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OMESD32 - Steering Damper

Original price - Original price €172,10
Original price
€172,10
€172,10 - €172,10
Current price €172,10
OEM Part
OEM: Made by an Original Equipment Manufacturer. This part is made by an original equipment manufacturer or under their license, ensuring compatibility and quality.
Brand ARB
Steering Damper mounted across the steering linkage to damp oscillation and wheel vibration fed back through the steering, improving handling and control over rough surfaces without affecting steering return.

Nitrogen gas-charged unit using a foam-cell construction to reduce wheel vibration. It mounts to the original steering damper points and reuses the factory fasteners.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1986-2006 — Steering dampers with nitrogen charged foam cell for reduced wheel vibration and improved handling and control.
DEFENDER 2007-2016 — Steering dampers with nitrogen charged foam cell for reduced wheel vibration and improved handling and control.
Alternative Codes
OMESD32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the steering damper do on a Defender?
The steering damper mounts across the Defender's steering linkage and damps oscillation and wheel vibration fed back through the steering. This is a nitrogen-charged foam-cell unit, a design that helps cut wheel vibration and steady the steering over rough ground without affecting steering return.
Which Land Rovers does this steering damper fit?
This steering damper fits the Land Rover Defender from 1986 to 2016. It mounts to the original steering damper points and reuses the factory fasteners, so no modification is needed for a direct replacement.
What are the signs a Defender steering damper needs replacing?
Typically a worn steering damper shows as fluid leaking from the body, a return of steering wobble, or more vibration through the wheel on rough roads. On the Defender, a tired damper usually lets the front wheels shimmy more noticeably. Fitting a new foam-cell unit restores steady steering.
Is one steering damper enough and can it be fitted at home?
Typically one steering damper is fitted per Defender. It bolts to the original mounting points and reuses the factory fasteners, so usually only basic hand tools are required. It's generally a straightforward DIY job on the Defender with the front wheels accessible.