{"product_id":"fcs-226332-steering-damper-front","title":"FCS 226332 Steering Damper - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFront Steering Damper for HD Trucks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFCS 226332 is a front steering damper for select 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, as well as 2011-2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD applications. It is specified by compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to match the steering travel required for these heavy-duty trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront steering damper application for HD truck steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 14.33 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 23.82 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke length: 9.49 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2011-2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFCS part number 226332 for direct application lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFCS 226332 is a steering damper built for front-end steering control on heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC trucks. The listed compressed length of 14.33 inches, extended length of 23.82 inches, and 9.49 inches of stroke provide the dimensional reference needed when matching the damper to the vehicle’s steering geometry. This part number 226332 is a fitment-specific replacement for Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 HD models from 2011 through 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFCS is the brand line identified for this steering damper, and part number 226332 is cataloged for front installation on these HD platforms. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues This Part Addresses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive steering wheel shake on rough pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end wander during highway driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering feedback caused by road impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced control feel in heavy-duty truck steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear-related damping loss in the front steering circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front steering damper dimensions before installation and compare them to the listed compressed length, extended length, and stroke length. Confirm the application by year, make, model, and front position for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 HD. Inspect mounting points and surrounding steering components for wear before replacing the damper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFCS 226332 is cataloged as a fitment-specific steering damper for the listed Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD applications, with dimensional specifications provided for application matching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FCS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52958154981557,"sku":"FCSG-226332","price":58.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/FC_226332_Fro.jpg?v=1786427570","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/fcs-226332-steering-damper-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}