Defender steering dampener measurements

Post by **TuffRR** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:17 am

On the weekend, we were trying to fit a Defender steering dampener to a Range Rover. This involved fabricating new brackets so that it would sit much higher up out of the way. The problem we ran into was getting the distance right between the brackets when the steering is pointing straight ahead so that the compression of the dampener is centered and has enough movement either way lock to lock.
Could someone with a Defender please advise the distance between the two mounting brackets when the wheels are pointing straight ahead.
Thanks.

Post by **mickrangie** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 8:04 pm

Biger then a range rover std item :twisted:

Post by **v8grunt** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 8:29 pm

PRO COMP ES2000 steering dampner part no 224000.
this dampner is 24" long and should do the job, cost is $110 retail

glen.

Post by **landy_man** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:05 pm

I think he already has one :roll:

Post by **TuffRR** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 6:27 pm

All sorted now, got the brackets in the right position. Just have to adjust the self centering spring slightly so it returns to centre. Shame i can't drive it at the moment cause the alternator is stuffed.
Oh well, can't expect any less from Lucas...

Post by **mickrangie** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 11:33 pm

Needs a little fine tuning and it will be perfect...

Post by **DAZZ** » Sun Mar 16, 2003 8:27 pm

[/quote]Oh well, can't expect any less from Lucas...[/quote]

Why do Poms drink warm beer???? Cos Lucas make Refrigerators........
*HEHE* :twisted:

Post by **Bodge** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:58 am

Q: Where is your kit from???

Bootieful install by the way

"Back in the 70's, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began
manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which did not suck."

Post by **TuffRR** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:14 am

The kit was homemade using steel from a couple of server towers and other bits and pieces lying around.
We tested it out yesterday, and I am very impressed. I can hit things a lot faster know without feeling it all through the steering wheel. The only problem with this is that the steering dampener dampens better than the suspension so I still feel the bumps through my ar$e!

Post by **Bodge** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:29 am

Looks like good fab work - lucky I didn't give you shiat for the 'kit'...

What brand is the damper? $$?

Post by **TuffRR** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:49 am

It's a 4way (Tough dog) return to centre dampener. You can get them for around $150 - $175.

Post by **landy_man** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 5:44 pm

" fab work" :finger:

Post by **mickrangie** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:08 pm

i'll remeber that when you get yr Rangie.......

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