what happens when the steering dampener (shock on steering) goes out?

[jeepguy4276]

I'm not sure if I'm calling it the right word, but it looks like a shock on the front of the steering gear. I'm wondering what you'd notice in steering when it goes bad.

 

[dude1116]

Are you referring to on SFA vehicles? Pretty sure you get some death wobble if that happens.

 

[tommudd]

I'm not sure if I'm calling it the right word, but it looks like a shock on the front of the steering gear. I'm wondering what you'd notice in steering when it goes bad.

Well if SFA, the shock if it goes bad shouldn't do much really, may feel a bit looser going down the road as far as steering response
If you have loose or worn parts many think more or larger shock is needed to help control it which is not the case
If talking about IFS we don't have steering stabilizers ( shocks) on them

 

[JasonJ]

As designed, Liberty's dont have one.

That being said, my Uncle's XJ.. I think that's what the old Cherokee was, had his blow out. Still would steer of course, but if you hit a pothole or big bump, it would jar the steering and cause the steering wheel to move sharply left or right.

 

[tjkj2002]

As designed, Liberty's dont have one.

That being said, my Uncle's XJ.. I think that's what the old Cherokee was, had his blow out. Still would steer of course, but if you hit a pothole or big bump, it would jar the steering and cause the steering wheel to move sharply left or right.

That is called "bump steer".




If you build the SFA right there is no need for a SS,I only run 1 to slow down the steering as using a pump designed for a R&P steering is a bit much for a regular worm type steering box so I had hyper sensitive steering even with 4+ degrees of caster.

 

[jeepguy4276]

I guess that was a dumb question. I didn't even think if our ifs setups would have them. Thanks for ending my stupidity. Lol

 

[M38 Bob]

I guess that was a dumb question. I didn't even think if our ifs setups would have them. Thanks for ending my stupidity. Lol

They helped with your ignorance. Stupidity is a whole nother deal!!!:happy175:

:gr_grin: :gr_grin:

Just joking, impossible to resist that low hanging fruit. :33::33:

Bob

 

[turblediesel]

Good news is, the death wobble didn't get you so it's only half broke... good for a few more miles.

I used to be stupid but the death wobble cured me.

 

[the_dealer]

That is called "bump steer".




If you build the SFA right there is no need for a SS,I only run 1 to slow down the steering as using a pump designed for a R&P steering is a bit much for a regular worm type steering box so I had hyper sensitive steering even with 4+ degrees of caster.

The only time I've ever had dw or bump steer it was from a worn out track bar and/or loose axle end bolt. A stabilizer is like a bottle of stop leak

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