Powerdown Steering Damper for Heavy Truck - Kenworth/Western Star/Mack/FreightlinerSteering dampers absorb road-generated vibration and shock before it reaches the steering wheel. On a heavy truck running wide tyres on Australian roads, uncontrolled steering vibration is not just uncomfortable - it is a fatigue multiplier that forces drivers into constant micro-corrections across an entire shift. Research into heavy vehicle driver fatigue consistently identifies steering vibration as a significant contributor to alertness degradation on long routes.A correctly specified steering damper reduces shimmy at highway speed, absorbs kickback from road corrugations and eliminates the constant low-level vibration transmitted through the steering column. The difference is immediately noticeable to any driver who has driven with and without one. Reduces steering shimmy and vibration - measurably reduces driver fatigue on long-distance routes Absorbs kickback from road corrugations before it reaches the driver through the steering wheel Universal design suits most solid-axle Japanese, European and American trucks and buses Complete fitting kits (SB3902, SB3903, SB3904) available separately for major platforms Powerdown damping rates engineered specifically for Australian road surface conditions Correct steering damper condition contributes to heavy vehicle safety compliance Signs your steering damper needs replacing: Steering shimmy at highway speed particularly after hitting corrugations, kickback through the wheel on rough surfaces, increased driver fatigue and arm tiredness on long routes, or visible oil on the damper body. Steering dampers should be inspected every 100,000km.Vehicle fitment: Heavy Truck - Kenworth/Western Star/Mack/FreightlinerPart number: SS2716 | Vendor: Powerdown | Australian designed for heavy commercial vehicles | Technical enquiries: 02 4949 0000 | [email protected]
