Installing a steering damper

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I am a little annoyed mt 2001 z71 tahoe doesnt have a steering damper. What is slickest way to mount one?

I am assuming i need a new steering bar... but how do i mount damper on frame side?

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Its easy ive got one on the caddy. Not a huge difference but it helps.

Iirc this is what i have.

KYB SS15326

Like $50ish for the kit. Requires drilling.
 

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you only really need a steering damper if your running larger tires on a poor lift. if your stock and feel the need for a damper you probably have an underlying issue you haven't found. if your running a lift with larger tires let us know maybe we can give you advice on what lift parts you need. if your truck is practically a monster truck you might need a damper and if so pics pls.
 
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Truck gives quite a bit of road feedback in steering. I think a damper would help with that.

Only remaining thing is my stock ride height. Guy i bought it from raised the front to level the truck. I lowered it. But seems not quite far enough yet. My z angle is at 5.2" and should be 4.7 for stock.

I believe the 2500 comes with a damper stock?

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Why do you need a steering damper?
You dont really need one if everything is sorted unless you have big tires.

I think i need a new steering box at some point and my wheel feels overassisted (too easy to turn on the freeway). Iirc there is a wheel speed sensor that could be replaced to fix that?
 
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You dont really need one if everything is sorted unless you have big tires.

I think i need a new steering box at some point and my wheel feels overassisted (too easy to turn on the freeway). Iirc there is a wheel speed sensor that could be replaced to fix that?

Thanks for the help.

I believe my tires are the stock size but cannot say for sure. Door says same overall size but 17" wheel as apposed to 16" wheel. They are 265/75/r16.

What are the signs of a warn out steering box? It's annoying the steering is extremely responsive (no slop whatsoever). Fluid looks great, no leaks, and no cavitation, grinding or noises otherwise. However, there's virtually no resistance at all in the steering. To me just seems as though isn't dampened at all?
 
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Thanks for the help.

I believe my tires are the stock size but cannot say for sure. Door says same overall size but 17" wheel as apposed to 16" wheel. They are 265/75/r16.

What are the signs of a warn out steering box? It's annoying the steering is extremely responsive (no slop whatsoever). Fluid looks great, no leaks, and no cavitation, grinding or noises otherwise. However, there's virtually no resistance at all in the steering. To me just seems as though isn't dampened at all?
No slop is great. Means your box is in good shape. I think i have the same problem where it seems to be far too easy to turn the wheel. Could be a steering wheel position sensor or something like that like i mentioned. If i understand the issue correctly when that goes bad the power steering stays in low speed mode (high assist) all the time. Its like a $100+ part. Dont get an aftermarket one.
 

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I looked it up a lot of people are referring to an EVO sensor. On the steering shaft. Sounds like you might be able to service it with wd40? Im going to have to look into that.

I think this is it.

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I looked it up a lot of people are referring to an EVO sensor. On the steering shaft. Sounds like you might be able to service it with wd40? Im going to have to look into that.

I think this is it.

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Wow awesome insight. thanks a million for pulling that up!

Yeah it is really annoying. Almost like i can. Spin the wheel at high speed. So little resistance.

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