Re: I need a steering dampener
 

I got a new steering damper after ten years. It was still working, but the
leak made me worry. I'll bet that any after market part leaks within five
years or so. I have replaced a few mufflers, but they rusted out or I
bottomed them on a rock. I just replaced the front brakes because of a
little shuddering. I got new disks and pads to save two trips to town.
With gas the way it is maybe that was the economical choice. The seat belt
retractors got a little sluggish, so I replaced them this year. That is
from driving in the rain with the top down, I am sure. The spark plugs
don't last much more than 25,000 miles. Really, in twelve years I haven't
replaced much more than that.

Earle

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:BJudnXJEGbIooGbZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@ez2.net...
> Alright, after ten years, odds favor needing a new part or two ...
>
>
>
> "Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:j-6dnak7IeXcRWzZnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d@comcast.com...
> > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> >> TROLL!
> >
> >
> > That's a bit extreme of an answer, isn't it?
> >
> >
> >> Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>> My guess is you do not need a steering dampner at all.
> >
> >
> > The OEM unit is sh!t. It's leaking. It has to go.
> > I probably need all the rubber bushings as well, but I'm going
> > to start with this item first.
> >
> > December 20 will be 10 years mine.
> >
> > -Scott
> > '97 TJ SE/almost 75,000 miles.
>

Re: I need a steering dampener
 

I got a new steering damper after ten years. It was still working, but the
leak made me worry. I'll bet that any after market part leaks within five
years or so. I have replaced a few mufflers, but they rusted out or I
bottomed them on a rock. I just replaced the front brakes because of a
little shuddering. I got new disks and pads to save two trips to town.
With gas the way it is maybe that was the economical choice. The seat belt
retractors got a little sluggish, so I replaced them this year. That is
from driving in the rain with the top down, I am sure. The spark plugs
don't last much more than 25,000 miles. Really, in twelve years I haven't
replaced much more than that.

Earle

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:BJudnXJEGbIooGbZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@ez2.net...
> Alright, after ten years, odds favor needing a new part or two ...
>
>
>
> "Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:j-6dnak7IeXcRWzZnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d@comcast.com...
> > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> >> TROLL!
> >
> >
> > That's a bit extreme of an answer, isn't it?
> >
> >
> >> Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>> My guess is you do not need a steering dampner at all.
> >
> >
> > The OEM unit is sh!t. It's leaking. It has to go.
> > I probably need all the rubber bushings as well, but I'm going
> > to start with this item first.
> >
> > December 20 will be 10 years mine.
> >
> > -Scott
> > '97 TJ SE/almost 75,000 miles.
>

Re: I need a steering dampener
 

I got a new steering damper after ten years. It was still working, but the
leak made me worry. I'll bet that any after market part leaks within five
years or so. I have replaced a few mufflers, but they rusted out or I
bottomed them on a rock. I just replaced the front brakes because of a
little shuddering. I got new disks and pads to save two trips to town.
With gas the way it is maybe that was the economical choice. The seat belt
retractors got a little sluggish, so I replaced them this year. That is
from driving in the rain with the top down, I am sure. The spark plugs
don't last much more than 25,000 miles. Really, in twelve years I haven't
replaced much more than that.

Earle

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:BJudnXJEGbIooGbZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@ez2.net...
> Alright, after ten years, odds favor needing a new part or two ...
>
>
>
> "Scott in Baltimore" <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE_69@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:j-6dnak7IeXcRWzZnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d@comcast.com...
> > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> >> TROLL!
> >
> >
> > That's a bit extreme of an answer, isn't it?
> >
> >
> >> Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >>> My guess is you do not need a steering dampner at all.
> >
> >
> > The OEM unit is sh!t. It's leaking. It has to go.
> > I probably need all the rubber bushings as well, but I'm going
> > to start with this item first.
> >
> > December 20 will be 10 years mine.
> >
> > -Scott
> > '97 TJ SE/almost 75,000 miles.
>

Re: I need a steering dampener
 

That little air pocket left by the leak usually makes the shock
absorber bounce back and forth, much worse than nothing.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I got a new steering damper after ten years. It was still working, but the
> leak made me worry. I'll bet that any after market part leaks within five
> years or so. I have replaced a few mufflers, but they rusted out or I
> bottomed them on a rock. I just replaced the front brakes because of a
> little shuddering. I got new disks and pads to save two trips to town.
> With gas the way it is maybe that was the economical choice. The seat belt
> retractors got a little sluggish, so I replaced them this year. That is
> from driving in the rain with the top down, I am sure. The spark plugs
> don't last much more than 25,000 miles. Really, in twelve years I haven't
> replaced much more than that.
>
> Earle

Re: I need a steering dampener
 

That little air pocket left by the leak usually makes the shock
absorber bounce back and forth, much worse than nothing.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I got a new steering damper after ten years. It was still working, but the
> leak made me worry. I'll bet that any after market part leaks within five
> years or so. I have replaced a few mufflers, but they rusted out or I
> bottomed them on a rock. I just replaced the front brakes because of a
> little shuddering. I got new disks and pads to save two trips to town.
> With gas the way it is maybe that was the economical choice. The seat belt
> retractors got a little sluggish, so I replaced them this year. That is
> from driving in the rain with the top down, I am sure. The spark plugs
> don't last much more than 25,000 miles. Really, in twelve years I haven't
> replaced much more than that.
>
> Earle

Re: I need a steering dampener
 

That little air pocket left by the leak usually makes the shock
absorber bounce back and forth, much worse than nothing.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I got a new steering damper after ten years. It was still working, but the
> leak made me worry. I'll bet that any after market part leaks within five
> years or so. I have replaced a few mufflers, but they rusted out or I
> bottomed them on a rock. I just replaced the front brakes because of a
> little shuddering. I got new disks and pads to save two trips to town.
> With gas the way it is maybe that was the economical choice. The seat belt
> retractors got a little sluggish, so I replaced them this year. That is
> from driving in the rain with the top down, I am sure. The spark plugs
> don't last much more than 25,000 miles. Really, in twelve years I haven't
> replaced much more than that.
>
> Earle