New Ironman Steering Damper 3501 How to test?

[MyGU8]

Hello All,

I just bought a new Ironman steering damper model number 3501.

Before installation when I tried to pull it, felt good resistance but when I tried to push back in straightaway it went quick. But if I leave it extended for a couple of seconds and push it back again I felt good resistance.

Is it normal?

Thanks

[threedogs]

Yeah you need to prime need so to speak push/pull a few times,,,,,
completely in and out

[MyGU8]

Thanks TD, that's what I thought, but wanted to make sure that's normal.

[threedogs]

Thanks TD, that's what I thought, but wanted to make sure that's normal.

Let me know what you think Im on the look out for one myself, TJM ones are $120
The one I have now is an EFS one and only 120K old and leaking like a seive .
once bitten twice shy with that brand

[MyGU8]

Just installed it, felt a little bit firmer steering compare to original, I also realized that my existing damper was indeed in good nick.

I will keep you posted after some while.