Installing a steering damper this week.

[Coatwolf]

Anyone else have a steering damper or put one on. Ive always used one on most trucks Ive owned, I am surprised I don't see more threads about this. The Rough Country and KYB dampers look about the same. Ill be throwing mine on this week, wondering from those of you who run one did it make a difference in anyway.

Thanks

 

[4WDTRK]

Yea keep us posted. Thanks.

 

[rebl68]

Definitely keep us posted.

I've used a zone steering damper on a NBS sierra with 35's.

My suburban with 33's has some wandering going on right now, but I think its more gear box related at the moment.

 

[Coatwolf]

No problem - it delivers tomorrow - Im not off till Wednesday, Ill install then and get back to you guys.

Its a simple install - only requires 1 hole to be drilled. The rest is bolt on.

I bought the Rough Country -

Here are your choices - I think they are only good up to 3" of lift up front though (FYI) Im sure their are damper kits out there for the bigger lifts.

Heres an idea of the install:
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12471

1 note - I bought a shock boot to protect the shock piston rod. (I recommend this)

This is def worth at shot for around a $60 investment lol

 

[owl_93]

No problem - it delivers tomorrow - Im not off till Wednesday, Ill install then and get back to you guys.

Its a simple install - only requires I hole to be drilled. The rest is bolt on.

I bought the Rough Country -

Here are your choices - I think they are only good up to 3" of lift up front though (FYI) Im sure their are damper kits out there for the bigger lifts.

This is def worth at shot for around a $50 investment lol

Damn dude, I woulda gone with the KYB... for a few bucks more, KYB seems to have a higher standard in quality.

 

[Coatwolf]

Damn dude, I woulda gone with the KYB... for a few bucks more, KYB seems to have a higher standard in quality.

Ive had good luck with rough country in the past, plus their customer service was a lot more prompt and courteous with my questions. It wasn't the price that swayed me. I don't skimp, I just went with the company that was more helpful and had previous gear from, and I can't remember when Ive had KYB anything so I may be out of touch with them in that respect.

Ok crap the KYB was cheaper cause it had free S/H Either way for a $60 mod they are prob pretty comparable. Ill post back

 

[owl_93]

Ive had good luck with rough country in the past, plus their customer service was a lot more prompt and courteous with my questions. It wasn't the price that swayed me. I don't skimp, I just went with the company that was more helpful and had previous gear from, and I can't remember when Ive had KYB anything so I may be out of touch with them in that respect.

Fair enough man. Can't argue with that. Just from what I've hear, KYB is practically on par w/ bilstein

 

[Coatwolf]

Fair enough man. Can't argue with that. Just from what I've hear, KYB is practically on par w/ bilstein

Cool, Ive always run Bilstein...always! I love their stuff, got 5100's on the Yukon. I thought about calling bilstein and seeing if they had just a damper when I was researching this steering damper mod, if they have one I may get one and use it.

Also with KYB... maybe it was the white damper that put me off lol. Looks like a ******.

 

[owl_93]

Cool, Ive always run Bilstein...always! I love their stuff, got 5100's on the Yukon. I thought about calling bilstein and seeing if they had just a damper and use it....

If they did, I'd buy it today lol

 

[Coatwolf]

If they did, I'd buy it today lol

I bet they do.... I may give them a shout tomorrow from work, just to see. I may have to wait and measure the RC one.

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If they did, I'd buy it today lol

They do make one, you would need to fab up mounting brackets for it - looks like an OEM replacement type damper

http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/truck-off-road/5100-series-steering-damper/

 

[owl_93]

I bet they do.... I may give them a shout tomorrow from work, just to see. I may have to wait and measure the RC one.

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They do make one, you would need to fab up mounting brackets for it - looks like an OEM replacement type damper

http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/truck-off-road/5100-series-steering-damper/

Sweet. After work I'm going to see if anyone has fabbed up some brackets and has a template I can use

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[Coatwolf]

Sweet. After work I'm going to see if anyone has fabbed up some brackets and has a template I can use

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You may want to look at the oem Ford brackets. I think this is a direct fit with the Ford trucks set up. Prob others.

At least with this part # Bilstein 24-158848 Monotube Steering Damper,

Bilstein makes several. Just searched Amazon.

 

[hoss08]

I have been considering one of those for a couple months now. I mean you cant really go wrong with a $60 investment. Definitely interested to hear how the install goes and if you notice any improvements.

 

[Coatwolf]

I have been considering one of those for a couple months now. I mean you cant really go wrong with a $60 investment. Definitely interested to hear how the install goes and if you notice any improvements.

Sure thing. I'll post up some info soon.

 

[Coatwolf]

I got a late start on this today but I got it in - the install is very easy and straight forward.

Didn't have a chance to get but 1 quick pic

Nice kit, Im going to paint the brackets, other than that it did require to drill 1 hole. All in all simple job.

I did test drive it but not too extensive of a drive, initial impression was great, I drove over some areas like train tracks and some rough road. Those areas were rock solid feeling when driven over, before not so much. At times the damper can make steering feel a little bit heavier if that makes sense. That doesn't bother me though I actually like it. Most of the time you don't realize its there until you hit those areas that gave hard type knock or wobble. For $60 its a very noticeable upgrade for me and am wondering why these trucks did not come with one to begin with.

Now the Yukon was pretty smooth stock, once I put the Readylift kit on, there was a rougher aspect to the ride when driving over previous mentioned areas. The damper has returned the ultra smooth feel. I will evaluate it more but I did not have to drive far to tell it was $60 well spent. Sorry not many pics, but the link I posted earlier on about the install by another member here looks the same. If anyone has any specific questions just let me know Ill try and answer them.

Bottom line I am glad I added this little damper.

 

[Mr. 960]

any updates? How do you like it after trying it out for a bit? Can you provide us with a few more installed picts, so we can see how the brackets mount; that be really cool. Ordered through amazon?

I got a late start on this today but I got it in - the install is very easy and straight forward.

Didn't have a chance to get but 1 quick pic

Nice kit, Im going to paint the brackets, other than that it did require to drill 1 hole. All in all simple job.

I did test drive it but not too extensive of a drive, initial impression was great, I drove over some areas like train tracks and some rough road. Those areas were rock solid feeling when driven over, before not so much. At times the damper can make steering feel a little bit heavier if that makes sense. That doesn't bother me though I actually like it. Most of the time you don't realize its there until you hit those areas that gave hard type knock or wobble. For $60 its a very noticeable upgrade for me and am wondering why these trucks did not come with one to begin with.

Now the Yukon was pretty smooth stock, once I put the Readylift kit on, there was a rougher aspect to the ride when driving over previous mentioned areas. The damper has returned the ultra smooth feel. I will evaluate it more but I did not have to drive far to tell it was $60 well spent. Sorry not many pics, but the link I posted earlier on about the install by another member here looks the same. If anyone has any specific questions just let me know Ill try and answer them.

Bottom line I am glad I added this little damper.

 

[Coatwolf]

I really like it - it takes some getting used to and there is a slight break in period. You must manipulate your steering wheel a little more than you may be used to right after install but now it just feels smooth and when I hit holes and bumps she's solid which is what I wanted. I am in specialized fire school this week and the schedule is pretty grueling.... I will post pics first chance I get which will prob be Sunday.

I recommend it - if someone doesn't like it it comes off very easily. I recommend painting your brackets prior to install - I was lazy and painted them while mounted - its under the truck, not worried about "looks"

I bought it directly from Rough Countrys eBay store, you can offer a few dollars less for it (save just a few bucks) and they ship quick.

 

[owl_93]

I really like it - it takes some getting used to and there is a slight break in period. You must manipulate your steering wheel a little more than you may be used to right after install but now it just feels smooth and when I hit holes and bumps she's solid which is what I wanted. I am in specialized fire school this week and the schedule is pretty grueling.... I will post pics first chance I get which will prob be Sunday.

I recommend it - if someone doesn't like it it comes off very easily. I recommend painting your brackets prior to install - I was lazy and painted them while mounted - its under the truck, not worried about "looks"

I bought it directly from Rough Countrys eBay store, you can offer a few dollars less for it (save just a few bucks) and they ship quick.

I've really been wanting to do this. My Hoe is at the shop right now cause I ****** up big time and popped a freon hose while drilling in my radiator mount. $450 mistake. I'm a full time dumbass.

Did you need to fab custom bracket for mounting and do you have a build thread? I really want to do this.

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[TheAutumnWind]

Fair enough man. Can't argue with that. Just from what I've hear, KYB is practically on par w/ bilstein

Well... KYB does make some decent monotube shocks. They certainly also sell twin tube, cheapo, low quality shocks as well. The difference between that rough country (tenneco, same as monroe and many others) shock and the KYB is probably nothing more than the sticker... Bilstein however does not produce any shocks that are twin tube design, and only sell high quality monotube shocks.

 

[Coatwolf]

I've really been wanting to do this. My Hoe is at the shop right now cause I ****** up big time and popped a freon hose while drilling in my radiator mount. $450 mistake. I'm a full time dumbass.

Did you need to fab custom bracket for mounting and do you have a build thread? I really want to do this.

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Damn that sucks - I didn't do a install thread because someone else already did and I posted it in the 4th post I think, its real easy - If you decide to do it and need anything contact me Id be glad to help.