C2 Steering Stabilizer (shock) Question
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C2 Steering Stabilizer (shock) Question
I noticed that some small block 1967 Vettes w/o power steering have a "Steering Stabilizer installed between the center Link and the frame. It looks like a shock absorber right in front of the oil pan.
What it it's purpose?
Why were they not installed on non-power steering Big Block cars? All the mounting holes for it are there for one.
I know a person who installed one on his big block car and was wondering what benefits it provides on a big block car.
Does it enhance the steering stabilization?
Thanks!
What it it's purpose?
Why were they not installed on non-power steering Big Block cars? All the mounting holes for it are there for one.
I know a person who installed one on his big block car and was wondering what benefits it provides on a big block car.
Does it enhance the steering stabilization?
Thanks!
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I noticed that some small block 1967 Vettes w/o power steering have a "Steering Stabilizer installed between the center Link and the frame. It looks like a shock absorber right in front of the oil pan.
What it it's purpose?
Why were they not installed on non-power steering Big Block cars? All the mounting holes for it are there for one.
I know a person who installed one on his big block car and was wondering what benefits it provides on a big block car.
Does it enhance the steering stabilization?
Thanks!
What it it's purpose?
Why were they not installed on non-power steering Big Block cars? All the mounting holes for it are there for one.
I know a person who installed one on his big block car and was wondering what benefits it provides on a big block car.
Does it enhance the steering stabilization?
Thanks!
edit: caster wobble is like the wobbling front wheel on a shopping cart.
If you don't have caster wobble without the shock, it isn't doing anything.
On the Corvair, they just added friction in the lower ball joint to kill the wobble.
Last edited by mashinter; Aug 21, 2012 at 12:17 PM. Reason: clarification
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