Good but not great
"Good product but not all components were provided. The bolt that holds the stabilizer to the steering arm was not provided. Other than that a pretty easy install."
Cummins
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SKU #: BDS-55383_85430
MPN #: 55383+85430
BDS Suspension Steering Stabilizer Kit 15-25 GM 2500HD / 3500
Description
Its hard to believe, but many of the late model Heavy Duty GM's came from the factory, in brand new condition, WITHOUT a steering stabilizer!
This is cost cutting to a pinnacle as even on stock height trucks, a steering stabilizer is crucial to ensure the vehicle tracks properly in any condition. BDS Suspension is now offering an upgrade for the Chevy and GMC 2500HD and 3500 trucks with a single steering stabilizer kit designed to improve handling and drivability. The kit includes a new frame mounted dual shear stabilizer bracket and hardware to secure the BDS NX2 series single steering stabilizer to the previous position over the center link. The design works with stock and lifted trucks that use the center link in the stock location. This steering stabilizer kit is compatible with all BDS lift kits and most other lift kits on the market for the Chevy/GMC HD trucks. Upgrade your HD with this new accessory from BDS Suspension.
IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTES:
Fits 2015-2025 models without OEM steering stabilizer only.
This kit can work on the 2015 if the OEM center link is tapered.
Works for all stock and lifted applications where the center link remains in the stock location.
Ensure that the hole on your center link is tapered before ordering.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Reduces front end shimmy caused by oversized tires.
- Improves handling and driveability on all terrains.
- Words with stock or lifted applications.
- Kit includes mounting hardware and shock.
- Fits Two Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive models.
About BDS Suspension
BDS Suspension was started in 1996 by a business group who felt it was past time to create a suspension company that truly had the best interest of the off road consumer as its' foundation. With over 45 combined years experience with other major suspension companies, both buying and selling, the individuals that would make up the BDS name were frustrated by the lack of quality and the unwillingness to make things right by these 4x4 companies. So, they set out to create a suspension company that would be the best and made a list of the things they felt were not right and made it their mission to correct them.
One of the most important of these wrongs they were looking to right were that of other companies warranties. Too often, the standard protocol was that a broken or damaged part from another manufacturer was denied warranty because of abuse or neglect. For BDS, its simple, if it breaks, they'll replace it, and that is the motto in which they have based their entire warranty off of. So, they welcome you, try and break it, if you do, they'll replace it and probably try to determine a way to increase the rigidity of the product to ensure it never happens again.
BDS LIFT KITSWhile most people whom have heard of BDS Suspension automatically think of "lift kits," that ony touches on the wide variety of suspension and steering related products that BDS offers. BDS understands that not everyone is after a complete lift kit, but still after the quality BDS products bring to the table. Some of our most popular products from BDS are replacement adjustable track bars and dual steering stabilizer kits that in many instances can be installed on a completely stock truck, or one that's leveled or lifted. Other popular "non lift kit" parts are leveling kits that include upgraded shocks, progressive rate coil springs, heavy duty control or radius arms, and even leaf springs.
When shopping for various BDS Suspension parts, we understand that all of the choices can be overwhelming! Shock options, dual steering stabilizers, replacement coil springs or spacers.....and the list goes on! As you're considering the right suspension upgrades for you and your truck, never hesitate to reach out to us for an honest opinion of what we'd recommend for your particular build and budget. Not everyone "needs" every option and we can help you weigh the benefits of each.
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Overall rating: 4.4634147 / 5 from 41 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Many late model Heavy Duty GM trucks come without a steering stabilizer, which is crucial for proper tracking. The BDS Suspension Steering Stabilizer Kit is designed to improve handling and drivability for Chevy and GMC 2500HD and 3500 trucks. It includes a new frame-mounted stabilizer bracket and hardware, compatible with stock and lifted trucks. Customers find it easy to install and note a significant improvement in steering feel.
Summary topics
- Installation Ease: 19%
- Steering Feel Improvement: 14%
Review topics: ["fit","instructions","quality","install","difference","design","shipping","works","buy","kit","steering","vibration","bds","step","mount","truck","directions","website"].
Review highlights
- "Easy installation, good quality parts." —
- "Nice kit fits well, works well." —
- "Pretty easy install if your handy with tools." —
Reviews
Steering Stablizer
"Amazing product. What a night and day difference in response tighter steering feel and no vibration in heavy braking and bumps. It could just be me but better instructions or pictures would be helpful but overall easy install took about an hour on the floor with hand tools wanted to see how difficult it could be before recommendation. If I was to do it again same way I would definitely need a good floor jack and a strong pry bar maybe a extra set of hands"
Night and Day
"Definitely feels stiffer. Install was simple. Better directions or maybe better step bye step instructions would have been appreciated and what bushing and stud positions on the stabilizer"
Works good.
"Works great, just wish I didn't have to take lower arm control bolt out."
Poor hardware
"I wouldn’t buy this kit again. 18 2500 high country 4x4. Easy install but the bracket didn’t mount flush bent the shit out of it. The rivet nuts provided were to small. Bought hardware to make it work. The tapered stud that goes into the steering rack was to big and short. Used a grinder to make it work. Turned a hour install into several hours because nothing fit right. Go with the suspension maxx if I had to do it again."
Nice kit fits well, works
"Nice kit fits well, works well."
Product was as advertised, high
"Product was as advertised, high quality easily installed"
No apparent change in performance
"No apparent change in performance or mileage"
Steering Dampner
"As of the install, it wasn't very difficult. You do have to remove the lower control arm bolt, which makes it take a little longer and making sure it doesn't move to far out on you. Design was nice and straight forward, used factory location on center link, which I did open up a little more so the stud can protrude more and get more thread engagement. Overall a nice kit."
Great product perfect fit.
"Great product perfect fit."
Q&A
- Will this work with a rough country 7.5” lift?
- Should work just fine. Went over the install instructions and there is no modifications to the center link position or anything that would keep it from fitting. -Sands
- will this work on a 2020 chevy 2500hd work truck edition.
- Looks like BDS updated the bracket kit to cover 2020 trucks. The part number changed slightly. 55383(bracket) and 85430. If you need to get it rolling shoot us a call. -Sands
- Do you know of a dual steering stabilizer for 2017 2500Sierra all terrain? I see you sale a single.
- Not aware of any dual kits. Just the single kit. -Sands
- Can you use the bds steering stabilizer with a center link support or reinforced one? Hopefully B.D.S. makes one I know cognito does. Is the cognito center link support any good? I have not seen anything by BDS.
- This fits the stock center link only. -MC
- I ordered this item and waiting to receive it my 2015 3500hd dually doesn't have the stabilizer I read it fits truck without OEM stabilizer I may be misunderstanding but my truck does have a frame bracket Will this still work or mount on my truck bracket?
- There is a different part number for the stabilizer that fits the OEM bracket the hardware looks different. Shoot us a call we can call BDS and find out for you. DppSands