By jon on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 08:27 am: Edit

hi, i was wondering if i could use the stock steering dampner with the conversion kit. it doesn't look like i can fit a d-90 dampner on there. any help is greatly appreciated...

By Kent Pollack on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 09:47 am: Edit

Jon,
Yes you can, I have the kit on my 1997, the problem I had with the kit was that the holes that the dampener stud go through are to small and will bind. I enlarge the holes so that they are the same size as the original mounting holes, and used the original hardware.

By jon on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 01:13 pm: Edit

kent, thanks for the response. the holes on mine seem to fit perfect. my only problem is my oil filter seems to be in the way. i was wondering if you have any pictures of your set up. safari gard customer service wasn't much help. thanks

By tc on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 05:06 am: Edit

Jon, I have to agree with you. Their customer service sucks. I bought the kit but it is still sitting in the garage because of the filter problem.
Kent, can you send me a picture too? Thanks.

By Kent on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 - 12:29 pm: Edit

Jon & TC, Sorry for the delay. I took some pictures today. At least SG fixed the hole size, I have had mine for a year or two. On the large bracket that bolts to the frame rail I bent a 10% twist into it to better line it up with the tie rod. I also welded the other end to the tie rod after bending the original tie rod. I have 4" of lift and a SG three link up front. I don't know if this gives me more clearance. It has never been a problem for me.

By kent on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 - 12:39 pm: Edit

Jon, I need your email address to send you the pictures.