Steering Dampers

[doggboy]

Going to get my steering dampers changed thursday, Anyone have a link of where to obtain a set?...Or could advise what to look for? Thanks Rob

[onehundred80]

Originally Posted by doggboy

Going to get my steering dampers changed thursday, Anyone have a link of where to obtain a set?...Or could advise what to look for?

Thanks

Rob

Do not buy it from a dealer, they will take you to the cleaners. eBay is a good bet, this side of the pond you can get them for $20 to $40 each. Get a good brand, no cheap Chinese junk (no, not the kind with sails on) LOL

[doggboy]

Originally Posted by onehundred80

Do not buy it from a dealer, they will take you to the cleaners. eBay is a good bet, this side of the pond you can get them for $20 to $40 each. Get a good brand, no cheap Chinese junk (no, not the kind with sails on) LOL

What do I search for buddy?, when I search for chrysler crossfire steering damper on google, ebay etc...nothing seems to come up?

[IBLUBYU]

Originally Posted by doggboy

Going to get my steering dampers changed thursday, Anyone have a link of where to obtain a set?...Or could advise what to look for?

Thanks

Rob

Don't need a "set", only 1 .... search ebay for Mercedes steering damper that fits the SLK 320

[doggboy]

Thanks for the help folks, found these....and it says the following on the application list:

SLK 320 AMG Cabrio 3,2 M 112
SLK 320 Cabrio 3,2 M 112

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-C...#ht_5636wt_648

Would these be the required parts

[Mr Kilmouski]

Hi Dude

Try this link

Parts for Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes C/E Class/CLK/SL/SLK/190 Steering Damper

They are merc specialists and UK based

[doggboy]

Originally Posted by Mr Kilmouski

Hi Dude

Try this link

Parts for Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes C/E Class/CLK/SL/SLK/190 Steering Damper

They are merc specialists and UK based

Cheers for info mate, found the same ones on ebay, same part number for £21 delivered:

Mercedes Steering Damper C Class & 190 200 300 CLK SLK 1244630432 | eBay

Going to get a couple and get them fitted thursday...don't even know if I need them changing but my xf has a slight pull to the left...tyre pressure spot on, new tyres....going to change dampers get wheels aligned and hopefully should cure it.

[Crossfireone]

Doggboy don't forget you need only (ONE DAMPER) not a pair. Keep the extra cash for the other work your having done!!!

[doggboy]

Originally Posted by Crossfireone

Doggboy don't forget you need only (ONE DAMPER) not a pair. Keep the extra cash for the other work your having done!!!

Don't you need one for each side As you can probably tell I am not of a mechanical mind lol

[alaxfire]

NO - only one damper, connects to the frame on one end and the steering linkage on the other.

[shedman]

Originally Posted by doggboy

Don't you need one for each side As you can probably tell I am not of a mechanical mind lol

Doggboy, what you are looking at on ebay is a steering damper which will tighten up steering .I think what you are looking for are suspension shock absorbers.

[muskrat]

You only need one and you'll probably find getting the tracking done more useful but their cheap so no harm done

[Steve - UK]

The steering damper is easy to replace yourself and cost around £30 from your local Merc Dealers parts counter. So cheap its worth replacing for peace of mind and can the difference can often be felt. Just ask for a damper for an SLK 320 Model W170

[doggboy]

Bit of an update on my XF, had it in a local trusted family mechanics yesterday to adjust the parking brake (was slightly off but sorted) and I wanted him to have a go over and (under) the vehicle and give me his opinion, And I was delighted with his report...steering damper needs changing as there is a bit of play on it (on it's way and he'll change for £10), everything else he said is rock solid and in great condition and I have got a bargain
Couple of days later I was at a job that was next to a car sales unit and I had a wonder in to have a look around...got chatting to owner about TT's, Porsche' etc...and he asked what I had?...I pointed at my XF and said that......anyway long story short he offered me £4k on the spot for it, from a car dealer I was pleasantly suprised by that.
I'm happy chappy now...at first I was a bit panicky having bought a car with a few minor niggles but having spent next to nothing fixing up problems I now have a great car I love driving, being seen in and by the looks of it have added value to it to.
Happy Days