"Return-to-Centre" steering Damper from 4WD1

[nosch]

does anybody has any experiance with the "Return-to-Centre" steering Damper from 4WD1? Would you advice to change my old bilstein?

Found this on ebay:


LANDROVER DISCOVERY OWNERS

Landrover vehicles can benefit from the amazing 4Way Return-to-Centre steering damper.

Designed especially for those vehicles with over-size tyres, and vehicles more 'agricultural' in the steering feel, the 4Way damper provides superb road-handling characteristics and eliminates steering shimmy and driver fatigue.

Wrapped in tough steel springs that work on the "Return-to-Centre" principle.

When compressed, the spring pushes back to the neutral position. When extended, the spring pulls back to the neutral position.

Virtually eliminates steering wheel kick and "fight-back".

Not only a steering damper. This is a steering assist device!

Warranty:

2 years/ 40,000km.

Main benefits:

Effective damper, yet a 'steering-assist' device also.

ApplicationsPlease confirn your Landrover Discovery type from the list below, as well as the year model.

- Landrover Discovery, Series 1.

- Landrover Discovery, Series 2.

We will ensure the correct application.

Immediate dispatch once payment confirmed.

Get one today. Great value at £69

Delivery by economy airmail insured £28 (United Kingdom)

Super-low freight-rates world-wide.

Payment for purchase within the United Kingdom to be made by PayPal (with confirmed address).

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. YOUR'RE DEALING WITH 4WD1.

4WD1 is one of the world's largest specialists in the direct-sales of premium-quality 4WD suspension components. Based in Australia, we specialize in 'hassle-free' international shipping, direct to the 4WD owner. We have even exported suspension products to Russia, Inner Mongolia and South Africa, just to name a few far-flung destinations.

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Contact details:

4WD1 Pty Ltd - 44 Carrington Road, Castle Hill, NSW, 2154, Australia.

Phone + 61 - 296342238 Fax: + 61-296342238 sales@4wd1.com

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">if they are an aussie company.....why are their prices in pounds instead of dollars....


they advertise in mags and on the net........
but where did thie above ad come from.....?
a uk site maybe.....?</span>

[incisor]

the advertise in pounds to catch the unwary IMHO

[tombraider]

4wd1.biz used to be Rancho Australia.

The RTC steering damper is made by 4way suspension and is available from your local Opposite Lock Dealer.

They are excellent, especially in mud and sand, assisting with the positioning of the front wheels where you can get them off centre easily and not realise it.

They also help with the steering centralising quicker.

I have ran them on the Disco, Defender, Disco2, my wifes old cruiser and her 'steroided' vitara...

They work well..

Cheers
Mike

[one_iota]

Also available from:

http://www.4waysuspension.com.au/about.htm

http://www.4waysuspension.com.au/rtc.htm

discowhite has one and is well pleased.

I am getting one soon.

[discowhite]

Bloody marvellous!

everyone should get one of these jobbies, easy to fit.
GU pootrol is the same dampner.

$165 + freight from 4way!.

best money ive spent. Oh they also go very well with the steering dampner kits ive made, that i have for sale. 8)

phil

[one_iota]

Originally posted by discowhite
Bloody marvellous!

everyone should get one of these jobbies, easy to fit.
GU pootrol is the same dampner.

$165 + freight from 4way!.

best money ive spent. Oh they also go very well with the steering dampner kits ive made, that i have for sale. 8)

phil

Phil's dampner relocation kit is also highly recommended [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

[nosch]

time to say goodbye to my old bilstein, I persume.

Might be another nicy christmas present for my wife [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] 8)

Phil, what&#96;s the gap with your damper relocation kit?

[rick130]

whats wrong with your Bilstein ??
I just don't like the idea of the 4-Way, and never have. To me they are answering a question no one ever asked.

A steering damper is there to do exactly that, dampen any major kickback to the steering. I can't see the point in introducing a spring into the equation that also needs to be damped, which means that the steering damper has to have stronger damping to dampen spring oscillations whch further reduces steering feel and sensitivity.

IMHO, if a 4-Way helps your steering, it is band-aidng an existing problem with your alignment.

If you steering damper is knackered, by all means replace it, but I don't think it needs to be wrapped in a spring.

[Andrewpv01]

Do you have to drill the chassis to fit it or do you use existing holes?

Andrew