Gareth Dickens Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Busy with some new mods and wonder if it is necessary/recommended to refit my steering damper? Do defenders have them fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnb57 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Gareth AFAIK all the coil sprung Land Rovers were fitted with a steering damper, so I guess it would make sense to fit one - they fitted them for a reason. The steering drag link is available with the damper bracketry in place for the Series and is not too dear (£17.95 from Craddocks) and the chassis bracketry shouldnt be too difficult to fab up............ Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Dickens Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Gareth AFAIK all the coil sprung Land Rovers were fitted with a steering damper, so I guess it would make sense to fit one - they fitted them for a reason. The steering drag link is available with the damper bracketry in place for the Series and is not too dear (£17.95 from Craddocks) and the chassis bracketry shouldnt be too difficult to fab up............ Paul Thanks I had a damper on but replaced the new fwd crossmember again. I'll put the setup back in. I'm trying to cut corners as this build has been dragging on forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 It's not required - I don't run one with my PAS setup. More of a personal taste thing, although depending on the geometry of your setup you may find it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Isn't it mainly there to protect the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 steering damper is there to protect the steering & drivers hands from kickback when travelling over rough ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 PAS without a damper won't kick back over rough ground. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Dickens Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 PAS without a damper won't kick back over rough ground. Les. It seems to me as if the steering box has internal damping. Maybe it is best to leave it on though as they are fitted to defenders. Probably helps on corrugated roads as we have plenty here. Can only be good to assist with stability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I've driven mine off-road and on hundreds of miles of corrugated tracks, with relatively large tyres (37") and not had a problem with it kicking back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I run with two ! I think it helps reduce wear on the tre s JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Dickens Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I run with two ! I think it helps reduce wear on the tre s JMHO well I've built the bracket so its going back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.