Re: What is the best steering dampener for 98 concourse
Posted: April 2nd, 2019, 9:12 am
I wouldn't say you probably *need* the Safe-T-Steer. I mentioned it because you asked "What is the best steering dampener?" I thought it was probably a contender for that category.
I didn't have any particular steering issue, other than every Ford van I've driven is obviously not rack-and-pinion. I was there at the shop, had planned for some expense, and nothing else was needed, so.... (also the original dampener was kaput). So I probably didn't strictly need it either. It did enhance my driving experience but nothing dramatic like the beefed up anti-sway bars.
The "other" unit (Steer Safe?) with the springs, if it's the one my buddy had, looked like an elaborate setup of screen door springs under there. I would be a little uncomfortable with that, especially in any snow or etc. Also it made spring stretching noises (he changed to a Safe-T-Steer). I have not run that one myself though - maybe he was supposed to lube it or something was wrong.
I didn't have any particular steering issue, other than every Ford van I've driven is obviously not rack-and-pinion. I was there at the shop, had planned for some expense, and nothing else was needed, so.... (also the original dampener was kaput). So I probably didn't strictly need it either. It did enhance my driving experience but nothing dramatic like the beefed up anti-sway bars.
The "other" unit (Steer Safe?) with the springs, if it's the one my buddy had, looked like an elaborate setup of screen door springs under there. I would be a little uncomfortable with that, especially in any snow or etc. Also it made spring stretching noises (he changed to a Safe-T-Steer). I have not run that one myself though - maybe he was supposed to lube it or something was wrong.
