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Title: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: bbutler455 on October 29, 2012, 06:39:56 PM: Putting a sidekick PS in my 86 sammy. The sidekick pitman arm has bump-stops on it that will get in the way of the samurai bracket for the steering stablizer. Do I hacksaw these off, or is there a better way to mount the stablizer?
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: EvilZuk on October 31, 2012, 05:28:25 PM: I have the same question. Where do people do mount there steering stablizer in this situation. I have tried searching for pics but I can't really find anything.
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: bbutler455 on October 31, 2012, 07:29:14 PM: Quote from: EvilZuk on October 31, 2012, 05:28:25 PM
I have the same question. Where do people do mount there steering stablizer in this situation. I have tried searching for pics but I can't really find anything.

The people at Roadless Gear suggested a generic stablizer that clamps to the axle and tie rod. My other option was to trim and drill the sidekick pitman arm. I believe the after market sabilizer is more robust than the stock unit. Does anyone else have any experience with this?
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: Rhinoman on November 01, 2012, 05:23:26 AM: Do you need the stabiliser with PS?
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: ecoast on November 01, 2012, 12:13:35 PM: Quote from: Rhinoman on November 01, 2012, 05:23:26 AM
Do you need the stabiliser with PS?

...most do not. ;)
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: bbutler455 on November 01, 2012, 05:40:22 PM: I am using this as an RV toad not a rock crawler. Does a stablizer improve the drivability for roads and trails?
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: BLOODBANE on November 04, 2012, 08:49:25 PM: Here is a pic of my aftermarket stabilizer in my sammi (no PS yet)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/BLOODBANE81230/Sami%20Build/DSC01330.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/BLOODBANE81230/Sami%20Build/DSC01331.jpg)
6" SPOA with half high steer and 32's. no problems on the road as well.
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: warbird on November 07, 2012, 10:52:21 AM: I have TracKick PS on my Sami. I removed the stablizer during the install. Been running without one for years. The steering is so feather light its scarry sometimes. My thinking was/is a little dampening for the "input" would not be a bad thing. To that end I modified a TracKick pitman arm to accept the Sami damper bracket. Then I reinstalled the steering damper it its OEM postition. Works great (one way ::)). The OEM "shock" is too long for any significant right turn. Took the damper off and that's where I left that project. I haven't had time to look look for an aftermarket shock with the right characteristics.

Some one was selling an adapter bracket for this purpose but I can remember where I saw it. I'm a bit dubious about it though (knowing what I know about the fit issues).
Title: Re: Where to mount steering stablizer with samurai/sidekiick power steering upgrade
Post by: bbutler455 on November 08, 2012, 07:11:22 PM: The folks at Roadless recommended a Rancho aftermarket stablizer. I will let you know how it works out once I get everyhting back together.