Is this the correct steering stabilzer for a 73 Brave

[tatkin]

Sent: 4/9/2006 4:49 PM

I wish there was a message edit after posting, anyway. There was a message I found in here that mentioned pt #7100 and it pointed at this website. My question is, is this the correct workable part/steering stabilizer for a 73 Brave

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/search/?q=7100



From: Member_Administrator   
Sent: 4/10/2006 4:40 AM

In the message, "Sources for Steering Stabilizers"
drev59 identified that particular P/N as the correct one for a '73 Brave.  Check the other sources provided as well for other brand options.

- Sob



From: tatkin   
Sent: 4/10/2006 4:52 AM

I will let everyone know, I ordered one ... ? $68 with shipping.



From: tatkin   
Sent: 4/15/2006 5:25 PM

Well, it is installed. I am not sure I can feel a difference though. I have the smallest/slightest occasional drifting at 55 mph. If I keep my eyes on the road and hands at 10 and 2 it is controlable. I just wanted to try and get that 1 finger steering like in my car. That did not happen ...



From: denisondc   
Sent: 4/15/2006 8:34 PM

It is possible to have the steering so good that a curled forefinger is all thats needed, and you shouldnt need to even think about the task -except maybe in gusty crosswinds.
I curl the fingers of one hand over the rim of the wheel, cause thats the comfy way for me, not because I need more grip. I usually also have the fingers of the other hand over the rim of the wheel, mainly because I remember the day I had a flat tire on the front of a car I was driving at a good clip. !!!



From: Slantsixness   
Sent: 4/18/2006 7:31 AM

I can drive mine with one finger on the wheel. (but usually I have my hands in the 10-2 position, and my forearms resting on the wheel...it's comfy to drive it that way...)
1972 Brave M300
I do not have a steering stabilizer.
I do not have an anti sway bar. (73 up- standard)
I do have new Monroe shocks (only ones available for a 1966-72 M300)
I do not have Radial tires. (but not split rims, and they are spin balanced properly)


I did follow Dave Denison's Steering box (Winnie Wanders) 'on vehicle' procedure.
I have 6 brand new Denman 8.0-17.5 Bias ply tires (thump for 5 miles then they're smooth...)
My king pins are not worn out of spec.
My alignment is within acceptable tolerances for the chassis configuration.

It goes down the road straight as an arrow (on a calm day). Drives like my 1986 D100 pickup, only slower. Nice ride. Pretty quiet for a 34 yr old motorhome. It's only noisy when I have the windows open..or it's very windy. After all, it's a 9 foot by 21 foot Brick! Don't expect it to drive like a new Cadillac!