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tolley



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steering damper
which steering damper is best for a defender 90,my 90 is following the contours of the road a bit much ,had most other things check't so might be worth trying.?
Post #101714 22nd Nov 2011 6:39pm
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bob neville



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I have heard the Tough Dog ones are good but have failed to souce one in the UK despite being given the name of a company who is supposed to sell them.

Are you sure your front shocks/bushes etc are not causing the problem ?

Bob
Post #101734 22nd Nov 2011 7:34pm
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tolley



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just had main dealer service and they had a good look but said all is ok.

i just want something to tighten things up.
Post #101738 22nd Nov 2011 7:40pm
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bob neville



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Ahh so they should have noticed any real problems there.

I have not actually had any problems with the standard LR steering damper, they are quite cheap so maybe replace like for like ??

Bob
Post #101742 22nd Nov 2011 7:51pm
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WarPig



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You can get RTC dampers (Return To centre) from Terrafirma but I havent found anyone that has one yet.
Post #101751 22nd Nov 2011 8:33pm
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tatra805



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going from the point that tyre pressures are ok i dare saying bushings might improve more than a steering damper.

had a wandering discoI full new OME shocks, springs and steering damper didn't make a difference in wandering but the new bushing set made it dissapear instantly.

If i will need to replace another steering damper i'll go for an oem, always wondered where the price difference of the OME made any difference except for the looks. (within ''normal'' tyre size range) They are all quite simple things in the end.

just my 2cents

Smile
Post #101756 22nd Nov 2011 8:56pm
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markb110



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I have always used DeCarbon gas dampers and always found them to be suitable for my needs

I did stray once and tried a Terrafirma RTC but took it off again as the spring kept unwinding from the saddle (aparently a known issue). When this happened it causes the car to pull to one side - not nice.

With the steering guard it was a constant pain to remove the steering guard - set it up - test it - correct it - refit the guard and then a few days later do it again.

I put the DeCabon back on and never had to touch it again

Mark
Post #101765 22nd Nov 2011 9:39pm
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tolley



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yes just about to fit a steering guard so want to get it right from day one,i will give a Decadon one a try.not sure what the lift span is of the original one fitted is.


markb110 wrote:
I have always used DeCarbon gas dampers and always found them to be suitable for my needs

I did stray once and tried a Terrafirma RTC but took it off again as the spring kept unwinding from the saddle (aparently a known issue). When this happened it causes the car to pull to one side - not nice.

With the steering guard it was a constant pain to remove the steering guard - set it up - test it - correct it - refit the guard and then a few days later do it again.

I put the DeCabon back on and never had to touch it again

Mark
Post #103522 30th Nov 2011 1:37pm
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leeds



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bob neville wrote:
I have heard the Tough Dog ones are good but have failed to souce one in the UK despite being given the name of a company who is supposed to sell them.




Bob, the only UK company that I have of stocking Tough Dog parts is no longer in existence.

However Tough Dog will ship direct to the UK. Their website is HERE

HTH


Brendan


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Post #103524 30th Nov 2011 1:43pm
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bob neville



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Thanks Brendan, I guessed that might be the answer.

Bob
Post #103533 30th Nov 2011 2:42pm
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tolley



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90
looks like they only do them for 110/130?
Post #103535 30th Nov 2011 2:50pm
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BigMike



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I had an Iron Man damper on mine. It's about three times the thickness of the OEM. If someone wants it they can have it for 30 quid (pick up only, cant be arsed to post it, its heavy). It's been on about 8,000 miles. Offroad and onroad performance is transformed from standard.
Post #103642 30th Nov 2011 7:54pm
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amondeggs



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HI really interested in the damper for sale but Im too far away to collect (Telford), let me know if you would consider postage? Or if no one else comes along Thumbs Up
Post #103699 30th Nov 2011 9:55pm
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BigMike



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Ironically my Wife is actually going to Telford on Friday, her Grandfather lives there. If you PM me your email address, tomorrow I'll take a pic of it and send it to you.
Post #103704 30th Nov 2011 9:59pm
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amondeggs



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Pm sent thanks
Post #103711 30th Nov 2011 10:51pm
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