New OME Stabilizer has a dead spot...

[vtsoundman]

Posted this on other forums, didn't get much response....Hoping folks can chime in here...

Anyone know if the dead zone / dead spot in OME steerinf stabilizers is common?

Dead zone / dead spot : place where shock provides no damping - usually in the middle of its stroke...

Just rcvd a new one from Qtec and I can move the shock back & forth ~0.2" w/o resistance (I can hear the oil squirt back & forth). This typically means the stabilizer is bad and defeats the purpose the damper...anyone else have this issue or notice the problem?

I'm running up against a time limit and want to know if I am wasting my time getting a replacement from Qtec or simply returning it on their dime. I went through several Ranchos that had a dead spot in 09 for my Jeep until I found one without a dead zone.

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[KMET]

What size tire/lift combo?

That dead spot you speak of is likely do to geometry. Google about Currie Currectlync JK.

 

[vtsoundman]

The dead spot is in the stabilizer shock itself...Not in the steering....

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[kojackJKU]

The dead spot is in the stabilizer shock itself...Not in the steering....

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Just use the stock one. or, a teraflex unit. I installed a teraflex SS and it worked great. I had 60,000 kms on the teraflex unit without issue.

 

[KMET]

In fact, it is your steering angle. You've changed the stock geometry (Castor too) after swamping coils, plus you're putting too much faith (Stress) into steering dampeners.

(Relatively- Still needs maintenance) Problem free steering? Correct the steering angles and use adjustable upper & lowers. Just fixing your castor should improve steering feel.....

Good Luck!

 

[chasespeed]

I'm pretty sure what he's saying, is, with the stabilizer in his hands, and compressing and extending it, there is a spot where no damping is happening.

Not even on the Jeep.

So, no, his geometry isn't the issue here.

I have a brand new one that does the same thing. And one that doesn't.

As far as what to tell you, I don't know.

Dampers have their place. I've driven plenty of vehicles without them. My Jeep is the first one that I've even bothered with a damper.

My 2 cents.... sorry it's not much help.

Chase

 

[ReconH3]

Shouldn't do that. Means it wasn't purged properly or the gas piston used to eliminate this was not charged properly either. Send it back.

 

[vtsoundman]

Thanks everyone. Spoke to OME and they confirmed it is likely bad. Already have a new one in route.

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