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MattyEssex

Member Since: 23 Jul 2021
Location: Essex
Posts: 77

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Indus Silver

Replacement Steering Damper

After some advise, changing my rusty steering damper out and the replacement Old Man Emu is just to big to go into the fixing.

I’ve removed the surface rust that had built
up but is still too tight to get it in.

Other than heat up and try to widen slightly, not sure how I’ll do that, can anyone else suggest how to get it in?

Also can you drive without one on?

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20th Mar 2023 7:15pm

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1953

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

A pricey fix but a much better end result is to fit the Gwyn Lewis Sumo bar kit
Had the same issue and fitted the kit on the drive, great upgrade 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
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20th Mar 2023 7:37pm

swt

Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 164

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I had exactly the same problem with what looks like it may be the same yellow-painted make of damper. The metal insert of the bush was a millimetre or two too large. Turned out there was nothing wrong with the old one after all, but my plan had been to carefully grind down the insert. Wasn't confident in my skills to get a good finish, mind.

20th Mar 2023 7:56pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5804

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Yes you can drive without one, and you shouldn’t notice a massive difference if the rest of the steering system is ok, and especially if your old one is knackered.

I’m in Herts near Essex and if you want pop over and I will grind a few mm off the centre bush.

20th Mar 2023 8:15pm

MatLandy

Member Since: 11 Sep 2020
Location: Paris
Posts: 191

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Had the same with OME steering damper. Just grind the metal insert and it will slot in the bracket. Should be a snug fit anyway as when tightening the bolt it should lock both faces of the bracket against the metal insert.

/Mat

20th Mar 2023 8:16pm

MattyEssex

Member Since: 23 Jul 2021
Location: Essex
Posts: 77

landy andy wrote:
Yes you can drive without one, and you shouldn’t notice a massive difference if the rest of the steering system is ok, and especially if your old one is knackered.

I’m in Herts near Essex and if you want pop over and I will grind a few mm off the centre bush.

Andy thanks so much I have managed to get it so close but just cannot get the final mm’s

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20th Mar 2023 8:29pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5804

That’ll go. Get a podger in there.

20th Mar 2023 8:44pm

hornet

Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Western Europe
Posts: 362

21st Mar 2023 12:46pm

MattyEssex

Member Since: 23 Jul 2021
Location: Essex
Posts: 77

Just wanted to say thanks to Andy for helping me out today, top guy and had it all fixed up in 15mins !!

21st Mar 2023 3:40pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5804

No problem. Pleased to help, and nice to meet 👍🏻👍🏻

21st Mar 2023 6:06pm

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