Thread: What steering Dampner?

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Why is one damper better than the other though? Is it softer, stiffer, more durable etc.

Also, why does everybody like the tough dog RTC? Is it due to castor loss etc, valving perhaps???

Slunnie....

Ever driven in sand and been unsure of wheel position?
Ever been in mud and felt the same thing?

RTC makes the wheels straighten quicker....
Castor loss due to lift is assisted.
Generally just feels nice

As for overstressing the Powersteering.. I think my rims and tyre combo would stress it more and mines going strong.

Tombraider

Originally Posted by DRanged

Our tough dog RTC failed after 12-15 months. Have used Billstein in the past no problem. At the moment I am using an old Rancho front shock from an old comp car using Maxi drive front steering arm mounts. Tell you what it works like a treat. Handles the Isuzu power steer pump with ease!!! and it cost nothing and there is 1 more still on the shelf.

Regards Justin

the downside with using a standard supension damper is that the valving is totally different compression/extension, whereas a steering damper is 50/50 (most suspension dampers/shock absorbers valving is in the region of 3:1 rebound to bump) and most wont work past a 45* angle from vertical, either.

Originally Posted by tombraider

Slunnie....

Ever driven in sand and been unsure of wheel position?
Ever been in mud and felt the same thing?

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Tombraider

that's why MOMO, OMP, Sparco, etc, have a white or yellow stripe at the top of their rally specific steering wheels. Of course when you have more than a turn of lock on.......