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May 31, 2024 - 09:53 AM
A steering damper, also known as a steering stabilizer, is made to help control sudden movements in the steering wheel (such as when you hit a pothole), reduce steering shimmy, and offer overall better comfort and control at the steering wheel. In contrast, shock absorbers control the rate at which suspension springs compress and expand, preventing excessive bouncing and making sure your tires maintain contact with the road.
While steering dampers and shock absorbers look similar, the key consideration between the two is that steering dampers have equal damping on each side while shocks do not. Therefore, steering dampers control your steering evenly, whether the vibration or movement comes from the left or right. Shock absorbers tend to have uneven rates of damping, where the compression and rebound strokes respond differently.
While steering dampers and shock absorbers look similar, the key consideration between the two is that steering dampers have equal damping on each side while shocks do not. Therefore, steering dampers control your steering evenly, whether the vibration or movement comes from the left or right. Shock absorbers tend to have uneven rates of damping, where the compression and rebound strokes respond differently.
