my Fox 2.0 steering damper through JackWagonOverlanding, who drop shipped from Eurowise. It did not have any part numbers on the shock itself, nor on the box. It's $300 so not too terrible of an upcharge. I never took length measurements for fully extended to fully compressed, and body length when I installed so don't have that information.
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Originally Posted by affluenceG63
I need to know the compressed length and the extended length of the factory steering stabilizer so that i can order a new one from fox or King.. not paying the $200 extra to order the one from Gwagen parts when its the same as a jeep wrangler
On my G55:

Off car:

Bilstein 15.5-25.5”, 7/8” eyelet, right bias (shock wants to uncompress)

Stabilus (stock) 15.75-25”, 3/4” eyelet, neutral bias (shock remains neutral in any position)



On car:

Stabilus (stock) 16.5-23.5”

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