new steering damper

hey
im thinking of replacing the steering damper, the one on its probably original and they arent a very expensive part.
any experience guys? should i get a basic one in a good brand or go for an adjustable one
cheers

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Originally Posted by snake1978

hey
im thinking of replacing the steering damper, the one on its probably original and they arent a very expensive part.
any experience guys? should i get a basic one in a good brand or go for an adjustable one
cheers

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Personal opinion would be basic in a good brand mine is dobinson much gruntier than the little bicycle pump lookin thing that was on it and came in a complete suspension upgrade kit i bought

I agree with Growler, get 35mm bore damper in a good brand.

Tony

Ironman 35mm big bore damper is the best value for money only $100
Cheers

cool thanks

if im considering a 2inch lift in the future, will the damper have to change then? or just get one now

when i had my 2" lift done it was all part of the kit
i have a Old Man Emu out fit on my bus

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Originally Posted by snake1978

if im considering a 2inch lift in the future, will the damper have to change then? or just get one now

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you wont need to replace it but have a look at what sort of lift you want and some "kits" come complete with a steering dampner as woolies said

from what ive seen the kids in price range are under 1000.00
basically 4 springs and 4 shocks, ironman i think

No worries if you change the dampner before you fit your lift you wont need to change it......unless youve damaged it somehow

I changed mine a month ago just put on a heavy duty Tough dog cost me $120.Don,t go a RTC one a few mate's have had them and reckon never again.

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Originally Posted by ZORDO

Ironman 35mm big bore damper is the best value for money only $100
Cheers

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X2 - fitted one and all good - top price too!!

thanks
why is the return to centre no good?

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Originally Posted by snake1978

thanks
why is the return to centre no good?

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It makes the steering heavier.

Tony

thanks
i dont have alot of money, have found an iron man suspension kit on ebay for 749.00
4 springs and 4 shocks with 2in lift
i plan to get that done and a new damper

mechanic said get adjustable damper if i can offord it, otherwise just a standard toughdog or ironman would be ok

That sounds like a good deal.

Tony

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Originally Posted by snake1978

thanks
i dont have alot of money, have found an iron man suspension kit on ebay for 749.00
4 springs and 4 shocks with 2in lift
i plan to get that done and a new damper

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Good stuff mate - nothing wrong with the ironman gear!!

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Originally Posted by snake1978

mechanic said get adjustable damper if i can offord it, otherwise just a standard toughdog or ironman would be ok

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I have tough dog adjustable shocks but I never adjust them, I think if I had an adjustable steering damper it would be the same, set it and forget it, so I may as well just get a fixed one.

Tony

cool, guy said only about 3hrs labour maybe 3.5 so thats ok too

Excuse my ignorence but what is the advantage of and adjustable steering dampner????????????

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PATROL-GQ-LWB...item45fa0b082e

this is what ive come up with, most the time it will be just family car , no heavy towing. I was thinking the performance or constant load, but dont want it too stiff
family of 7 plus groceries or camping gear so i think the B or C stiffness will be ok

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Excuse my ignorence but what is the advantage of and adjustable steering dampner????????????

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X2 - not a clue .... could think of /make up some reasons, but they seem pointless to me ...

i guess the advantage would be if u live in the city youd have it set different but probably for the xtra 150 bux not worth it, id imaging if u changed seeting too much it would effect wheel alignment

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Originally Posted by snake1978

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PATROL-GQ-LWB...item45fa0b082e

this is what ive come up with, most the time it will be just family car , no heavy towing. I was thinking the performance or constant load, but dont want it too stiff
family of 7 plus groceries or camping gear so i think the B or C stiffness will be ok

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3 hours is a long time for a workshop to be only swapping the springs and shocks? Even so, beats doing it yourself if you don't have access to a spring compressor.

2" won't cause you any issues with regards to how soft it is as you keep the same link pins on the swaybars and as such, they are pulled up slightly tighter, not allowing as much "sway" as such - as one side pulls up, the other side will counter the force and do the same, essentially still keeping you flat and avoiding body roll - I'd go softer to keep it comfortable, and so you can drop the swaybars away when off road if you wanted and get some decent flex!!

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Originally Posted by snake1978

i guess the advantage would be if u live in the city youd have it set different but probably for the xtra 150 bux not worth it, id imaging if u changed seeting too much it would effect wheel alignment

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Ive replaced all my suspension with a BigO4x4 4" lift and have a big bore dampner non adjustable.....spose what im saying dont get talked into spending the extra coin for something that you dont need, I was under the impression only comp trucks needed em but dont know what use the adjustment is for

what its for is 80% tar driving, and every other weekend taking kids up the beach
we dont own a camper or caravan so it will rarely ever tow, so yea i think the performance type will be ok, the kids are all under 10 so wont be holding much weight

yea that helps, im not doing heavy off road so i just need something thats gonna work good but not go stupid money wise
considering the ones on it are the original, the 750 ironman kit would do what i need

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Originally Posted by snake1978

what its for is 80% tar driving, and every other weekend taking kids up the beach
we dont own a camper or caravan so it will rarely ever tow, so yea i think the performance type will be ok, the kids are all under 10 so wont be holding much weight

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Mate for your application i would stick with the kit you mentioned above the money you save on adj dampner would be better spent on a compressor to reinflate your tyres after a fun time drivin the sand, or recovery items
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thanks for that, i feel better asking real people who own the same cars than random people i know
its ok for the mechanic to suggest something, but its u guys that have been there and done that so all your helps appreciated
btw off topic, my last 4x4 was a surf , im still getting use to the idea of adding to the car to improve it, not adding to the car to prevent it from blowing up lol

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Originally Posted by snake1978

thanks for that, i feel better asking real people who own the same cars than random people i know
its ok for the mechanic to suggest something, but its u guys that have been there and done that so all your helps appreciated
btw off topic, my last 4x4 was a surf , im still getting use to the idea of adding to the car to improve it, not adding to the car to prevent it from blowing up lol

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I had a breakable hilux before i saw the light mate its ok your secrets safe with me hahahahahahahahaha youve seen the light and in a troll now

i guess another Q is does one brand have it over the other
ironman , dobinson and tough dog are all under 1000 for the 2in shocks and springs
is it a case of mixed opinions , or does one brand stand out more

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Originally Posted by snake1978

thanks for that, i feel better asking real people who own the same cars than random people i know
its ok for the mechanic to suggest something, but its u guys that have been there and done that so all your helps appreciated
btw off topic, my last 4x4 was a surf , im still getting use to the idea of adding to the car to improve it, not adding to the car to prevent it from blowing up lol

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And for saying something nice I'll open your thanks account. Welcome to the dark side.

Tony

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Originally Posted by YNOT

And for saying something nice I'll open your thanks account. Welcome to the dark side.

Tony

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sweet thanks

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Originally Posted by snake1978

i guess another Q is does one brand have it over the other
ironman , dobinson and tough dog are all under 1000 for the 2in shocks and springs
is it a case of mixed opinions , or does one brand stand out more

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I'd rate them all about the same. Dobinsons and Kings springs are made in QLD and I try to support local companies.

Tony

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Originally Posted by snake1978

i guess another Q is does one brand have it over the other
ironman , dobinson and tough dog are all under 1000 for the 2in shocks and springs
is it a case of mixed opinions , or does one brand stand out more

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Mate i'm biased as here my kit is all dobinson coils, springs and dampner and as happy with it as a pig in poop

yea ive heard good reports on dobinsons
aussie made, aussie steel
dunno where ironman are made?

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Originally Posted by snake1978

i guess another Q is does one brand have it over the other
ironman , dobinson and tough dog are all under 1000 for the 2in shocks and springs
is it a case of mixed opinions , or does one brand stand out more

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My springs are dobinson - same reason as Tony stated.

what about shocks bigrig? are dobinsons shocks ok too or just springs better steel

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

My springs are dobinson - same reason as Tony stated.

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I thought you were having an early night???

Tony