Are steering dampers all the same dimensions?

[nuclearmonkey]

So if I understand, the added stiction of the factory stabilizer creates a window of dead slop in the steering system in the attempt to break free from the stiction? Under load (like going around a curve), it’s not all that noticeable… going straight however, I’ve got a solid 1.5” of free play back and forth on the wheel (where it feels like at the outer edge of this dead space the steering finally starts to engage).

 

[Shopkeep]

So if I understand, the added stiction of the factory stabilizer creates a window of dead slop in the steering system in the attempt to break free from the stiction? Under load (like going around a curve), it’s not all that noticeable… going straight however, I’ve got a solid 1.5” of free play back and forth on the wheel (where it feels like at the outer edge of this dead space the steering finally starts to engage).

Take off the factory stabilzer, drive around the block with no stabilzer and all will become clear. Put the factory stabilzer back on and start searching for aftermarket solution.

 

[Tinerfeño]

So if I understand, the added stiction of the factory stabilizer creates a window of dead slop in the steering system in the attempt to break free from the stiction?

No. Recirculating ball steering box can't be constructed with zero play. Measure it engine not running and wheels straight ahead using only small amount of force. There will be free play on the steering wheel. Land Rover has specified 50 mm (2 ") on the steering wheel radius being acceptable. In this steering box there is adjustment but it should no be tigntened below 25 mm (1") and entire working area must be chacked against tight spots.

Most propbably changing steering damper will not make any measurable improvement (excluding the feeling inside your head ). More agile correction after corners will be achieved by removing the damper. This may cause prpblems on highway (death wobble) and off-road (rapid steering wheel response when hitting one front wheel on an obstacle).