Anyone put on a steering stabilizer / shock?

[Reworked LMTV]

Anyone put on a steering stabilizer / shock? on their LMTV?

 

[Reworked LMTV]

Anyone put on a steering stabilizer / shock? on their LMTV?

I guess that would be no...

 

[coachgeo]

I guess that would be no...

Not a bad idea. Would think it would take a double shock.... only in that not sure they make them that big. Maybe check to see if they make after market bolt ons for big rigs Kodiaks etc.

 

[Reworked LMTV]

Not a bad idea. Would think it would take a double shock.... only in that not sure they make them that big. Maybe check to see if they make after market bolt ons for big rigs Kodiaks etc.

Think I will make one custom. Wonder if the shocks are significantly different from a standard axle shock.

 

[coachgeo]

Think I will make one custom. Wonder if the shocks are significantly different from a standard axle shock.

Here is a neat idea.... stabilizer with return to center built in

http://www.hitchsource.com/roadmast...ring-stabilizer-unit-needed-rssa-p-36325.html just the stabilizer......

 

[Third From Texas]

Think I will make one custom. Wonder if the shocks are significantly different from a standard axle shock.

Two factors:

Travel (rebound and compression) and dampening (ie: valving, etc to exert the proper force needed).

You'd need to do some cipherin'

(don't for get to carry your naughts)

 

[Third From Texas]

Some stuff here:

https://www.truckid.com/steering-dampers-stabilizers.html

https://www.triplesbuilt.com/

 

[Third From Texas]

Nothing really new, but a good read here (especially for those not fully familiar with the concept):

https://txtire.com/blog/view/steering-stabilizers-the-truth

 

[Awesomeness]

Anyone put on a steering stabilizer / shock? on their LMTV?

What goal are you after? I'm not trying to keep you from trying it, but if you think yours needs it, there may be something wrong with your steering. I know mine is 100% not in need of a steering stabilizer, even when offroad.

 

[coachgeo]

What goal are you after? I'm not trying to keep you from trying it, but if you think yours needs it, there may be something wrong with your steering. I know mine is 100% not in need of a steering stabilizer, even when offroad.

Massively agree. Check slop in components etc. first.

There is another factor though.... the size of the pilot..... a smaller less physical person will get tossed around more by the steering wheel while driving even if the steering is good. Steering stabilizer helps in this scenario.