BD vs. PSC steering box brace

TRUCKERBALLZACH · 10-21-2009, 01:05 AM

found this today...
(SB-100) Dodge 4WD '94-'02 2500 & 3500 Steering Stabilizer [SB-100] - $169.95 : PSC Motorsports, Off-Road Steering Experts

does anybody have one? Is the BD version worth the extra 55 bucks?

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dodge24 · 10-21-2009, 01:21 AM

Get the PSC! They are exactly the same just different paint! I wish I would of found the PSC before I bought my BD brace, oh well, they do make a hell of a difference though! Good luck.

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***ruidosododge*** · 10-21-2009, 01:29 AM

Do they really make a good difference?

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TRUCKERBALLZACH · 10-21-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ruidosododge

Do they really make a good difference?

Ive herd both ways...I sure hope it does something! My dads kubota tractor has better road manners than this freekin Dodge

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Quadzilla XZT+ and set of Westac gages for sale!!!!

***Nitrous340*** · 10-21-2009, 02:41 AM

I have the PSC, bolted up just fine and way cheaper. I think it help just a little, I believe it helps prevent damage more. Also helps with big tires.

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Dave3500 · 10-21-2009, 08:40 AM

It's supposed to make it track straighter & help lessen the wear & tear on the rest of the front suspension.

Mine was all over the road until I replaced 4 ball joints 1 outer tie rod, all Moog & a Rancho steering stabilizer. Also a front end alignment. It drive at least 90% better.

With one of those bars, I bet it would drive & track as good as my Honda's.

Dave

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***Smourj21*** · 10-21-2009, 08:58 AM

i got mine from dynomite diesel for $175 i like it because the main piece of the stabilizer is round, its not square stock. it just looks like its supposex to be there because everything else in the front is round not square. i noticed a difderence running my 35's steering is more reasponsive

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nickg · 10-21-2009, 09:49 AM

It does make a difference, but some trucks may or may not notice an improvement. the brace stiffens the frame area, and provides support for the lower bearing in the steering box, if you have other components that are bad ie, ball joints /trackbar/tierods. you WILL not see any difference. if you look at the steering set up you can easily see how the load is placed on the pitman arm/shaft, it will edventually tearout the lower bearing. the brace remove the load from it.

To check to see if you box has play in the lower bearing, with the engine off and wheels straight ahead hit the pitman arm with the palm of your hand where the drag link connects to it, if bad you will see movement AND hear a loud "clunk"

both the brace and the trackbar (3rd gen) will drastically eliminate steering wander.
90% of most steering issues is the trackbar.

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Davcruz · 10-21-2009, 10:07 AM

Have you checked a price on the original brace made by Solid Steel Industries? The others are copies, SSI may be cheaper, not sure.

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2001.5 2500 with some stuff

TRUCKERBALLZACH · 10-21-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Davcruz

Have you checked a price on the original brace made by Solid Steel Industries? The others are copies, SSI may be cheaper, not sure.

Yeah they're all within 5 bucks of each other...I DO like the round tube one from DDP, like said above, it looks like its suppost to be there

(im kinda anal with stuff like that

)

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Quadzilla XZT+ and set of Westac gages for sale!!!!

***Smourj21*** · 10-21-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TRUCKERBALLZACH

Yeah they're all within 5 bucks of each other...I DO like the round tube one from DDP, like said above, it looks like its suppost to be there

(im kinda anal with stuff like that

)

your welcome! it looks like its supposed to be there and for a good price

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MOPAR MAN · 10-21-2009, 01:39 PM

I have both the PSC steering gear box & steering brace, IMO well worth the money, Good product!

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*Nitrous340* Horse Power JUNKIE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,715 Thanks: 2 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Nitrous340's Truck Pics	I have the PSC, bolted up just fine and way cheaper. I think it help just a little, I believe it helps prevent damage more. Also helps with big tires. __________________ 2001 2500 4x4 PDR HX-40, PSC brace, Hamilton 110 springs, Fluidamper, ARP studs, Adrenalin, DDP 150, custom intake, 4" straight pipe, AIRDOG 150, BD black FP, Suncoast billet trans, 3-disc converter, 3rd Gen Brakes, Thuren 3rd Gen track bar. RIP grandpa "Red" 10-11-08 WAGNAAR MOTORSPORTS

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dodge24 Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 308 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts dodge24's Truck Pics	Get the PSC! They are exactly the same just different paint! I wish I would of found the PSC before I bought my BD brace, oh well, they do make a hell of a difference though! Good luck. __________________ 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 White Quad Cab, 4x4, Leveled with 35" BFG KM2s, BD Billet Converter Drag Comp, DDP 110's, HTT 62/65/13ss, HTT Quickspool Manifold

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nickg Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 1 Thanked 48 Times in 44 Posts nickg's Truck Pics	It does make a difference, but some trucks may or may not notice an improvement. the brace stiffens the frame area, and provides support for the lower bearing in the steering box, if you have other components that are bad ie, ball joints /trackbar/tierods. you WILL not see any difference. if you look at the steering set up you can easily see how the load is placed on the pitman arm/shaft, it will edventually tearout the lower bearing. the brace remove the load from it. To check to see if you box has play in the lower bearing, with the engine off and wheels straight ahead hit the pitman arm with the palm of your hand where the drag link connects to it, if bad you will see movement AND hear a loud "clunk" both the brace and the trackbar (3rd gen) will drastically eliminate steering wander. 90% of most steering issues is the trackbar. __________________ 2001, 2500 Edge J/A Hot unlocked,Magna flow exhaust. Jammer II's. BHAF, Airdog 150,DSS,3rd gen Track Bar. Carli Suspension, 3rd gen Brake upgrade, transgo Shift Kit. Firestone AirBags May 07 297,000kms Jun/09 455,000kms RETIRED Military Mechanic (20yrs)

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