What is a "steering stabilizer?"

A steering stabilizer is essentially a "neutral" shock absorber - that is, it exerts no pressure in either direction as somel wheel shocks do. They do function similarly in that they absorb rapid movements resulting from driving conditions.

It is attached through custom brackets behind the skid plate at the front of the Xterra, located just ahead of the engine. One end attaches to the frame, the other to the steering center rod.

Several manufacturers have created kits (which include all necessary mounting hardware).