Steering Damper

Where can I purchase a new steering damper for my 94 Roady? Rock Auto doesn't have them and neither does AZ.

Rock auto should have them I just bought one for my Fleetwood a few months ago. I think it was MOOG brand.

I just did a little more thinking and did a search for Fleetwood steering dampers and they ARE available for our Cadillac cousins. Strange they wouldn't list them under Roadmaster too.

I just saw that. I am pricing a new steering set up for my wagon and they don't list them for the wagons.

For what it's worth, the steering damper on my '94 failed and I just took it off. As long as your variable effort sensor on the steering shaft is not intermittent, the car drives fine. Alternately, you can wire in a bypass to leave the car in minimum boost at all times and that will also minimize the need for a damper.

I replaced mine on the '96 Roady with the Rock Auto Caddy part when I rebuilt the front end. I drove over an uneven train track with it off and with it on. The difference with it in place is surprising, much less kickback in the wheel and body of the car. It's just a lot smoother with it in place.

Did that work here: https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t5548-roady-front-end-rebuild-rear-springs-plus-added-fun

I rebuilt the front end in my caddy with Proforged parts. I thought about it long and hard and decided to drop the extra 100 for the steering damper center link to maintain the original steering feel.

it's the original steering feel that made me get rid of mine.

Just make sure you transfer the "Dynaride" sticker from the old damper to the new damper, if it's still there.

I got one for my Fleetwood not too long ago from RockAuto. There is a difference with it installed, but I drove around without it for a while. I wouldn't say it's critical, but I'm a stickler for having things operate as designed.

What's the trick for removing the pressed in side?