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[GMCnet] Steering Damper. Does it help much? [message #285347]

Wed, 19 August 2015 00:14

BobDunahugh

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The one on my 78 appears to be original. I'm sure that it's not vary effective any more. But it handles vary well at this time. Any input on this? Bob Dunahugh78 RoyaleMember GMCMI
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Re: [GMCnet] Steering Damper. Does it help much? [message #285353 is a reply to message #285347]

Wed, 19 August 2015 07:26

MikeT

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Dave Lenzi took mine off and said I did not need it. I've been driving without one for years.

Mike Thomas Marine City, MI 77 ex Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] Steering Damper. Does it help much? [message #285358 is a reply to message #285347]

Wed, 19 August 2015 08:13

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If it aint broke.......

BobDunahugh wrote on Wed, 19 August 2015 01:14

The one on my 78 appears to be original. I'm sure that it's not vary effective any more. But it handles vary well at this time. Any input on this? Bob Dunahugh78 RoyaleMember GMCMI
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Re: [GMCnet] Steering Damper. Does it help much? [message #285367 is a reply to message #285347]

Wed, 19 August 2015 08:51

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Bob de Kruyff recently noted that the function of the steering damper is to reduce shock loads on the steering gear box.

If it wasn't necessary I reckon the suspension / steering engineers / accountants wouldn't have installed it in the first place!

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Rob M.
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The one on my 78 appears to be original. I'm sure that it's not vary effective any more. But it handles vary well at this time.
Any input on this? Bob Dunahugh78 RoyaleMember GMCMI

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Re: [GMCnet] Steering Damper. Does it help much? [message #285376 is a reply to message #285347]

Wed, 19 August 2015 10:13

JohnL455

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Just disconnect it at one end and work the rod as you would a shock. It should feel equal resistance in both directions throughout the range while horizontal. They fail mechanically inside where there is a slack before resistance or the road grit gets to the seals and visible leaks occur. I don't think you will be disappointed with the luxury feel of a fresh replacement if yours is tired. The same type was leaking on my Jeep XJ, I found the receipt and got a free replacement at Murrys. Very nice new car feel at 210,000.

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