Before You Buy: Best Steering Stabilizers For 2017-2022 Super Dutys

One of the best things you can do for the exterior of your 2017-2022 F250 or F350 Super Duty is to throw on some larger tires. The downside to this is larger tires can put a strain on your Super Duty's steering components since they have to work harder to compensate for the heavier tires. Luckily, the easy way around that is to install a new steering stabilizer or dual steering stabilizer kit. The right steering stabilizer can help recover some of the handling/control you might have lost due to an aftermarket lift and a larger wheel/tire setup in addition to preventing the dreaded "death wobble". The way steering stabilizers accomplish this is by dampening unwanted steering component movement that sometimes happens at higher speeds or off-roading. That being said there are a lot of really great steering stabilizers in the marketplace today, but which one is the best? Best is a very subjective term depending on who you are talking to so we will split it up by looking at best budget, best bang-for-your-buck, and best overall.

Best Budget Steering Stabilizer For 2017-2022 Super Dutys

The first category to take a look at is the best budget steering stabilizer available. In our opinion here at Stage 3, the best budget is the 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Bilstein B8 5100 Steering Damper. Through an innovative design, this steering stabilizer can dampen minute movements in steering while also reducing steering vibrations that naturally occur. Bilstein created these dampers with zinc-coated resistance to harsh elements for a long-lasting and productive upgrade. These also have a quick and easy bolt-on installation process for an immediate improvement to your steering. This steering stabilizer is created to be an easy drop-in and comes directly from one of the most well-respected suspension manufacturers in the aftermarket auto parts space today. It is also silver which goes great with any style. Bilstein created this product as a direct factory replacement that is specifically designed for 2017-2022 Super Dutys to get the best performance possible. It is important to note that although this steering stabilizer can fix or help with most steering issues, it can't really handle larger tires. So if you have enormous tires check out the next paragraph for a kit that can handle those large, meaty tires on your build.

Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Steering Stabilizer For 2017-2022 Super Dutys

Now for the best bang-for-your-buck steering stabilizer kit for your 2017-2022 Super Duty. This particular section is the kit that you will get the absolute most for your money, without it being the most expensive option available. Our choice for this is the highly-rated 2005-2022 F250 & F350 SuperLift Bilstein Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit. SuperLift's Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit features dual gas-pressured Bilstein Superide SS cylinders as well as all required mounting hardware for easy installation. Each cylinder features a brushed silver zinc finish and a seamless, extruded monotube body. Off-road performance is buffered by a patented piston design and a high-pressure gas charge to quickly dissipate heat and virtually eliminate fade. Cylinder valving is designed to handle the demands of heavier tires/wheels and aggressive terrain, allowing you to suit up your truck for much more demanding off-road applications. SuperLift also stands behind this kit with an industry-leading Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects for your peace of mind. It is important to note that with this particular steering stabilizer kit your Super Duty must have at least a three-inch lift.

Best Overall Steering Stabilizer For 2017-2022 Super Dutys

Now for what is considered by us to be the best steering stabilizer kit overall for 2017-2022 F250 or F350s. This is the kit that has the highest quality components and is definitely the best steering stabilizer kit that money can buy. Our choice for this is the 2005-2022 F250 & F350 ICON Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit. ICON's Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit for 2005-2022 F250 and F350 trucks offers the final say in keeping "Death Wobble" at bay and giving your awesome Super Duty build the crisp steering and front-end stability you need in just about any application. The ICON Dual Steering Stabilizer Bracket comes with an extremely strong, drop-in bracket, as well as a pair of ICON 2.0 VS steering stabilizers that do a far better job than the stock steering stabilizer at dampening unwanted steering component movement and keeping your truck stable at high speeds, no matter what size tire you're running. The F250 and F350 ICON Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit can handle both massive tires and heavy towing applications and even fit at stock ride heights (though ICON does recommend their 2" bump stop spacer for 2017-2022 Super Dutys), which makes them the perfect dual steering stabilizer kit for any 2005-2022 F250 or F350 on the road. ICON's Dual Steering Steering Stabilizer Kit features heavy-duty mounting hardware that bolts right onto your awesome Super Duty build that's combined with a pair of high-quality ICON 2.0 VS Steering Stabilizers. ICON's bracket is made out of thick, strong steel with a black powder coat finish. The bracket bolts onto the front differential using some of the differential cover bolts and comes with clamp-on tie rod brackets for the far ends of the steering stabilizers. All of the components bolt right onto your truck without the need for any drilling, cutting, or other permanent modifications. The stabilizers themselves feature an opposing mount orientation to equal absorb force from both left and right sides of your truck. We actually sent one of these kits to our friends at Keep Your Daydream and they had it installed on their Super Duty to help eliminate the "death wobble" issue they had. Check out the video below.

Honorable Mention: Best Overall Steering Stabilizer For Lifted 2017-2022 Super Dutys

Though the ICON does have the best components and certainly earns the title of best overall. It is created to only work on trucks with stock ride heights, so we decided to add an honorable mention for the best overall steering stabilizer kit for lifted trucks. For 2017-2022 Super Duty that have at least two inches of lift, the best overall with sixteen five-star reviews from customers is the 2005-2022 F250 & F350 BDS Dual Fox Steering Stabilizer Package. The BDS Dual Fox 2.0 Steering Stabilizer Package includes both a BDS Dual Steering Stabilizer Bracket built specifically for the 2005-2022 F250 and F350 Super Dutys, as well as a pair of awesome Fox 2.0 steering stabilizers that keep your steering tight and can prevent death wobble and instability no matter how huge you go with your Super Duty's tires. The steering stabilizer was designed to drop right onto your truck and the steering stabilizers fit perfectly on the BDS bracket, making this whole package a hassle-free way to keep your truck's steering and high-speed stability in order when you add on a massive wheel and tire combination. The BDS Steering Stabilizer is built tough and features a bolt-on installation that makes it a perfect platform for winning back stability and steering composure on your aggressive rig. The Fox steering stabilizers feature a gas-charged monotube internal design with valving specifically designed to shore up your Super Duty's steering and stability to both improve steering feel and eliminate the chances of death wobbles at speeds, even with large-diameter tires with aggressive tread patterns. BDS includes all the kit's necessary installation hardware and instructions. We actually put this kit on our 2011 F350 6.7L Super Duty Project Truck, check out the video of the installation process below.

Steering stabilizers are an investment that you can make to your build that can help it perform better and make your Super Duty's components last longer. On the chance you are reading this to help provide a blueprint for a build you may complete in the future, it is important to note that you can snag a lift kit like the 2020-2022 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4" 4 Link Suspension Lift With Coil Springs that includes a set of steering stabilizers in addition to adding space for larger tires and ground clearance. Be sure to double-check the fitment of any product you take a look at since each product may fit with different ride heights depending on how it is manufactured.

Products Mentioned In This Article:

• 2017-2022 F250 & F350 Bilstein B8 5100 Steering Damper
• 2005-2022 F250 & F350 SuperLift Bilstein Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit
• 2005-2022 F250 & F350 ICON Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit
• 2005-2022 F250 & F350 BDS Dual Fox Steering Stabilizer Package
• 2020-2022 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4" 4 Link Suspension Lift With Coil Springs