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    Steering Damper

    I am going to replace the steering damper on my 1988 RRC. There is a fair range of dampers available, but I think I will either go for a standard or a Terrfirma brand. Has anyone used the Terrfirma, part number TF811? Is it worth the extra cost or should I just put a standard STC786? Or is there another damper which is worth considering?

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    Standard.

    If the swivel pin bearings are good, preload is good, ball joints are good, caster is good, toe out is 1 -2 degrees....... then the damper doesn't do much.

    I'm surprised the TF is more expensive.

    DL

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    I am just replacing the steering damper due to age. I have had the Range Rover around 2 years now, when I bought it, it had been sitting in a paddock for 5 years or so the seller thought. So, its condition is unknown, and it looks to be leaking a bit.

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    Hi just go with Standard.
    I put on a return to centre bilstein many years ago and it was terrible.
    went back to standard all good again😁
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    Using a Bilstein part.
    Also using MD track rod and drag link, lemforder rod ends, APT adjustable panhard... but that's a personal choice.
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    I use a Bilstein, not return to centre though, don't like the idea of it even. The unit I have on my RRC had been on my D1, and has been great for many years, still good.

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    Question

    Used bilstein,koni,and always returned to standard,as the others tend to bias the steering,often quite markedly.
    When you compare the piston rate on the more expensive brands they’re much harder than the stock version.

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    rrc - 1 of 2.jpgrrc - 2 of 2.jpg

    Not sure if this is the same part number still, but I'm pretty sure it won't have changed many times in the last 5 years.
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    I checked the tie rods, pitman arm and drag link joints today and they are all good. When I put it on the road 2 years ago, I replaced all the suspension bushes, shock absorbers and fitted new King Springs also replaced the swivel pin bearings and set the preload. I did get a wheel alignment back then but have been bashing around in the forest a fair bit since.

    I think I will go with a standard steering damper then get a wheel alignment. Just feels like it wanders around a bit above around 70-80km/h. I was interested to see that it requires toe out on the front wheels, all the other cars I have owned required toe in.

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    Toe out it is Richard.

    If you have a spring lift and the caster hasn't been corrected the right way it will feel wayward, bit like a shopping trolley.

    Easiest way to check is to load the arse end up with 500kg, go for a drive and see how the steering is. Caster should be somewhat within spec then.

    cheers, DL

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