Steering damper

[anthonygubbin]

Hi guys how stiff should my damper be? It seems fairly easy to push in and out, hence I am thinking it is on its way out. Some leakage has occured but not sure how much stiffness has been lost hence the former question.

Regards A

[anthonygubbin]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Steering-Damper-Jeep-Wrangler-TJ-10-1996-07-4x4-Brand-New-Stabiliser-Front-Shock-/120980914351?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2b0640af

Any thoughts on this one?

Regards A

[Cypher]

Mine was completely stuffed, oil soaked, etc. Got a new one from Repco for around $90 as I needed it then and there. New one was much stiffer compared to the old one.

[Raisins78]

Best thing I ever did on my old Patrol was buy an adjustable steering damper.
not a return to centre one though.
After a few drives, offroad treks etc, I found the best setting between to soft and sloppy and too stiff for fast steering changes.
I bought a Tuffdog one, end up being around 6 out of 9.
If you get bigger tyres, you can knock it up a notch etc.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tough-Dog-Adjustable-Steering-Damper-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-ZG-94-01-TJ-Wranger-96-07-/130642908048?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6aec9390

[Dustbowl]

I first noticed mine bleeding out a few months ago, put it off for a while (as we all do :rolleyes: ) but now I do everything with it and have no issues, steering is responsive but forgiving, no wobble issues and wheeling goes great, starting to wonder what it's meant to be there for :p

[Raisins78]

its to slow down the steering if you hit a tree root, rut, rock etc.
It also smooths out steering wobble on rough roads.
Hit a decent rut and the wheel will spin that fast it will break your hand....A decent valved steering damper will slow it down enough to just bruise....most times

[anthonygubbin]

Thanks guys I will try my car parts supplier if Repco is $90 then I should be able to get one for $70 at Car Parts Plus.

Regards A

[Antiferret]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Steering-Damper-Jeep-Wrangler-TJ-10-1996-07-4x4-Brand-New-Stabiliser-Front-Shock-/120980914351?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2b0640af

Any thoughts on this one?

Regards A

yep, put that one in 2 days ago. Much better manners compared to stock! larger diameter and about 25% stiffer.

the eye in my stock one snapped clean off!!!! very scary at 100kph! Shuddeeerrrr........

[anthonygubbin]

yep, put that one in 2 days ago. Much better manners compared to stock! larger diameter and about 25% stiffer.

the eye in my stock one snapped clean off!!!! very scary at 100kph! Shuddeeerrrr........

Cool I will order one today, thanks.

Regards A

[anthonygubbin]

Done... thanks.

Regards A

[Dustbowl]

its to slow down the steering if you hit a tree root, rut, rock etc.
It also smooths out steering wobble on rough roads.
Hit a decent rut and the wheel will spin that fast it will break your hand....A decent valved steering damper will slow it down enough to just bruise....most times

Hahaha right, I understand now, I might look into one :p

The one I have still provides resistance, jut not all that much ;)