Steering Damper Replacement... How hard?

[GARover]

Is the pretty straightforward (i.e. easy) to replace the steering damper on a DII??

I'm looking at the OME Steering Damper for $80.
I'll start there... eventualy replace the shocks/springs with OME down the road.

What sort of improvement should I notice if I replace the damper?

 

[racerwad]

it's stupid easy.

there shouldn't be a huge difference if you're replacing it on the '03, depending on mileage.

andy

 

[QCNR]

You won't notice any improvement, save your many buy the cheap LR one.

 

[KevinNY]

agreed, you won't notice a thing

 

[lowwill]

Ah-yup I would just wait and do everything at the same time.

 

[GARover]

Okay, thanks for the info. I'll hold off and buy it when I do the OME suspension kit.

 

[JPA]

what about the damper replacement on a '98? any noticeable difference?

 

[p m]

if your kingpin bearings are loose, panhard rod bolts are loose and bushings are shot, wheel bearings are worn out and loose, and you've lifted your truck leaving zero caster angle, yes - a new OME steering damper may make a difference between a death wobble and no.