Steering Damper The PO installed a steering damper which bolts on between the tie rod and front axle. Thinking about taking it off. Does it really stabilize steering or does it just make steering effort greater ?
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Re: Steering Damper Hello,
I have read many that say the steering damping simply hides other problems that should be fixed. While I do believe there is truth to this, I nevertheless find the steering damper useful - mainly because I have to drive on freeways with grooved pavement. Without the steering damper, the unavoidable irregularity of the pavement grooving relative to the driving direction creates nerve-wracking erratic steering behaviour. I do my best to regularly ensure all steering connections (kingpins, drag-link, tie-rod, steering box) joints are tight, but will not remove the steering damper because of how the car would otherwise drive on that grooved pavement. Safe driving, Andrew |
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They do increase steering effort slightly. You do not notice this on an off road desert racer where they were intended for use. |
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Oh, by the way, there were off road desert racers in the late 20's. You just didn't hear about them unless there was a telegraph line in the area. Come to think of it, I had one on a 175 Bonneville bike in the 60's. |
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Re: Steering Damper I think they are just a bandaid,I would remove it and if you realize there is a problem fix it properly,Henry never installed one!
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Re: Steering Damper If you don’t want, I’ll take it.
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They have to be to meet profit parameters. Imagine what a model A would have cost if it had come out of the factory capable of 200 mph and 50 miles per gallon. Think of the social impact of a product like that also. The wrecking yards and graveyards would be full to capacity. |
Re: Steering Damper The damper wasn't original but does no harm other than losing points in national judging . A damper won't fix worn out parts . Common sense tells me that a damper will stabilize the steering in rough conditions . My CJ 5 jeeps came with dampers and they seemed to work well . Even with large mudder tires , my jeeps steered like power steering when they were moving .
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Re: Steering Damper Good afternoon...Our Tudor had the entire front end rebuilt and it drove quite well 98% of the time with the exception of railroad tracks and big pot holes. We added the damper and there has been no trouble for 7 or 8 years. Many new cars, with much better front ends than our Model 'A's have, also have steering dampers. Both my Jeeps have them. For me they are a nice safety item that can easily be removed and no drilling is necessary to install one. Have a great Model 'A' Day. Ernie in Arizona
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Re: Steering Damper Mulletwagon,
So many pros and cons on this short thread, like any great group exchange..... I'm thinking Post #2 basically says it all. If you are going to be facing grooved pavements (Something Henry certainly didn't design for, or even imagine!!) it sounds like it would be a great help... I'll be surprised if you can't find local online maps showing grooved road surfaces. . Do they use use em in the Florida panhandle? Ride safe... |
Re: Steering Damper No grooved road surfaces in my area that I am aware of. If the damper does not add much turning effort, I will leave it on. Simple question generated a number of appreciated responses. Thanks to all.
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Re: Steering Damper Unless you have a steering wheel with no play at all, you will benefit by having a damper.
It will help to keep the car from wandering so you don't have to keep correcting it with the steering wheel. I think Thomas Edison told that to Henry once but Henry wouldn't listen.... I think. |
Re: Steering Damper I feel that a steering stabilize-damper would be an improvement to any vehicle. If a damper causes more steering effort , I've never noticed it . If anything a damper seems to make steering easier to me . If the toe in is off a little it can cause nerve wracking erratic steering after hitting a pot hole or crossing rail road tracks . Though a damper would in some cases mask the shimmy , it would be best to have the toe in checked and adjusted if necessary or uneven tire wear will usually follow on the front tires . Correct toe in is 1/16th.
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Re: Steering Damper Mine had a very large shock on it & it bent the tie rod.
Bill W. |
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