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2067Bug Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2005 Posts: 596
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:44 pm Post subject: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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I plan on installing a steering damper on my 57 Oval and a friend pointed me to the technical bulletin “Hydraulic Steering Damper” in the Technical/Instructional Manuals Section. Is shows the installation of a Steering Damper kit for earlier year cars without the bracket on the beam. Has anyone used the bracket or better yet, know where to find one? There are a couple of aftermarket brackets made for the same purpose, but I was hoping to find one like the bulletin shows. I will post a WTB but thought I would ask here first.
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6T5 square Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2005 Posts: 1083 Location: Dover, DE
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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Quoting John Muir -- Open the rear boot. Get out the stool and sit down. Contemplate the air-cooled beauty before you. - How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive -- Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4572 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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Yeah, how about posting the contents of the technical bulletin also? Not sure I've seen that one about adding the kit to a beam without the bracket...
Bill _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
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Ovally Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2014 Posts: 476 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:07 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/techbulletins/v1.php
Do you mean this?
Bracket part number 111 415 921
I used the bracket in my Oval '53 when I installed a steering damper some 45 years ago.
Regards. _________________ VW Bug Oval 1953
VW Bug 1200 D motor
Porsche 911S MFI 1970
Mazda 929 Hardtop 1977
Mercedes SLC 180 Roadster 2018 |
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2067Bug Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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Ovally - yes that is it. Thanks for posting. I added a page from the technical bulletin and a few steps on how to find it on TheSamba.
The bulletin can be found by:
1. Clicking on Technical at the top of the page
2. Scroll down to Technical Instruction Manuals
3. Click on technical bulletins
4. Click on Front Axel and Steering
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2067Bug Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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Ovally - why did you add the damper, and did it make a difference? |
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my3bugs Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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i have no real clue . but the part your looking for looks sorta familiar ..... i have these available and thought you could fabricate the other part if your handy these fit the trans axles for brake lines , but look about the same size as the front beam .
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2627558 |
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Ovally Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2014 Posts: 476 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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2067Bug wrote: |
Ovally - why did you add the damper, and did it make a difference? |
We had a lot of roads in bad shape here.
The steering damper is a great improvement to eliminate bump steer.
It also makes me feel safer on any road.
Regards. _________________ VW Bug Oval 1953
VW Bug 1200 D motor
Porsche 911S MFI 1970
Mazda 929 Hardtop 1977
Mercedes SLC 180 Roadster 2018 |
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2067Bug Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:53 am Post subject: Re: Hydraulic Steering Damper Technical Bulletin |
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my3bugs - thanks for offer. I posted a WTB and let's see if someone has the original part. If not, there is steering damper bracket made by Limebug that should work. |
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