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custom90



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Terrafirma steering damper
Has anyone got one of the Terrafirma steering dampers especially the RTC (return to centre)? If so what are your thoughts and feelings and ultimately was it worth buying? Terrafirma seems some pretty good kit and have had Lightforce join up now too. http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=11&grp=78
Post #41639 30th Sep 2010 11:51am
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Michael S



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I'm thinking about one as now I've thrown my original alloys with Grabber TRs in the back of the shed for winter; my HD rims with 7.50 XZLs shimmy like hell when I hit a drain cover and at 5kg heavier each wheel and tyre the standard damper seems inadequate. On my Td5 I put on a De Carbon damper and never worried again. The only worry I have is mud, crud and stones getting inside the spring so maybe a plain one will be better.

Some say the OE is fine but in my experience they don't last; I just want to drive the thing not be under it changing dampers.

Michael
Post #41830 3rd Oct 2010 2:55pm
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midmaik



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I bought that thing and I would never buy it again. Bad quality and a massive faulty design.


Mike
Post #43632 27th Oct 2010 7:05am
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AndrewS



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Michael S wrote:
my HD rims with 7.50 XZLs shimmy like hell when I hit a drain cover and at 5kg heavier each wheel and tyre the standard damper seems inadequate.


These are standard fitment on a 130 and the damper on a 130 is the same as all other models. What you describe I have experienced when fitting bigger wheels and tyres that were not balanced properly.
It may be worth getting the fronts checked to make sure they are balanced 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #43644 27th Oct 2010 8:59am
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
AndrewS wrote:
Michael S wrote:
my HD rims with 7.50 XZLs shimmy like hell when I hit a drain cover and at 5kg heavier each wheel and tyre the standard damper seems inadequate.


These are standard fitment on a 130 and the damper on a 130 is the same as all other models. What you describe I have experienced when fitting bigger wheels and tyres that were not balanced properly.
It may be worth getting the fronts checked to make sure they are balanced


I have had this once and it turned out to be a knacked wheel bearing but Andrew quote above is more likely.

Boy
Post #43652 27th Oct 2010 9:53am
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Cibit



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Hi
I got one after replacing the boosts. Honestly it makes little difference to centreing the wheels IMO but it reduces wheel vibration and the jerks and twists that can occur offroading or hitting curbs etc Thumbs Up 59 2.4 110 XS Utility
55 TD5 110 CSW Special Vehicle
Post #43790 28th Oct 2010 2:16pm
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custom90



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But then is that a good thing because you can't feel how hard your hitting things?
Post #43792 28th Oct 2010 3:15pm
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