Steering stabilizer

[AXE]

Looks better outside and in person. I just pulled it inside to keep it out of the hurricane!

edit: For you Axe..lol

I added one other component that has made a huge difference! Took care of my "sag" and eliminated my wheel hop in loose sand!

Those look great! Toyo makes great tires! I think I'm going to go with the AT3s.

 

[MrScottly]

If you want to extend the life of your pitman and idler arm on the IFS, then this Cognito brace kit is the way to go. Again, most of the benefit will be from guys with lifted trucks and big tires. You can see this in 8ball_99 original pictures.

Cognito Forged Pitman Idler Arm Support Kit Silverado/Sierra for 11-25 Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 2WD/4WD

Benefits include:Greatly improves handlingImproves fuel mileageIncreases steering component and tire lifeReduces lane wandering and driver fatigueProduct features:Utility patentUses F.K. Rod EndsForged steel and CNC machined support bracketsBlack durable finish

cognitomotorsports.com

Many years ago as a young kid learning how to do alignments in a repair shop, the crusty old fart teaching me pointed to a GM idler arm and said, "That''s the money part...If it has more than 50K on it, it probably needs one". Here we are, many years later, and they still can't build one that lasts.

 

[Ghengis 6]

Everybody feels things differently. It's interesting to see how everyone perceives the ride quality.

On mine, I can't believe how good it rides. I hit some of the same rough roads I hunt and offroad on and I can run way faster and cleaner. I actually think it rides even better with some weight in the rear or towing. Remember, this is just a tow rig with some offroad bits installed. It weighs 9000lbs if you have any gear or people in it.

Before you start softening hard parts up, you might run 50-52 psi. I think these stock Goodyear Territory tires ride really great.

The braces are a good idea on trucks with larger tires. You'll extend the life of your idler and pitman arms considerably.

Not sure how people bend tie rods under 500HP. I ran 525 HP on my last 2500HD and it had a 6 inch Cognito lift and never a problem in 10 years and 100k miles.

Agree. I know on my 04 2500 the outer tie rods were a known weak link. Especially with any larger tire or ANY off-road stuff. I put in a set of 1" (I think 1") tie rods. I think the biggest difference the OP is seeing is the torsion bars. If they were heavier with the snow plow option, going standard would be huge. Anyone that rides in my truck cannot believe it's a 3/4 ton truck. I've owned a few and the ride is excellent. The steering stabilizer may help in a firmer feel at the wheel, but unless I run larger tires or have a need to replace it, I haven't found the stock set up lacking.. just my two cents

 

[Ghengis 6]

Those look great! Toyo makes great tires! I think I'm going to go with the AT3s.

Have you tried the Cooper AT3? Probably the best AT tire I've ever had. 12 ply, nice usable tread design and quiet. Excellent tire. After I had a goodyear blow out on my last truck and cause $4900 in damage, I lost all faith in Goodyear.

 

[AXE]

Many years ago as a young kid learning how to do alignments in a repair shop, the crusty old fart teaching me pointed to a GM idler arm and said, "That''s the money part...If it has more than 50K on it, it probably needs one". Here we are, many years later, and they still can't build one that lasts.

It helps to grease them. I've got 95k on one with the Cognito braces. I can guarantee half the guys that think they are getting lubed at the lube shop haven't had a grease gun on a zerk since it left the lot.

 

[AXE]

Have you tried the Cooper AT3? Probably the best AT tire I've ever had. 12 ply, nice usable tread design and quiet. Excellent tire. After I had a goodyear blow out on my last truck and cause $4900 in damage, I lost all faith in Goodyear.

I haven't run anything but Toyos for about 20 years, so probably stick with them! I have about 9k on the stock Goodyears. I think they are nice tire. Did a 1600 mile tow with 10k trailer and 75 mph and they did great. Loaded up about 13.5k, but thought they were a little soft at 75 mph, felt a little wiggly in turns. I don't think they are a heavy use tire.

 

[MrScottly]

I haven't run anything but Toyos for about 20 years, so probably stick with them! I have about 9k on the stock Goodyears. I think they are nice tire. Did a 1600 mile tow with 10k trailer and 75 mph and they did great. Loaded up about 13.5k, but thought they were a little soft at 75 mph, felt a little wiggly in turns. I don't think they are a heavy use tire.

The Good-for-a-year's on mine are the only GFAYs that I haven't cussed out in the last ten years. Really, not a bad tire.

 

[Ghengis 6]

The Good-for-a-year's on mine are the only GFAYs that I haven't cussed out in the last ten years. Really, not a bad tire.

I have run Goodyear shoes on my Camaros. Really good tire imo. Got a lot of bad press because of lack of grip cold. Warmed up properly, I had faith in their grip. I was still a good bit above the wear bars on the stock trail runners my truck came with. Blow out took the bedside and bumper with it. So now I'm leery...

 

[MrScottly]

Have you tried the Cooper AT3? Probably the best AT tire I've ever had. 12 ply, nice usable tread design and quiet. Excellent tire. After I had a goodyear blow out on my last truck and cause $4900 in damage, I lost all faith in Goodyear.

Last four trucks I had, I put Nitto Ridge Grapplers on them. Smooth, wear well, handle good...Until it get's wet. Then ya gotta ease them into things.

 

[Ghengis 6]

Last four trucks I had, I put Nitto Ridge Grapplers on them. Smooth, wear well, handle good...Until it get's wet. Then ya gotta ease them into things.

I think the ridge grapplers are the Nitto Sand tire? Can't recall offhand. Haven't had these good years in the rain yet. S. Texas. The trail runners that came stock on the'20 model worked excellent till it didn't.

 

[GATORB8]

I think the ridge grapplers are the Nitto Sand tire? Can't recall offhand. Haven't had these good years in the rain yet. S. Texas. The trail runners that came stock on the'20 model worked excellent till it didn't.

AT/MT Hybrid. Basically a tamed down trail grappler.

 

[AXE]

The Good-for-a-year's on mine are the only GFAYs that I haven't cussed out in the last ten years. Really, not a bad tire.

My neighbors got about 20k on my 1500 GY MTs and they look pretty good. He does some light towing and offroading, but mostly commuting. He said they are starting to produce some road noise, which is what I see most complain about.

 

[AXE]

I think the ridge grapplers are the Nitto Sand tire? Can't recall offhand. Haven't had these good years in the rain yet. S. Texas. The trail runners that came stock on the'20 model worked excellent till it didn't.

I ran the GY Territory in heavy rain and they did great. Also ran them lighter rain towing 10k and they seemed good there too. Lots of siping on this tread, so should be good!

 

[Ghengis 6]

AT/MT Hybrid. Basically a tamed down trail grappler.

I just went over to the Nitto website to look these over, along with a few others. Been awhile since I've looked at Nitto. You have these on a 1500 I imagine? Load range C/D.. I also read the reviews. One said not good in the rain.. hmm

 

[MrScottly]

I ran the GY Territory in heavy rain and they did great. Also ran them lighter rain towing 10k and they seemed good there too. Lots of siping on this tread, so should be good!

When I bought my truck, I traveled to a south Florida dealer to get it...Driving home through Alligator Alley three days before a major hurricane in rain so thick, traffic was slowed to 35mph, my ass was puckered. The Goodyears did not falter. On that night, I was impressed with them as both a wet weather tire and as a big tire that did not vibrate. That was a first (for me) for a Goodyear.

 

[securityguy]

For me, and my experiences, it's either Michelin, BFG, Toyo or Nitto. Goodyear is at the very bottom of my list and I think there tires are crap. If I buy a new vehicle with Goodyear tires, regardless of the vehicle, that's typically the first thing to go.

 

[GATORB8]

I just went over to the Nitto website to look these over, along with a few others. Been awhile since I've looked at Nitto. You have these on a 1500 I imagine? Load range C/D.. I also read the reviews. One said not good in the rain.. hmm

I ran them on my Ram 1500 in 295/65R20 E load and I have 37x12.50R18 E loads on the 2500 ZR2.

In the Ram, I was getting a solid 50+ kmi out of a set of them. I drive pretty conservatively but never had any issues in the rain unless I put my foot it and broke the tires loose. In NC, and most of my driving is within a few hundred miles, so very little snow/below freezing use. I did run from central NC to East TN at least once a month during the last several years, and that run on I40 west of Ashville is about the best high speed test of tires, and never had issues maintaining my usual 5 over.

 

[Ghengis 6]

I ran them on my Ram 1500 in 295/65R20 E load and I have 37x12.50R18 E loads on the 2500 ZR2.

In the Ram, I was getting a solid 50+ kmi out of a set of them. I drive pretty conservatively but never had any issues in the rain unless I put my foot it and broke the tires loose. In NC, and most of my driving is within a few hundred miles, so very little snow/below freezing use. I did run from central NC to East TN at least once a month during the last several years, and that run on I40 west of Ashville is about the best high speed test of tires, and never had issues maintaining my usual 5 over.

Yeah, I went over and looked and saw different load ranges. Possibly wasn't looking at the exact size. I'm not against em at all. The GY territory are fine so far. Collect too many rocks for my liking and LOUD. So far the best tires I've had are the Coopers. Again, opinion. Far more quiet and less rock collections.

 

[Ghengis 6]

For me, and my experiences, it's either Michelin, BFG, Toyo or Nitto. Goodyear is at the very bottom of my list and I think there tires are crap. If I buy a new vehicle with Goodyear tires, regardless of the vehicle, that's typically the first thing to go.

Michelin is an excellent truck tire. No experience with off road stuff. Toyota, Nitto are both manufactured by the same company. The only true American Tire manufacturers are GY and Cooper. Not saying every tire is made in the US. But American companies.

 

[MrScottly]

Michelin is an excellent truck tire. No experience with off road stuff. Toyota, Nitto are both manufactured by the same company. The only true American Tire manufacturers are GY and Cooper. Not saying every tire is made in the US. But American companies

There really is no such thing as an American company any longer...Or for that matter, a Japanese, Korean, European, or any other company with publicly traded stock. Their home office may be located in a particular country, but they are owned by stockholders that reside anywhere in the world. Take Goodyear: Blackrock, Vanguard, and other institutional investors...Both domestic and foreign...own 80% of the company.