Steering stabilizer versus power steering

chournos · 2010-07-26 09:25:11

I have been looking into putting power steering on my long travel rhino and came across a "steering stabilizer". Has anyone had any experience with this? I know what I would get with the full power steering, just not sure if the stabilizer is worth anything.

Is power steering that good?

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-07-26 12:02:53

I have been looking into putting power steering on my long travel rhino and came across a "steering stabilizer". Has anyone had any experience with this? I know what I would get with the full power steering, just not sure if the stabilizer is worth anything.
Is power steering that good?

I have not used one on a UTV but they work well on my trucks off roading. If you do rock crawling it would be a benefit to have one....

Titan · 2010-07-26 13:45:55

I put a steering stabilizer on my CBR600RR, the more you tighten it the less the bike can steer but it also takes more force to move the handlebars. It is great on a bike that can get speed wobble at 130 mph but in a UTV that only goes 40-50 mph I would think it would be a major pain in the ass.
The other thing is it will cut down on your reaction time to avoid things in the trail (potholes, rocks treehuggers), I have powersteering in my Grizzlys and it works great and I have not gotten spanked by the handlebars yet.

In my onion Id say powersteering.

RUTHLESSMOTORSPORTS · 2010-07-26 16:26:55

We have been adding power steering to a lot of side x sides within the past few months. It has been the hot item thats for sure. We have not had any complaints so far but a ton of happy customers. Adding power stearing takes all of the bump stear away that is popular with rock crawling. Power steering also makes driving your rig VERY effortless. Maybe some of our customers will chime in on this. We have put it on side x sides with 30X12X14 all the way arround and the power steering handles those big tires no problem.

In the end power steering is going to cost you more money but you will not be dissapointed with it at all.

Call us or post up with any questions. 435-851-3637

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-07-27 10:56:39

I have been looking into putting power steering on my long travel rhino and came across a "steering stabilizer". Has anyone had any experience with this? I know what I would get with the full power steering, just not sure if the stabilizer is worth anything.
Is power steering that good?
I have not used one on a UTV but they work well on my trucks off roading. If you do rock crawling it would be a benefit to have one....

I do need to add one correction to my statement :oops: . You must have power steering to really use a steering Stabilizer. I could not imagine having one on my 2005 that has manual steering :idea: .

Badley · 2010-07-27 15:23:31

I have been looking into putting power steering on my long travel rhino and came across a "steering stabilizer". Has anyone had any experience with this? I know what I would get with the full power steering, just not sure if the stabilizer is worth anything.
Is power steering that good?
I have not used one on a UTV but they work well on my trucks off roading. If you do rock crawling it would be a benefit to have one....
I do need to add one correction to my statement :oops: . You must have power steering to really use a steering Stabilizer. I could not imagine having one on my 2005 that has manual steering :idea: .

A stabilizer alone could double as a ride/work out

slc1lxn · 2010-07-30 22:42:41

Jared installed the Uni-steer power steering unit on my RZR before the 2nd rally this year in Moab. It is night and day difference out rock crawlin. I could have driven Steel Bender 95% of the way with just one hand. Unbeliveable what a difference it makes!!! In the sand at high speeds (with the turbo full on) it is a little dicey until you get use to it. The slightest movement of your hand and the front end moves one way or the other. I would highley recommend getting one and also recommend having Jared put it on. Drilling the 2 holes up under the dash to mount the unit is tough to get to and requires a short bit and non standard drill setup. Doable, but you sill need a second pair of hands and better part of a day to do it.
Lynn

chournos · 2010-08-01 11:49:18

Jared, what is your price on a power steering unit for a rhino 700, and what is the availibility? I'd like to do this as soon as I can. I can probably install it myself.
Thanks

Titan · 2010-08-01 17:01:10

I am going to be puting tracks on this winter, I have been thinking about power steering also. So Id de interested in the price to.

1Q113 · 2010-08-03 21:44:57

power steering is the only way to go it is so nice

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