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MattyEssex



Member Since: 23 Jul 2021
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 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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Post #986225 20th Mar 2023 7:15pm
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Very Happy 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 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
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Post #986227 20th Mar 2023 7:37pm
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swt



Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 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.
Post #986232 20th Mar 2023 7:56pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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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.
Post #986236 20th Mar 2023 8:15pm
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MatLandy



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France 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
Post #986238 20th Mar 2023 8:16pm
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MattyEssex



Member Since: 23 Jul 2021
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Indus Silver
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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Post #986241 20th Mar 2023 8:29pm
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landy andy



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That’ll go. Get a podger in there. Wink
Post #986248 20th Mar 2023 8:44pm
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hornet



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Post #986308 21st Mar 2023 12:46pm
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MattyEssex



Member Since: 23 Jul 2021
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Indus Silver
Just wanted to say thanks to Andy for helping me out today, top guy and had it all fixed up in 15mins !!
Post #986329 21st Mar 2023 3:40pm
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landy andy



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No problem. Pleased to help, and nice to meet 👍🏻👍🏻
Post #986347 21st Mar 2023 6:06pm
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