Extended travel steering stabilizer

MountainD

MountainD

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I’m running 255/85R16’s on wold rims and utilizing 1” spacers as I prefer that backspacing, stance, and steering improvement. I’m also running a disco steering drop arm and basically a disco drag link to go along with it. That said, now my steering is limited by the stabilizer (or technically by the limit bolts which could be turned in further) before rubbing and I’d like that little bit more for the trails. The OMESD32 stabilizer has a range from 440mm to 680mm (240mm of travel). I can’t seem to find any longer and still searching. Any suggestions?
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KW1985def110

KW1985def110

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Fox 986-24-158 has 10.7” of stroke according to this website,

gigglepin4x4.net

Fox Steering Damper For LR Defender

FOX Steering Damper to suit Land Rover Defender. Replaces OEM steering damper on Land Rover 90/110/127 Defender 1983-2015 - bolt on replacement.
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For some reason my Google is struggling to find much more info on that specific damper
 
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Mirrajumper

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I’m running all fox, better build quality than most. Broken OME’s. If fox doesn’t work out, I’d try koni reds for the weld quality.
 
MountainD

MountainD

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Mirrajumper said:
I’m running all fox, better build quality than most. Broken OME’s. If fox doesn’t work out, I’d try koni reds for the weld quality.
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I couldn’t even find a Kona Steering stabilizer! I’ll check out the fox. Which model / number are you running?
 
MountainD

MountainD

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That 986-24-158 doesn’t seem to exist outside of UK and can’t even find it through Fox (yet). But that’s the sort of travel I’m looking for. I asked 4wdParts if they could get it and the responded that is not possible. Weird reply, but definitive.
 
Z.G

Z.G

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MountainD said:
That 986-24-158 doesn’t seem to exist outside of UK and can’t even find it through Fox (yet). But that’s the sort of travel I’m looking for. I asked 4wdParts if they could get it and the responded that is not possible. Weird reply, but definitive.
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I've been trying for a few months, it's an extremely odd situation to get them through Fox. Essentially that's a "proprietary offering" through certain vendors, so for us to order them, we have to provide them "our specifications" to order. It's bizarre
 
WreckITFrank

WreckITFrank

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schleven said:
There's also this Bilstein set-up which Mahker uses: https://shop.mahker.com/product/bilstein-off-road-steering-damper/

"Large diameter working piston with more than 200% of the area of a conventional twin tube piston"

Bilstein Offroad Advance-7005r Shock. 177.29 Euro

Bilstein Offroad Advance-7005R Shock. 177.29 euro . Best prices on spare parts for 4X4. Delivery in 24/48 hours.
www.4x4proyect.com www.4x4proyect.com
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I'm running this on my 130. Can't find specs so I'll get measurements at some point
 
MountainD

MountainD

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schleven said:
There's also this Bilstein set-up which Mahker uses: https://shop.mahker.com/product/bilstein-off-road-steering-damper/

"Large diameter working piston with more than 200% of the area of a conventional twin tube piston"

Bilstein Offroad Advance-7005r Shock. 177.29 Euro

Bilstein Offroad Advance-7005R Shock. 177.29 euro . Best prices on spare parts for 4X4. Delivery in 24/48 hours.
www.4x4proyect.com www.4x4proyect.com
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Thanks, but this has significantly less travel, only 210mm of travel.
 
dkemm

dkemm

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Chris,
I might be missing something...and while you would lose some leverage -- cant you simply move the Rod bracket down to accomodate the shorter damper? It does increase the working angle of the damper but should give you more turning range...correct?
 
MountainD

MountainD

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I can slide it anywhere on the drag link, but due to the acute angle of the dampener, if I slide it down, it hits full compression prior to full turning lock to to right. See photo in post 1 or Mirra’s above, all that happens is compressing or extending damper with very little angle change. I did flip the bracket to increase angle over to the other side, but it put noticeable pressure on the pin end of dampener. It may end up being a solution, but it isn’t as graceful. I got to Islay for a week of peaty scotches, so I may just pick one up while there…
 
dkemm

dkemm

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got it!...
When i was looking for shock options....found these catalogs that outline end type, and compressed / extended lengths.
....Or perhaps welding a custom bracket for the frame mount.
 

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MountainD

MountainD

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Thanks. I had looked through those but fox doesn’t list a single pin/eye attachment and ARB doesn’t have anything longer than 240mm of travel. I may try relaxing the pin hole angle and moving the mount to other side again. Rainy day here, good for shop time.
 
MountainD

MountainD

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So flipped back the bracket to the opposite side, added a spacer to the eye end to raise up higher to clear interference issue and adjusted stops to as far as I dare (CVs are most prone to breaking the more you turn especially in reverse— i have plenty of anecdotal proof through 25 years of wheeling Moab and the Rocky Mountains). Turning radius is insanely good. 255/85R16 MT’s/Wolf rims/ARB 2” lift with Disco isolators and 1” hub spacers. Night and day compared to without spacers. Tires right at edge of stock fenders, maybe slightly peaking over. Perfect for this kiddo. Shot of me and my wing-man yesterday, checking out how long snowpack will be in our hills before I can get to our camping spot in the Roosevelts…
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