Thread: return to centre steering damper

Regardless of what the experts think .iI fitted a tough dog RTC and found it helped a lot in mud and even if it masked other problems on the road made it a far nicer drive. If you haven't fitted one how would you know?

Originally Posted by Yorkshire_Jon

I agree with the comments above but also note that the primary purpose of an RTC is not for road use, but to provide some additional assistance in returning the wheel to centre when those 33's and big 35 are shin deep in mud.

So, I agree that if you have a badly setup car then an RTC is not the solution... fix the problem.

If on the other hand your car is set up correctly and drives nicely without a steering damper in place, then an RTC is actually quite a good thing to have, for the reasons noted above.

We sold many hundreds of them (Tough Dog brand) in the UK and when customers knew what they where buying and what its primary purpose was for they were very happy with them.

I too have run one for many years... The Canning Stock Route killed it though, now I run the larger bore Tough Dog Steering damper, though its not an RTC - Cant say Ive noticed any difference in every day driving and general bush driving here in Australia.

R
J

I agree.

I installed a Tough Dog damper and the steering feels a lot more responsive on the road.
Pretty happy with it.
I run 255 85 16s
BFG KM2s