Topic: Steering stabilizer

[Bounty Hunter]

Look at competition level rigs. They also don't have them. They endure far more abuse than a weekend warrior could reasonably dish out...

Poor analogy as most comp rigs have full hydraulic steering or hydro assist, in which the hydraulic cylinder serves the same purpose to dampen harsh unwanted steering input as a stabilizer would.

[AGUHR]

I didn't add the stabilizer yet and drove a 2 hour ride up to a wheeling spot and wheeled for 5 hours and drove home.

Off road - didnt notice any difference with it or not.

On the road about 60mph it is a little jerky. But,for $50 I'll probably go ahead and add it,

[Clem]

Full hydraulic steering serves to point the wheels on full on competition rigs. Nothing more. What pressure is that pump putting out? The more rpms, full hydro likes to "walk".

[Bounty Hunter]

Full hydraulic steering serves to point the wheels on full on competition rigs. Nothing more. What pressure is that pump putting out? The more rpms, full hydro likes to "walk".

It's also hydraulic, and dampens side forces just as a 'hydraulic' steering stabilizer does.

[Clem]

A shock absorber is not the same as a hydraulic piston.

[jdarg]

Its probably most commonly a band-aid or fail-safe, but it does have a purpose offroad. I've heard of folks busting fingers, esp. on the old CJ steering wheels, because the tires hit something and put feedback into the steering steering wheel so quickly & forcefully. AMC wheels had those little holes you could put your fingers in.

[Jeffy]

Its probably most commonly a band-aid or fail-safe, but it does have a purpose offroad. I've heard of folks busting fingers, esp. on the old CJ steering wheels, because the tires hit something and put feedback into the steering steering wheel so quickly & forcefully. AMC wheels had those little holes you could put your fingers in.

I doubt a stabilizer will prevent that.  That's why you drive with your thumbs out and not wrapped around the wheel.  Even a YJ wheel can break your thumbs.

[Bounty Hunter]

Prevent, no.  Minimize the risk, definitely.