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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: Tofu*monster on January 03, 2012, 04:01:59 PM

Title: Steering Damper help
Post by: Tofu*monster on January 03, 2012, 04:01:59 PM

Just bought a kyb damper and it does not appear to match at all.  Double checked all the part numbers and it is correct. Does this require relocationof the stock mounting setup?  Any help would be great.

Title: Re: Steering Damper help
Post by: TinTopTom on January 17, 2012, 01:25:07 PM

I just tried to order one for my Samurai from my local O'Rielly's... their parts database showed one from Rancho, that uses a stud mount on both ends, the wrong mounting scheme for my '86. I ordered the 'house brand' oem replacement instead, shown to have rubber eyes on each end, which worked perfectly.

I learned all over again, that parts books, data bases, for older vehicles is often wrong. 

Good luck!

Title: Re: Steering Damper help
Post by: Capt on January 17, 2012, 03:41:46 PM

2 xxxxxxxx on the On Line Data Bases !!!!
Napa, AutoZone, O'Reileys, etc.........
Must have the same F'd source !!!! Try order  front axle wheel bearings !!!
You'll be BLUE IN THE FACE before you get what you need !!!

CAPT

Title: Re: Steering Damper help
Post by: ebattleon on January 20, 2012, 10:10:01 PM

That's why I try to walk with the old part...save a lot of grief >:(

Title: Re: Steering Damper help
Post by: lv2fsh on January 23, 2012, 08:40:55 PM

I have a Rancho stabilizer on my 87. It works good and is heavier duty than the stock. It doesn't use the stock mounts though. It came with bolt on brackets. I like it.

Title: Re: Steering Damper help
Post by: flanny on February 14, 2012, 05:57:18 PM

? Where does the oem steering damper connect? I bought a sammy with a homemade lift and removed it. Pictures would be great

Title: Re: Steering Damper help
Post by: Boxcar on February 15, 2012, 05:59:55 AM

The oem dampener is mounted to a stud just behind the front sway bar mount (points down ) and the pitman arm....Boxcar...