5.5 in superlift W/out steering upgrades?

[1993fordexplode]

has anyone run a 5.5 inch lift without upgrading the steering. I have this lift but cannot afford to upgarde the steering until summer so I have not installed it yet.
How bad would it be until then?

 

[Gary Steeber]

Many of us run with the stock steering set up. I've been doing so for over 2 years with the 5.5 superlift and 33 inch mud tires.
Do a search, there's been a few unhappy people with the quality of the Superlift steering components.
No matter which steering set up you use you should invest in a decent steering stabilizer, this will cut down the bump steer, mine was terrible untill I added my Superlift steering stabilizer.
Good luck, you'll be fine without the superlift steering.

 

[1993fordexplode]

Thanks I can go ahead and install my kit now. I was hoping to use my stock steering. How hard was the stabilizer to install?? Got any pics or your ride??

 

[Gary Steeber]

The steering install is relatively easy, it bolts onto the frame and the long tie rod.
Don't have any picture of my ride on line, just my avatar and maybe a few from the past Trcukhaven trips with the Explorers.

 

[Byrd91]

Just make sure you get a drop pitman arm and possibly a stabilizer and you'll be all set. I've also heard bad things about superrunner steering kits.

 

[94EBexplorer]

i run my stock steering setup i had the superrunner and i didnt like it... i got the exreme drop arm and i run 36" and i also run dual stabelizers.

 

[TwoToneX]

Yup, I've got stock steering, also don't have a stabilizer. Bump steer is bad, but I think it's kind of fun. The steering wheel just kinds of bumps around but I never even come close to losing control of the vehicle.

 

[dejello]

Stock steering here as well, the bump before I got the stabilizer was bad at times, but like said above, never came close to losing control or anything.. The stabilizer helps alot...