Steering Damper Diameters?

[davisshannon]

Is there any info on the fitment of different steering dampers? I bought one that was supposed to fit like this one https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/au/113425021a-steering-damper-for-beam-axle.html but it’s too fat.

I think this one should work based on the picture of my original one attached.
https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/au/113425021ag-steering-damper.html

Thanks

[viiking]

What year model? It helps.

Remember that most pre 68 beetles (59-1967) were made in Australia and not necessarily the same as those available in Europe or North America.
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1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3

[davisshannon]

Sorry, 1966. That second link I posted looks closer to mine, but I’m trying to make sure before ordering another one.

Thanks

[viiking]

Just going back through my records the second one (Boge - OEM) is what I bought also from Heritage.

The original photo looks identical to the one installed (from new) in my 1968.

Here's a local supplier of Brazilian (?)
https://www.mickmotors.com.au/product-steering-damper-ty1-all-60-with-beam-front-end-8010.aspx

or German

https://www.mickmotors.com.au/product-steering-dam...15908.aspx
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1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3

[davisshannon]

Thanks. Yeah, The ones from Mick Motors are the same chunkier ones. I’ll order the one from heritage and hopefully it fits.