Shock on steering rack - Ford Forums

Roxy · 10-27-2005, 17:52

Hi,
I have a 85 F150 4X4, On the steering rack there is a shock attached horizontally.It seems to be loose and maybe even broken.What is the function of this shock? since I don't know if it is still OK and it is very easy to replace what should I replace it with?

tufLTD · 10-28-2005, 03:31

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Originally Posted by Roxy

Hi,
I have a 85 F150 4X4, On the steering rack there is a shock attached horizontally.It seems to be loose and maybe even broken.What is the function of this shock? since I don't know if it is still OK and it is very easy to replace what should I replace it with?

Hi Roxy,
It's a steering damper. It stops vibrations & bumps transmitting up through the steering. They're pretty easy to replace, just a bolt or nut either end. There's plenty available after-market; Monroe, KYB, Ryder, etc & usually priced around the $100 mark.