bulldog stabiliser

[Ewan_5130997]

I use the bulldog 2000 blade type stabiliser with my outfit. I find when turning etc, it gives a loud creaking noise. On reading other threads I am now concerned there may be too much resistance on the friction material and that I may be causing damage to the towbar/mounting points etc.

Can anyone advise?

 

[WatsonJohnG]

They can make a creaking noise especially if there is a build up of dust etc

You can check the resistance by pushing with bathroom scales on the side of the bar at the end.

Bulldog say that you should have a reading of 60lbs

 

[WatsonJohnG]

You can download data and instruction sheets from here

http://www.bulldogsecure.com/bulldog.shopfront/category/43/uSID851273-757-871

 

[rob_jax]

Ewan,

Since the noise is almost certainly due to dust or contamination, you may want to consider servicing the Bulldog stabiliser with regard to the friction disks yourself.

You will need a torque wrench and a bench mounted vice (to hold the stabiliser base whilst working on the nuts and bolts - not really necessary - just makes the job so much easier)

Even if the friction pads need replacing (unlikely), they are quite cheap - around

 

[Cockovan]

The reason water works in quietening a stabiliser is that it works like a lubricant, reducing the effects of the stabiliser. A stabiliser works like your brakes and after going through water you are always advised to dry your brakes by applying them to restore their potential.

 

[Ewan_5130997]

thanks to all.

Gave the discs a good wash out, then checked the setting. Over 90lbs to move it....no wonder it was creaking. Ajdusted as per instructions so all should now be hunky dory.

Regards

Ewan