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May 16, 2004 | 05:58 AM

scraprat

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Sterring damper

I see it as an option when building a truck. What is it? Sort of like a rear stabalizer bar?

4x2 model

May 16, 2004 | 06:18 AM

jschira

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Originally Posted by scraprat

I see it as an option when building a truck. What is it? Sort of like a rear stabalizer bar?

4x2 model

It's a big shock that mounts horizontally up front between the right wheel and the drag link(?). It's purpose is to dampen kickback to the steering wheel when the front wheels hit a rut or a pothole.

The factory unit is pretty cheesy and good aftermarket kits are available for $50-$100.

May 16, 2004 | 01:41 PM

scraprat

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Thanks for the info.

May 16, 2004 | 09:12 PM

03f350crew

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After market is definetly better. I know by saying this people are going to flame me as they did on the other thread on this subject of stearing dampers. They stearing damper takes out some of the shock into the wheel but it also preserves your stearing components like balljoints by reduceing the lateral shock put on them. Flame away!

May 16, 2004 | 10:08 PM

SoCalDesertRider

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No flaming here 03F350crew, I run an aftermarket one on my F350 and it does help reduce bump-steer and the tendency to follow ruts in the road. With bigger than stock tires a steering damper is a real help.

May 17, 2004 | 12:23 PM

99PSDCREW

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pics of your damper, anyone? Need to install one soon. Thanx

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