Monroe SC2942 Steering Damper - Front

Monroe Magnum Steering Damper SC2942

The Monroe Magnum Steering Damper SC2942 is a front steering stabilizer that helps reduce vibration before it reaches the driver. It works as a horizontal shock absorber for the steering system, helping calm steering shake on full-size Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs.

Built for OE-style steering damper applications, this Monroe Magnum Steering Damper is sized with a 12.2500-inch compressed length, 20.1250-inch extended length, and 7.8750-inch travel length. The body measures 1.8600 inches in diameter. Upper mounting uses a loop bushing mount with a 5/8-inch bushing ID and 1-5/16-inch bushing OAL, while the lower end uses a stem mount with a 2-3/8-inch stem length and 3/8-inch-16 thread pitch.

Key Features

• Front steering damper for OE steering damper applications
• Monroe Magnum Steering Damper line for steering vibration control
• Compressed length: 12.2500 inches
• Extended length: 20.1250 inches
• Travel length: 7.8750 inches
• Upper mount: loop bushing mount, 5/8-inch ID, 1-5/16-inch OAL
• Lower mount: stem mount, 2-3/8-inch stem length, 3/8-inch-16 thread pitch
• Body diameter: 1.8600 inches
• Gas charged: No
• Dust shield included: No

Product Details

The Magnum Steering Damper product line is Monroe’s steering stabilizer range for reducing vibration transfer through the steering system. On applications such as the Chevrolet K1500, K2500, K3500, Tahoe, Blazer, and GMC K1500, K2500, K3500, Yukon, this part helps steady steering response by damping movement in the linkage. Part number SC2942 is a direct-fit style steering damper for front-position applications listed below.

This part cross-references KYB SS10317 and Gabriel 6853SE for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Steering wheel vibration on rough pavement
• Shimmy or shake felt through the steering system
• Harsh feedback from front-end road inputs
• Unstable steering feel on trucks and SUVs with OE steering damper setups
• Wear-related loss of damping performance in the front steering stabilizer

Installation Notes

Fits 1988-2000 Chevrolet K2500, front; 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500, front; 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; 1988-2000 GMC K2500, front; 1988-2000 GMC K3500, front; 1992-2000 GMC Yukon, front; 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500, front; 1992-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, front; 1992-1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, front; 1988-1999 GMC K1500, front; 1992-1999 GMC K1500 Suburban, front; 1992-1999 GMC K2500 Suburban, front; 1992-1993 Chevrolet Blazer, front.

Verify mount style, compressed length, extended length, and travel length against the original steering damper before installation. Confirm the front steering damper application and mounting codes LS4 and L1 match the vehicle’s OE configuration.

Quality Assurance

Monroe Magnum steering stabilizers are engineered for steering-system vibration control and application-specific fitment. SC2942 is built to match the listed OE-style front steering damper applications for Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs.