Steering Dampers

[shroom]

I think i need a new one - my arms are sore from hanging on to the wheel after driving up a river today...mine has a big dent in it.

Some thoughts/advice please..

Rancho?

this one...
http://4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=453

Or this one...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=240120717

just a couple I found looking on the net today.

I am running 32" at the moment, but would like to upgrade to 33 or 35 at some point. Have a 2" lift currently, but am looking at 4" soon.

[4WDbits]

If you plan to run 35s then opt for http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=1121.
Or you can make a bolt on adapter to fit 2 standard steering dampers.
To check the old one remove it and look for free play anywhere in its movement, oil leaks etc.

[Taz]

Is there an advantage to running two standard ones over one decent one, other than replacement costs?

Also do those EFS ones come with any sort of warranty? Cheers.

[shroom]

If you plan to run 35s then opt for http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=1121.
Or you can make a bolt on adapter to fit 2 standard steering dampers.
To check the old one remove it and look for free play anywhere in its movement, oil leaks etc.

Pulled the old one off today, it is REALLY stiff to open and close. Cannot see any oil leaks anywhere though, but it has a pretty big dent on the canister side. It looks damn old, still worth replacing?
Do the 'return to center' ones work on a big truck like a safari? I am thinking I will just get the heavy duty one from 4wd bits and be done with it.

[nstacey]

Also do those EFS ones come with any sort of warranty? Cheers.

My EFS Kit has a 3 year warranty on it

[Taz]

If you plan to run 35s then opt for http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=1121.
Or you can make a bolt on adapter to fit 2 standard steering dampers.
To check the old one remove it and look for free play anywhere in its movement, oil leaks etc.

Pulled the old one off today, it is REALLY stiff to open and close. Cannot see any oil leaks anywhere though, but it has a pretty big dent on the canister side. It looks damn old, still worth replacing?
Do the 'return to center' ones work on a big truck like a safari? I am thinking I will just get the heavy duty one from 4wd bits and be done with it.

I did a bit of a search on dampers on http://www.patrol4x4.com today and from what I have read I wouldn't bother with a RTC one. I was kind of tempted by that one you posted up off trademe but after looking them up those 4 way ones seem to be the worst of the RTC's out there.

Pending what peoples opinions are on what the advantages of running two standards are I'm looking at getting one of those heavy duty EFS ones or another OME one. Might have to get a bash plate under it to :S