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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 | When I first got my truck it was very hard to turn. I looked at the steering dampener and the rod had a bend in it. I disconnected it and it was much easier to turn. But I don't seem to notice any ill affects from not having it installed, even at highway speeds. Was it for preventing injury if you hit a rock or pothole or was it to reduce shimmy at highway speeds? I am guessing it would only be needed on manual steering as the hydraulics probably achieve the same goal.
Any insight would be helpful - thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | not a factory item, no telling why someone added it, maybe when it had some poor bias ply tires or needed some front end work? no use for it with a truck in good condition under normal service
Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 | OK Bill, into the bin it goes! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I put one on my truck with manual steering & it made it downright dangerous. Mine went into the bin.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | wasn't the intent of the dampener to take a little of the "road feel" out of the steering wheel? Maybe absorb some vibes?
...and as Ted mentioned George, why was it dangerous. We have to know!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | chip - the dampers are meant to prevent shimmy and road wandering caused by surface irregularities and smooth out the feel of the steering, but I think are mostly "needed" on the old vehicles when folks put newer radial sizes on that are too wide for the stock steering geometry or something is badly worn .... some newer vehicles come with them, but mostly you find them on motorcycles and bicycles .... for the dangers, one is that improper sizing or installation can restrict turning one or both ways
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You couldn't recover the steering easily after going around a corner. They work good with power steering. I have used them on power steering vehecals before.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 101 | Interesting George. By the way - thanks for the column shift linkage - works great and frees up the space beside me for kids! | | |
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