RTC Steering Dampner are the worth it

Post by **scottmcguinness172** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:20 pm

hey all im lookin to get a new steering dampner i have 315/75 tires with a 5 inch lift is it worth getting a RTC steering dampner or just a normal one what difference do they make and are the RTC worth it

Post by **pridhac** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:34 pm

I got an RTC damper as part of a lift kit. My old non-RTC damper was 400K Km old so obviously totally shot.

Even so, I do like the RTC. It is a nice touch when reversing to be able to let go for the last foot or so, and have it straighten itself up, ready to move forward.

I'm not sure that I would pay extra actual coin for it though, it's just what came in the kit.

My 2p

Cheers

Post by **WICKED** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:40 pm

Post by **Dee** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:46 pm

x 2 on the "no" thing.

Post by **udm** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:59 pm

if its the small one ($160 odd) then no, but if its the big one maybe yes (have never tried this one myself though)

Post by **Micky-Lux** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:36 pm

If it adds BLING, then yes it's worth it.

Post by **macca81** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:44 pm

if it automaticaly wants to return to the straight ahead position, doesnt that mean that you have to use more effort to turn??? specificaly thinking a truck that already has heavy steering... i know that its easier to steer mine with no dampener at all... so would rtc be harder again?

Post by **henry** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:23 pm

If its the 160 dollar one they are useless. I removed a old as OME one and put the RTC one on and it got the shakes. I put the old OME one back one and no shakes. I got the RTC one rusting under my house. I wouldn't even sell it for fear it would end up chucked through my front window.

Post by **TWISTY** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:32 pm

I've always liked mine.....never really had anything different but....

Post by **scottmcguinness172** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:51 pm

i might just stick to the normal steering dampner i have a few and nothing has been wrong with them

Post by **badger** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:16 pm

a rtc dampner is only usefull if you have other steering problems you are trying to mask............................ wich are better being off fixed.

they also increase the preload on your steering box etc. and do not steer as well when pushing hard ie less responce from the wheels.

just get a efs or ome one.... under 100 bucs and you will be well impressed

Post by **rezpkt** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:27 pm

I previously had a RidePro which was shithouse imo.
I only just fitted my 4-WAY RTC dampner last week ($160)

I like it alot, it is alot easier steering when moveing, it's like assisted power steering.
But trying to turn on the spot seems alittle harder, although my power steer pump isn't crash hot either.

Certainly helps for 35's.

I say go for it, although there are better dampners out there.

Post by **Yom** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:36 pm

badger wrote:a rtc dampner is only usefull if you have other steering problems you are trying to mask............................ wich are better being off fixed.

they also increase the preload on your steering box etc. and do not steer as well when pushing hard ie less responce from the wheels.

just get a efs or ome one.... under 100 bucs and you will be well impressed

Seconded. The point of an RTC damper is to hide the effects a lack of castor (from too much lift) gives. Castor aids in the natural return to centre effect of the standard steering.

GQ owners who go over 2" lift will know all about not having castor and what it does to your handling, tyre wear and tracking!

Post by **Nelso** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:28 pm

scottmcguinness172 wrote:is it worth getting a RTC steering dampner

No, they are sh!t and yes I've had both sizes, and you are much better off with a normal damper. Anyone who advises you to get a RTC damper just doesn't know any better or is trying to make money out of them.

Post by **80's_delirious** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:09 pm

Yom wrote:
badger wrote:a rtc dampner is only usefull if you have other steering problems you are trying to mask............................ wich are better being off fixed.

they also increase the preload on your steering box etc. and do not steer as well when pushing hard ie less responce from the wheels.

just get a efs or ome one.... under 100 bucs and you will be well impressed
Seconded. The point of an RTC damper is to hide the effects a lack of castor (from too much lift) gives. Castor aids in the natural return to centre effect of the standard steering.

x3

I fitted RTC damper to my 80series with 4" lift to try and help fix up wandering steering. Only makes steering effort heavier and doesnt fix other problems. I recently sorted out caster and steering problems and removed the RTC spring from my damper. Steers great, as good as factory and without the spring the steering effort is heaps less.

RTC total waste of coin IMO

Post by **90Mav** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:32 pm

I wouldn't say the efs one is much chop.. replaced the 250k+ std one with efs to no noticable effect..

Post by **-Scott-** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:56 pm

How many 4wds come from the factory with a RTC steering damper?

Post by **PJ.zook** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:02 pm

-Scott- wrote:How many 4wds come from the factory with a RTC steering damper?

I know sierras do

Post by **lay80n** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:17 am

PJ.zook wrote:
-Scott- wrote:How many 4wds come from the factory with a RTC steering damper?
I know sierras do

Layto....

Post by **ausyota** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:26 am

I had one on my Hilux and didnt really like it.
One day I noticed the steering feeling a bit better, when I looked under the front the coil spring on the RTC had snapped

Post by **chunks** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:43 pm

-Scott- wrote:How many 4wds come from the factory with a RTC steering damper?

How many 4wds come from factory with big suspension lifts and huge mud tyres?

Post by **bushy555** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:00 am

chunks wrote:
-Scott- wrote:How many 4wds come from the factory with a RTC steering damper?
How many 4wds come from factory with big suspension lifts and huge mud tyres?

I know sierras do

Post by **PJ.zook** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:44 am

K i didnt read the post properly, didnt see the RTC bit

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