Skyjacker 1966-1973 Jeep Jeepster 4 Wheel Drive Steering Damper Kit

Dual Black MAX Steering Stability for 1966-1986 Jeep CJ5 and CJ7 4WD Off-Road Builds

The Skyjacker 8200 is a Black MAX dual steering stabilizer kit purpose-built for classic Jeep CJ5, CJ7, Scrambler, CJ3, and Jeepster platforms. These iconic off-road Jeeps run solid front axles and exposed steering linkage that transfers every rock strike, rut, and bump directly into the steering wheel without adequate damping. The 8200 installs two Black MAX twin-tube cylinders in an inline configuration using dedicated mounting hardware to deliver the dual damping needed for confident, fatigue-free steering on old Jeeps running modern tire upgrades. All hardware is included for a complete bolt-on installation.

Key Features

• Skyjacker 8200 Black MAX dual steering stabilizer kit for 1966-1983 Jeep CJ5, 1976-1986 CJ7, and related CJ platforms
• Dual twin-tube Black MAX cylinders with specialized compression and extension damping valving
• Reduces steering shimmy and front-end wandering on classic Jeep CJ builds with lift kits and larger tires
• Skyjacker 8200 bolt-on installation; no cutting, welding, or modification required
• Black powder-coated cylinders for corrosion resistance in off-road environments
• Inline mounting configuration with center bracket and tie rod brackets for proper geometry
• Complete hardware kit included for full installation

Vehicle Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• 2x Skyjacker 8200 Black MAX twin-tube steering stabilizer cylinders
• Center axle mounting bracket
• Tie rod brackets (driver and passenger side)
• U-bolts, studs, poly bushings, washers, and lock nuts
• Installation instructions

About Skyjacker

Skyjacker Suspensions has been building lift kits, shocks, and steering stabilizers for Jeep and 4WD platforms from West Monroe, Louisiana, for over 40 years. Their Black MAX product line brings modern twin-tube damper technology to classic Jeep platforms, extending their capable off-road lives with steering stability unavailable when these vehicles were originally manufactured.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Skyjacker 8200 is a Black MAX dual steering stabilizer kit for 1966-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, Jeepster, Scrambler, and CJ3 platforms. It installs two Black MAX twin-tube cylinders to control steering shimmy and front-end wandering on classic Jeep builds running larger tires and lift kits.

Yes. The 1981-1985 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler is specifically listed in the 8200 fitment. The Scrambler shares the same front axle and steering geometry as the CJ7 of the same era.

Yes. The 8200 is specifically designed to control the front-end shimmy that builds running 33-inch and larger tires on CJ platforms. The dual-cylinder setup provides substantially more damping force than any factory or single-cylinder replacement can offer.

Yes. The 8200 is a bolt-on kit using the CJ's front axle housing and tie rod as mounting points. All brackets and hardware are included. No cutting, welding, or drilling is required.

The 8200 uses the front axle housing and tie rod as its mounting base. Aftermarket axles that retain the same housing diameter and tie rod position as the factory Spicer 30 or Spicer 44 are generally compatible. Verify bracket clearance with your specific axle build before ordering.

Classic CJ Jeeps are notorious for loose, vibration-prone highway steering due to their solid front axles, long exposed tie rods, and minimal factory damping. The 8200 adds twin-cylinder inline damping that absorbs road surface inputs and tire imbalance vibration before it reaches the steering wheel, resulting in noticeably steadier highway tracking.

A single replacement provides one-for-one damping improvement over the factory unit. The 8200 dual kit provides twice the damping force by running two cylinders simultaneously, which is essential for CJs running large tires where a single cylinder is insufficient.

The 8200 is covered by Skyjacker's standard limited manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact Skyjacker Suspensions or your authorized dealer for specific warranty terms.

Installation Overview

1. Chock the rear wheels, engage the parking brake, and center the steering wheel.
2. Press greased hourglass bushings into both stabilizer cylinder body eyes.
3. Mount the center axle bracket to the front axle housing using the supplied U-bolts. Snug but do not fully tighten.
4. Install the passenger-side tie rod bracket on top of the tie rod with U-bolts. Repeat for driver side.
5. Install washers and poly stem bushings on each stabilizer shaft end and connect to tie rod brackets. Tighten until bushings begin to swell.
6. Extend each stabilizer to half travel. Torque center axle U-bolts to 30 ft-lbs and tie rod bracket U-bolts to 240 in-lbs.
7. Cycle steering lock to lock. Confirm no binding and adequate clearance. After 100 miles, re-check all hardware torque.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.