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Steering Damper recommendations

Post by Fishin' Dave »

Can someone recommend a sterring damper for my 80 series?
There are a few to choose from - I've read varying reports on RTC dampers so not sure - could use member's advice on which to buy - thanks
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Post by RV80 »

I have the small RTC damper on my 80 series, its been on for about 4 or 5 years now without a problem.

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Post by taps »

try one of the adjustable toughdog ones they work quite well
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Post by Suspension Stuff »

No No No. The best one to get is the EFS Extreme steering damper.

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Post by Fishin' Dave »

4WD Stuff wrote:No No No. The best one to get is the EFS Extreme steering damper.

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Post by bogged »

Fishin' Dave wrote:
4WD Stuff wrote:No No No. The best one to get is the EFS Extreme steering damper.

Shane
Give me the reason it is the best

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Post by Suspension Stuff »

More to the point is what makes other steering dampers not as good. Basically there are higher failure rates with the adjustable and return to centre type steering dampers and also a higher dislike rate also, even though a good proportion of people do like their RTC or adjustable steering damper.

The only EFS product I recommend these days is their EFS Extreme steering dampers so I am not being biased.

I have tried other brands and as soon as I find a decent steering damper that lasts well then I can totally give EFS the flick.

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Post by bogged »

4WD Stuff wrote:More to the point is what makes other steering dampers not as good. Basically there are higher failure rates with the adjustable and return to centre type steering dampers and also a higher dislike rate also, even though a good proportion of people do like their RTC or adjustable steering damper.

The only EFS product I recommend these days is their EFS Extreme steering dampers so I am not being biased.

I have tried other brands and as soon as I find a decent steering damper that lasts well then I can totally give EFS the flick.

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Post by Suspension Stuff »

bogged wrote:
4WD Stuff wrote:More to the point is what makes other steering dampers not as good. Basically there are higher failure rates with the adjustable and return to centre type steering dampers and also a higher dislike rate also, even though a good proportion of people do like their RTC or adjustable steering damper.

The only EFS product I recommend these days is their EFS Extreme steering dampers so I am not being biased.

I have tried other brands and as soon as I find a decent steering damper that lasts well then I can totally give EFS the flick.

Shane
you better send me one for some independant testing :D
I will send you a smaller bore steering damper that seems quite stiff for independant testing. I don't know how they go long term yet. Hence why a test dummy would be good.

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Post by Fishin' Dave »

It gets very confusing - I checked out your web site - I'm not far from you and want to buy one tomorrow.
Price is not really an issue - there's only $50 either way
What about the Ironman and the Dobinson?
your site says "Dobinsons steering dampers are my recommendation"

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Post by Suspension Stuff »

Dobinsons steering dampers didn't work out. I am pretty sure they are going to work on them and then I will re look at them again. I spose I should edit my web site.

The Ironman dampers are pretty good. Much better then their shocks and springs but the EFS Extremes are better and in my opinion better value for money even though they cost more.

The normal list price for EFS Extremes is $154 but I haven't sold anything at list price yet ;) ;) I have plenty on the shelf.

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Post by THICKNICK »

i replaced my pro comp steering dampener with a efs extreme steering dampener running 35s, very happy. i may be wrong but i found the pro comps quite stiff, the power steering didnt like it. the extremes feel a lot better and take a fair bit of whack.
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Post by beinthemud »

i use a tough dog rtc damp but would use efs because well its efs
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Post by 80's_delirious »

I fitted a tough dog RTC and took it off not long after fitting. I would not fit an RTC again, in my opinion they are a waste of money.

some good comments here, for and against

edited coz I suck at the internets :oops:
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Post by Suspension Stuff »

You might suck at the internets but you explained in that link what I am thinking very well.

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Post by 80's_delirious »

4WD Stuff wrote:You might suck at the internets but you explained in that link what I am thinking very well.

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Post by dirtyGQ »

i can supply a steering damper for $90 + freight these are 35mm ironman.
I have tried many and this seems as good as any excluding adjustable or rtc. I too think rtc are a pita and very over rated.
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Post by its aford not a nissan »

a factory front shocky off a gu is what i fitted to my patrol and it works great :D , cheap and easy to find
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Post by lump_a_charcoal »

I had a TurD RTC damper on my zook, which helped reduce bump steer a bit, until I put a steering kit in it. I then broke it off at the zigzag railway a few months ago, and haven't needed to replace it yet.

What are the Rancho ones like Steve?

I may put one on again in the future, as the wheel can be zippy in rocks and stuff...
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