{"product_id":"fcs-226318-steering-damper-front","title":"FCS 226318 Steering Damper - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteering Damper Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFCS steering damper part number 226318 is a front steering component for select Ram and Dodge Ram trucks. It is built around measured compressed, extended, and stroke lengths to match the application requirements for steering control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront steering damper for select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Ram 1500 applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 14.33 in.; extended length: 23.7 in.; stroke length: 9.37 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement format for vehicles listed in the fitment data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFCS part number 226318 for easy identification and ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis FCS steering damper, part number 226318, is listed for front fitment on 1994-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 1994-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 1997-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2011-2013 Ram 2500, and 2011-2012 Ram 3500. The measured travel range helps match the steering system geometry used on these trucks, making it a practical replacement when the original damper is worn or no longer controlling steering movement properly. If you are servicing a Dodge Ram or Ram truck steering system, this part number 226318 provides a fitment-specific option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering shimmy or wheel shake at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive steering feedback over rough pavement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or leaking steering damper replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring steering stability after suspension wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle year, model, and front application before ordering. Confirm the compressed and extended lengths against the original damper to ensure proper travel and mounting geometry. For 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 3500 applications, the fitment notes specify OEM number 52038276.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFCS supplies steering and suspension replacement parts for service applications, and this damper is cataloged with application-specific fitment data for the listed Ram and Dodge Ram trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FCS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267524386997,"sku":"FCSG-226318","price":48.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/FC_226318_Fro.jpg?v=1789448805","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/fcs-226318-steering-damper-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}