Steering Shock?????

[AJ Dup]

Hi All

I dont know what its called exactly but that shock infront of my Patrol is leaking oil I want to replace it.

Any suggestions what size? where I can get it? what make do you suggest?

Any advise???

[Tjaart]

Hello AJ

That "shock' is your Steering Damper. It prevents the steering wheel from breaking your thumbs if you're off roading. Just think of an old farm tractor or early cruiser pick ups with out power steering. My dad taught me to drive with my thumbs outside of the steering wheel on the farm. If the wheel should hit a rock in the field, the steering could spin violently and easily break your thumb.

Best is to replace it with an OME steering damper. I've got one on my Patrol and it's wonderful. Check with any 4x4 fitment centre. It uses the same damper as some or other Land Rover, but don't be afraid, it's an OME part. You can replace it yourself and save a few bucks. very easy!!

[AJ Dup]

Dankie Tjaart.

Sal kyk of ek die naweek een kan kry.

[JPVM]

x2 , OME sells a great steering damper. I replaced mine just to upgrade since am using 35" tires. Its very easy to replace it by yourself.

This is mine .........

[AJ Dup]

Hi Guys I can get a TJM Damper for R580 less than OME what do you think of the TJM one?

[Tjaart]

Go for It AJ

Niks daarmee fout nie. Damnit, for that price, get two!! Where are you buying this from? My OME damper was R1300 one year ago.

TJM is good.

[Abri Hoffman]

AJ, I also need one. what is the price of the OME and the TJM? I see you say there is a R580 difference.

[AJ Dup]

Hi
OME is R1700 at a local 4x4 shop close to my house
TJM R1120 at LA Sports Boksburg
They didnt have stock but will get it latest tuesday

[AJ Dup]

Jammer vir die afrikaans maar weet nie hoe om in engels te verduidelik nie.

Kan my lekkende damper die rede wees hoekom my stuurwiel so losserig voel as ek offroad ry?

[G-MAN]

Dit sal verseker losserig voel met n m#!rtoe damper.