Rancho 9000XL Shock as a steering stabilizer?

rmilobrown

Member

• Jan 2, 2019

• #1

Hey Guys, I have an unused 9000XL that I'm thinking about using for my stabilizer. What if I fab up some brackets to mount it at it's mid travel point and set the dampener to 1. Any reason why this won't work? The shock is a front 99326 with 7.8" of travel. I would mount the bottom or ring end at the tie rod and the top, post end at the axle.

 

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #2

I'm sure others will chime in but, I don't think you'll be able to pull it off. Shocks usually try to expand to it's maximum length unlike steering stabilizers which stay neutral. if you were able to install it, the shock would always try to expand making your Jeep turn to the left when you let go of the wheel.

 

wjtstudios

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #3

I think you would have some sever driver side pull. A shocks dynamics are designed for rebound and are valved very differently than a steering stabilizer which maintains position until pressure is applied to one side or the other to dampen the movement of the steering. I don’t think it would work very well.


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TrailHunter

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #4

It would be good for circle track races.

 

wjtstudios

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #5

You're right, didn't think about that

 

rmilobrown

Member

• Jan 2, 2019

• #6

HAHA! Thanks for setting me straight! JK Drift Racer! A whole new thing!

 

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #7

TrailHunter said:

It would be good for circle track races.

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NASCAR Series Stabilizer :cheesy::cheesy::cheesy:

 

Ddays

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #8

jorgelrod said:

NASCAR Series Stabilizer :cheesy::cheesy::cheesy:

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Haha, maybe this Bozo could have used the NASCAR Edition Stabilizer :thinking:

 

wjtstudios

Hooked

• Jan 2, 2019

• #9

Just as much of a “bozo” as the guy in a Jeep, the guy taking the video turns around and walks away instead of running over to help. I love people.


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Rancho

Caught the Bug

• Jan 2, 2019

• #10

Won't work properly on it's "side" the oil needs to get through the lower part of the shock. Basically won't dampen.
Sorry.
Also the the answers above. LOL

rmilobrown said:

Hey Guys, I have an unused 9000XL that I'm thinking about using for my stabilizer. What if I fab up some brackets to mount it at it's mid travel point and set the dampener to 1. Any reason why this won't work? The shock is a front 99326 with 7.8" of travel. I would mount the bottom or ring end at the tie rod and the top, post end at the axle.

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JKbrick

Active Member

• Jan 2, 2019

• #11

wjtstudios said:

Just as much of a “bozo” as the guy in a Jeep, the guy taking the video turns around and walks away instead of running over to help. I love people.


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Yes most people suck, not all of us but most


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rmilobrown

Member

• Jan 3, 2019

• #12

Thanks Guys, I'm looking at the Rancho RS7401 SS. Back on track! ( Not the flat track)

 

wjtstudios

Hooked

• Jan 3, 2019

• #13

JKbrick said:

Yes most people suck, not all of us but most


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So true, there are still a few good people out there. Most of them can be found here on Wayalfe


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Red Knight15

Caught the Bug

• Jan 5, 2019

• #14

wjtstudios said:

So true, there are still a few good people out there. Most of them can be found here on Wayalfe


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Haven’t meet a bad one yet [emoji1303]


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Ajkaz

New member

• Jan 5, 2019

• #15

Charged steering stabilizers are out there and don't have as much of a pushing or pulling affect as most think. I used to run a Bilstein 5100 as a stabilizer and it worked great, very slight push to the left which I liked because of the terrible castor I had. Having something to gently steer against made the Jeep drive a little less flighty.