[fordem]

Came across this question (and link) in another forum - thought I'd ask it here ...

Anyone ever used a steering damper on a Grand Vitara?

http://www.toughdogdealer.com.au/Vitara.htm

My initial reaction was there's no where to fit it, and it's not necessary - but looking at the link TD claim it fits 88~02 - so where does it go, and is it necessary? I can't think of a reason to fit it on an IFS vehicle.

[christover1]

NFI.
Maybe helpful on non power steer?
Once I fitted ps to my Sierra, I never needed a damper.
My Vit is fine without one, and its lifted.
I would thing power steering fluid is it's own damper?

[Gwagensteve]

Calmini offer a damper for the vitara. No idea about a GV though. Being rack and pinion, surely it's super redundant?

Steve.

[oohsam]

As per steve's comment. Its totally un-needed on a vitara.

[Swoods]

I'm looking at putting one on my 95 Vitara as it has attempted to break my thumb on a few occasions, should help

[atari4x4]

Swoods wrote:

I'm looking at putting one on my 95 Vitara as it has attempted to break my thumb on a few occasions, should help

don't they teach kids to hold the steering wheel properly anymore?

thumbs go on the outside if you're going to grasp the wheel with a limp wrist.

[Reubs]

atari4x4 wrote:

Swoods wrote:

I'm looking at putting one on my 95 Vitara as it has attempted to break my thumb on a few occasions, should help

don't they teach kids to hold the steering wheel properly anymore?

thumbs go on the outside if you're going to grasp the wheel with a limp wrist.

X2. A steering damper won't help stop the wheel doing a sudden 180 degrees when you hit something hard enough!