Skyjacker 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 Steering Damper Kit

A CJ7 on Bigger Tires Deserves a Steering Cylinder That Can Keep Up

The Skyjacker 9001 Black Max Single Cylinder steering cylinder replaces a worn or aging factory damper on the Jeep CJ7 with a heavy-duty cylinder built to control bump steer, reduce highway wander, and keep the front end tracking straight under larger tires and lift. Part number 9001 is engineered as a direct fit for the listed Jeep CJ7 application and installs with basic hand tools in under an hour.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty cylinder construction controls bump steer and reduces steering shimmy
• Direct fit replacement for the Jeep CJ7 steering system, part number 9001
• Dampens road harshness transmitted through larger tires and wheels
• Reduces driver fatigue by cutting down the physical effort needed to hold a straight line
• Backed by Skyjacker's Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Simple bolt-on installation using existing mounting hardware

Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• Skyjacker steering damper cylinder
• Mounting brackets
• Hardware kit
• Installation instructions

About Skyjacker

Skyjacker Suspensions has engineered off-road and towing suspension components since 1970 out of West Monroe, Louisiana. The company's steering dampers, lift kits, and shocks are designed and tested to hold up to the demands of lifted trucks and Jeeps running larger tire and wheel packages, and every steering stabilizer in the lineup is backed by Skyjacker's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

FAQ

The Skyjacker 9001 is a steering damper kit that fits the Jeep CJ7, designed to dampen steering harshness and control the shimmy caused by larger tires and wheels. It replaces the factory or worn stabilizer with a heavy-duty replacement cylinder built for long-term use.

Yes, this steering damper is designed to work on stock height applications as well as lifted setups, though it is commonly installed alongside a lift kit to control the added steering play from larger tires.

Yes, the kit includes brackets and hardware needed for a complete installation.

Most installers complete the swap in under an hour using basic hand tools such as sockets and wrenches, with no cutting or drilling required.

Skyjacker backs this steering damper with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects.

Yes, this is a DIY-friendly bolt-on part that most owners install in their driveway or home garage without special tools.

Larger tires and wheels add unsprung weight and leverage at the steering system, which accelerates wear on a factory damper and can cause wander, shimmy, or bump steer. A heavy-duty replacement like the 9001 is built to handle that added load.

Yes, it is designed as a direct fit replacement for the factory steering damper location on the listed Jeep CJ7 application, using the existing mounting hardware.

Install Instructions

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake, and block the rear wheels
2. Center the steering wheel so the front tires point straight ahead
3. Disconnect the factory steering damper from the axle mount and tie rod mount
4. Install the Skyjacker 9001 using the existing mounting hardware and supplied brackets
5. Torque all fasteners to manufacturer specification
6. Cycle the steering lock to lock and confirm adequate clearance before driving

Prop 65 Warning

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.