Can anyone help with an installation issue on my steering stabilizer?

[Mgarate]

Can anyone help with an installation issue on my steering stabilizer? The previous setup was a Teraflex 9550VVS using a track bar bolt adapter.
I contacted Rancho, and they advised me to order the RS77418 steering stabilizer. However, I’m having an issue with the piston side at the track bar bolt—it doesn’t slide in and appears to be a smaller diameter. Am I supposed to remove the sleeve?
The rod side installs fine on the bracket. Or was I supposed to order the RS77401 instead (even though Rancho said that one was not correct)?
Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[jeeeep]

don't remove the sleeve, you may have to drill out the piston side sleeve to fit.

Can you replace the bolt on the adapter?

 

[Mgarate]

Can you replace the bolt on the adapter?

Yes I could, but prefer not too. That would involve removing bolt on trackbar.

 

[jeeeep]

Yes I could, but prefer not too. That would involve removing bolt on trackbar.

it shouldn't be difficult, post a pic of the adapter

 

[Mgarate]

it shouldn't be difficult, post a pic of the adapter

Will do once i get home. The issue is finding the correct replacement.
This is the one that is installed Stock pic from Teraflex.

 

[Mike Pierson]

Will do once i get home. The issue is finding the correct replacement.
This is the one that is installed Stock pic from Teraflex.
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When I had the synergy post and the OEM stabilizer, which I understand is also made by Rancho, I had to drill out the bushing on the shock. I also applied a little of the silver goop on the post so it was easier to remove later.

 

[jeeeep]

Will do once i get home. The issue is finding the correct replacement.
This is the one that is installed Stock pic from Teraflex.
View attachment 437443

got it, drill out the sleeve to fit, guessing 1/2" using a step bit or, take the sleeve to ACE hardware and find one to match with the correct opening. Drilling then out is pretty simple if you have some basic tools

EDIT - holy shit, when did step bits become so pricey!

 

[Mgarate]

THese are the Rancho Spec on the RS77418 steering Stabilizer

 

[jeeeep]

THese are the Rancho Spec on the RS77418 steering Stabilizer
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yep, just shy of the 1/2", drilling it is easy

 

[Mike Pierson]

THese are the Rancho Spec on the RS77418 steering Stabilizer
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Word of warning on the drilling… make sure it’s a sharp bit so you can move through it easily. You don’t want it to get too hot where the bushing looses adhesion to rubber in there. Been there done that. Lol

 

[jeeeep]

Word of warning on the drilling… make sure it’s a sharp bit so you can move through it easily. You don’t want it to get too hot where the bushing looses adhesion to rubber in there. Been there done that. Lol

This^^^
Sharp bit and cutting oil will make it easy