Steering Damper Replacement
08-12-2004, 02:12 AM
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Steering Damper Replacement
Thanks to Josh's advice I ordered a new steering damper to fix the problem I've been having with my steering wheel. My problem now is I don't know what to do with it. Everyone kept saying it's a 10-minute DIY but I can't find any information or instructions on how to change it.
Does anyone know what a shop would charge to change this out? Or better yet, can someone give me some instructions on how to change it out?
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know what a shop would charge to change this out? Or better yet, can someone give me some instructions on how to change it out?
Thanks in advance.
08-12-2004, 09:23 AM
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its under the front of your car it runs horizontal, you should be able to recognize it since its right there as soon as you look and you have one so you know what it should look like...
08-12-2004, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by J Lucas
its under the front of your car it runs horizontal, you should be able to recognize it since its right there as soon as you look and you have one so you know what it should look like...
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Why are you replacing the steering damper? Is it because you feel vibration in the steering wheel?
08-12-2004, 03:26 PM
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Not so much vibration but the wheel pulls if I hit minor imperfections in the road such as those lane markers or concrete expansion joints. It gets worse at higher speeds to where I sometimes have to grip down on the wheel with both hands just to keep the car straight.
That is common also when you move to larger wheels... i think that is called tramlining or something... if thats the case, it is the directional tires that cause that... the grooves/design of the tires cause it to follow all the cracks & grooves in the road.
in any regards, hope this swap improves your driving experience.
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
Brian,
That is common also when you move to larger wheels... i think that is called tramlining or something... if thats the case, it is the directional tires that cause that... the grooves/design of the tires cause it to follow all the cracks & grooves in the road.
in any regards, hope this swap improves your driving experience.
That is common also when you move to larger wheels... i think that is called tramlining or something... if thats the case, it is the directional tires that cause that... the grooves/design of the tires cause it to follow all the cracks & grooves in the road.
in any regards, hope this swap improves your driving experience.
BTW, good to see you on the boards again. The new wifey must got your computer on lockdown or something. :o
08-12-2004, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by J Lucas
What kind of tires?Did you try getting your wheels aligned/balanced first?
