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brooklyn thing
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:45 pm    Post subject: Steering dampener Reply with quote

Is it possible my steering dampener is worn out after a few thousand miles? My steering feels kinda wobbly over the bumps and turns.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How long ago (time wise) was it installed?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the steering wheel tries to jerk out of your hands when hitting a bump, it's worn out.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there very much play in your steering wheel? If so your steering box may need adjusting, if you have less than 1-1 1/2 inches then it could be your dampner maybe bad. Undo one end and push and pull. If you have resistance during then yours is good. Also check your end bearings. If you have loose ones, they can put heavy wear on the dampner causing early failure. Good luck.
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