Front Steering Stabilizer for 1964-1969 Volkswagen Beetle & More - Sachs 318 028
Help settle steering shimmy and road kickback with the SACHS Steering Damper 318028. This front steering damper is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications: the 1964-1969 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1965-1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-level application details.
- Engineered for original handling: Intelligently engineered to help restore the original steering and handling dynamics.
- Built to high standards: Designed with the highest safety, comfort, performance and quality standards in mind.
- Application-tuned valve: Valving tuned to the application pairs longevity with superior control.
- Dampening characteristics: SACHS builds its steering dampers around what it calls the best dampening characteristics.
A steering damper works like a small shock absorber on the steering linkage. It absorbs sudden jolts from the road before they reach the steering wheel. Signs this part may need replacing include steering wheel shimmy or wobble, increased kickback over bumps, and a damper that is leaking or physically damaged. Worn tie rods, ball joints or tire problems can produce similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a steering damper do?
It acts like a small shock absorber on the steering linkage. It absorbs sudden jolts and vibration from the road so less of that motion is passed to the steering wheel.
Which vehicles does the SACHS 318028 fit?
It is listed for the 1964-1969 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1965-1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for full application details.
Is this a front or rear steering damper?
The SACHS 318028 is cataloged as a front steering damper for the listed applications.
What are signs a steering damper may need replacing?
Common signs include steering wheel shimmy or wobble, more kickback over bumps, and a damper that is leaking or damaged. Other worn steering parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
What sets the SACHS steering damper design apart?
SACHS uses an application-tuned valve intended to pair longevity with control. The damper is engineered to help restore the original steering and handling dynamics.
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