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Bigdummy · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 11:28:24 AM »

Hello All, I am in need of a steering damper for a 71 super. Unwanted or location of a cheap one . ....Thanks Fred

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2008, 12:41:45 PM »

Joe in Cleveland, Lamar in Dalton or Manley in Chatt. probley have them.
Make sure the rubber bushings are good and tight or it will do you no good. 50-55 shimmy or chuck hole shimmy ?

Bigdummy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2008, 12:54:56 PM »

Yes sir, Dont know about potholes,cuz i avoid them.....Fred

Smelly_Cat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2008, 06:48:45 AM »

I thought the damper was one the cheapest and easiest parts maybe 20-30 bucks new STEERING DAMPER, SUPER BEEETLE 1971-74 STEERING DAMPER, SUPER BEEETLE 1971-74
Code:113425021J
Price: $21.95
Quantity in Basket: none at jbugs

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:33:15 AM »

Hey Big, On your Super B, If you have any "slop" in the front end parts starting at the steering wheel all the way out to the front wheels, your car will shimmy like a Vegas showgirl at 50-55 MPH. Check everthing that moves, turns, balance, tire pressures, bent rims, alignment, struts, loose wheel brg. etc. Any ONE of those things will cause the same shimmy. Super Beetles are famous for their "Shimmy".

Bigdummy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:44:22 AM »

iVE GOT THE WHEELS OFF NOW, EVERY THING FEELS SOLIDEXCEPT FOR THE DAMPER, I PULLED IT OFF AND THERE IS A SPOT RIGHT AS YOU START TO PULL IT OUT THAT MOVES EASIER THAN THE REST OF OT WHEN SLIDING.aLSO WHEN IT WAS PULING IT OUT , THE SMALL END SEEMED BOLT ALSO SEEMED TO BE A LITTLT LOOSE . BUSHING ON BOTH ENDS SEEM TO BE PRETTY ROTTED. bUT ALL THE BALL JOINTS SEEM TIGHT . THE RUBBERS AOUND THEM HOWEVER ARE NOT IN GREAT SHAPE .i CAN TAKE A PIC IF YA WANT ME TO......FRED SORRY JUST SAW MT CAPS WERE ON

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:26:02 AM »

Whats a MT cap ? Replace the damper for sure. Then drive it . You might get lucky.

Bigdummy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:07:13 PM »

Sorry, MT- My caps button was on .

Bigdummy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:08:15 PM »

Do the dampers usually come with the bushings?

Bugnut · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:16:09 PM »

The last one I bought at Mainly did.

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