sj steering damper to fit on vitara pitman arm?

[ojr1979]

Has anyone done the vitara pas conversion and re-connected there sj steering damper to the vitara pitman arm? just curious to see what if anything people have made to do this? cheers

[Tramp]

If you have pas you don't need a steering damper?

[Tramp]

Tbh the standard SJ steering damper isn't fantastic when you put big wheels on, a lot of people run the heavy duty option instead which clamps to your axle and drag rod, the heavy duty option is this...
http://llama4x4.com/page4.htm

Although I have a pro comp one which is exactly the same,

In most cases though when a PAS conversion is carried out the damper is ditched anyway as the PAS is enough to keep the steering from wobbling

[ojr1979]

It is I agree but I have noticed the difference when driving over bumps potholes etc so really I would prefer it back on I'm sure someone has done it before?

[ScottieJ]

I modified a procomp steering damper and fitted a rose joint, keeps the damper up high out of the way of damage as well. I don't really like those mounting kits that clamp to the axle, the steering damper looks too vulnerable to damage being mounted down there.