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rust!!whatrust? · 03-15-2007, 08:20 PM

Okay I am planning on a weekend long hash at my truck this weekend. Stinks it's out state and I have to spend the night to get any work. Work will be slow as I am cleaning and painting as I go. Another question about handling. Has any one ever installed a steering dampener? What is your take on the benefits of one?

see ten · 03-16-2007, 05:24 PM

I haven't seen anyone use a damper on a 2wd. I really don't even know how one would be mounted. Isn't that something that's usually used in 4x4 applications. Either way TTT for ya.

jimmydean · 03-16-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rust!!whatrust?

Has any one ever installed a steering dampener? What is your take on the benefits of one?

All it is is a shock mounted to the steering arm and attached to the core support or some other static chassis part. It is mainly for off-road to the wheel doesn't rip out of your hands in rough spots. I don't think it would be worth while on a 2 wheel drive truck because I barely feel the road now with power steering.

Lated · 02-13-2008, 11:06 AM

I'm interested in making my truck handle better too, how has yours turned out Rust?

PanelDeland · 02-13-2008, 11:36 AM

rust, be very careful with the bus booster.i had a buddy who did a bus booster on a 1 ton dually (all Furd stuff) and the first time he hit the brakes he had to replace the windsheild.The brakes were so touchy you could barely stop the truck without locking them up.Took a good while to get used to.He left it that way because it was a wrecker and usually had a car on back.Otherwise it was way too much.

Ackattack · 02-13-2008, 12:16 PM

Before I had the airbags in and the frame and front suspension was on jack stands I was looking at the camber curve of these trucks.....it looked all basackwards to me. I think one could pick up some serious handling improvements by changing some of this. I may change mine around a little in the future, but right now I'm just going to go the route of big front sway bar, camaro rear swaybar, adjustable shocks (Probably QA1), and fat rubber (275 front/315 rear). I gots a vette to go around the twisties

03-15-2007, 08:20 PM	#26
rust!!whatrust? Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chattanooga tn. Posts: 27	Re: Trick road handeling suspension. Okay I am planning on a weekend long hash at my truck this weekend. Stinks it's out state and I have to spend the night to get any work. Work will be slow as I am cleaning and painting as I go. Another question about handling. Has any one ever installed a steering dampener? What is your take on the benefits of one? __________________ Don't touch the Rust. Punk

03-16-2007, 05:24 PM	#27
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Trick road handeling suspension. I haven't seen anyone use a damper on a 2wd. I really don't even know how one would be mounted. Isn't that something that's usually used in 4x4 applications. Either way TTT for ya.

02-13-2008, 11:06 AM	#29
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: Trick road handeling suspension. I'm interested in making my truck handle better too, how has yours turned out Rust? __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

02-13-2008, 11:36 AM	#30
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Trick road handeling suspension. rust, be very careful with the bus booster.i had a buddy who did a bus booster on a 1 ton dually (all Furd stuff) and the first time he hit the brakes he had to replace the windsheild.The brakes were so touchy you could barely stop the truck without locking them up.Took a good while to get used to.He left it that way because it was a wrecker and usually had a car on back.Otherwise it was way too much. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 02-13-2008 at 11:36 AM.

02-13-2008, 12:16 PM	#31
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Trick road handeling suspension. Before I had the airbags in and the frame and front suspension was on jack stands I was looking at the camber curve of these trucks.....it looked all basackwards to me. I think one could pick up some serious handling improvements by changing some of this. I may change mine around a little in the future, but right now I'm just going to go the route of big front sway bar, camaro rear swaybar, adjustable shocks (Probably QA1), and fat rubber (275 front/315 rear). I gots a vette to go around the twisties __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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