Here is another question from the newbie, I hope y’all aren’t getting tired of them. But what exactly does a steering stabilizer do? I know where it is but would just like to know exactly how it works and when one might need replacing.
But what exactly does a steering stabilizer do?
All of these guys are lying to you. Steering stabilizers, as everyone knows, are what makes your JK steer like a goddamned 911 while also completely curing death wobble AND the common cold. The more of them you have, the better: three is an acceptable minimum, but four is best... especially if you want to be popular with the ladies.
A well setup steering shouldn't need a stabilizer/damper to work well. But having one can improve the feel and handling by softening the feedback from the road.
If steering stabilizers soften feedback from the road why aren't they on independent suspension vehicles? If a well setup suspension doesn't need a damper then why do all factory solid axle vehicles have them? Are you suggesting they are not setup well?
So you can turn your wheel as normal but the steering will not react quite as violently to road surface imperfections, giving you better control in some cases.
If a well setup suspension doesn't need a damper then why do all factory solid axle vehicles have them?
From a mechanical perspective they’re not necessary. They simply exist to improve the average user’s perceived ride quality.This is a great question but there was a time that no solid axles ever had them from the factory. I think that ended in the 1980s.