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Defender steering dampener measurements
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:17 am
by TuffRR
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 8:04 pm
by mickrangie
Biger then a range rover std item
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 8:29 pm
by v8grunt
PRO COMP ES2000 steering dampner part no 224000.
this dampner is 24" long and should do the job, cost is $110 retail
glen.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:05 pm
by landy_man
I think he already has one
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2003 6:27 pm
by TuffRR
All sorted now, got the brackets in the right position. Just have to adjust the self centering spring slightly so it returns to centre. Shame i can't drive it at the moment cause the alternator is stuffed.
Oh well, can't expect any less from Lucas...
Some pics for yal to see...
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2003 11:33 pm
by mickrangie
Needs a little fine tuning and it will be perfect...
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 8:27 pm
by DAZZ
[/quote]Oh well, can't expect any less from Lucas...[/quote]
Why do Poms drink warm beer???? Cos Lucas make Refrigerators........
*HEHE*
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:58 am
by Bodge
Q: Where is your kit from???
Bootieful install by the way
"Back in the 70's, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began
manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which did not suck."
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:14 am
by TuffRR
The kit was homemade using steel from a couple of server towers and other bits and pieces lying around.
We tested it out yesterday, and I am very impressed. I can hit things a lot faster know without feeling it all through the steering wheel. The only problem with this is that the steering dampener dampens better than the suspension so I still feel the bumps through my ar$e!
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:29 am
by Bodge
Looks like good fab work - lucky I didn't give you shiat for the 'kit'...
What brand is the damper? $$?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:49 am
by TuffRR
It's a 4way (Tough dog) return to centre dampener. You can get them for around $150 - $175.
Ha ha
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 5:44 pm
by landy_man
" fab work"
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:08 pm
by mickrangie
i'll remeber that when you get yr Rangie.......