Vanning.com logo
Boxdin
Site Navigation


Advertisements
Recent Posts
Good day
by lukester - March 28th 2024 12:26 pm
Crazy mods
by MufflerMan Mike - March 28th 2024 9:38 am
Lew Greger
by MufflerMan Mike - March 27th 2024 5:15 pm
1987 G20 Gypsy
by SDMickey - March 25th 2024 9:39 pm
Featured Links


Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4
CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
#728300 September 27th 2017 6:04 pm
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
F
newbie
OP Offline
newbie
F
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
I thought I'd make a posting regarding the installation of a steering damper on full sized Chevy G-Series Vans. I ran into a lot of problems figuring out the installation of this particular kit due to extremely archaeic instructions, and it seemed like others around on the forums here had similar issue. So, I figured I'd make a posting about my solution.I was able to install it with no issues and it seems to fit perfectly. The part number of the kit I used is:

Monroe SA1932


The correct way to mount this is on the inside of the drivers side frame rail using the lower rear bolt holding the steering gearbox in place. This is shown in the first photo.

You then mount the stabilizer to the bracket as shown.

The plate and u bolt bracket that gets mounted to the center link is mounted by first turning the steering wheel all the way to the left, then compressing the stabilizer all the way in, with it installed on the L-Bracket, then pulling it out about 1/8th of an inch. The bolt for the center link mounted side of the stabilizer is in the correct position, so simply mount up the plate and u bolt bracket where the stabilizer is, and you should be good to go. Enjoy! Hope this helps.



[img]https://imgur.com/gallery/1zITJ[/img]


1995 Chevy G20 Rockwood Conversion
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
Fakieghettobird #728307 September 27th 2017 7:44 pm
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 18,286
Likes: 559
Offline
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 18,286
Likes: 559
I run dual Monroe stab on my '92 G30 long boy ....

[Linked Image]

I run dual Rancho on my '93 G30 4x4 long boy.....

[Linked Image]


SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO
ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN
ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS
'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
'92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
frscke1 #728310 September 28th 2017 12:26 am
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
F
newbie
OP Offline
newbie
F
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
Yeah, I've seen that you've mentioned the welded brackets using the Monroe stabilizers on the TRE's. I thought I'd post this to let people know that there is a full kit that works w/o having to do any welding. No way you could run duals, but in my case, I think one will be plenty.


1995 Chevy G20 Rockwood Conversion
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
Fakieghettobird #728314 September 28th 2017 11:07 am
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 95
Likes: 7
J
journeyman
Offline
journeyman
J
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 95
Likes: 7
I'll play dumb with this one....what exactly does this do? Do you need one kit or two?


Jason
2008 Ford E-250 4x4
1984 Chevy G20 5.3L/4L60E (SOLD)
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
Fakieghettobird #728316 September 28th 2017 12:01 pm
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 18,286
Likes: 559
Offline
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 18,286
Likes: 559
The purpose of a steering stabilizer is to tame the action of trucks and SUVs with oversized tires. ... But, a steering stabilizer ends the common vibration problem that larger tires can cause, smoothing out your ride.
The steering stabilizer's primary function is to dampen or stabilize the side to side movement of the wheels in much the same way shock absorbers limiting excessive suspension movement & oscillation. Steering stabilizers are a necessary component because it helps to absorb bump-steer and flighty steering issues.




SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO
ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN
ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS
'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
'92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
JAGI410 #728318 September 28th 2017 12:33 pm
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
F
newbie
OP Offline
newbie
F
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 33
Hit it on the head. I'm hoping it will help control the "sail-boat" effect I tend to feel on the highway with the van. Less-sway. In other words, tighten up the ole recirculating ball steering system.


1995 Chevy G20 Rockwood Conversion
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
Fakieghettobird #728400 October 01st 2017 9:42 am
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 105
Likes: 9
member
Offline
member
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 105
Likes: 9
frscke1 your VAN is WOW. May I ask what transmission and transfer case are you running in your van.

Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
Fakieghettobird #728402 October 01st 2017 12:09 pm
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 18,286
Likes: 559
Offline
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 18,286
Likes: 559
’93 G30 454 4×4 EXT, 4L80E, NP205, 4-56 Spicer gear pak in a DANA front and GM Corp 14 rear, Bilstein 5100s, BFG 315/75/16 (35"), 146″ wheelbase.


http://www.lmctruck.com/van/

http://lmctrucklife.com/2016/02/scott-keefer-1993-chevy-g30/


SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO
ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN
ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS
'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
'92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB
Re: CHEVY G-Series Steering Damper Solution - For those who have had trouble
Fakieghettobird #729119 October 20th 2017 5:57 pm
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
R
stranger
Offline
stranger
R
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
Thanks for the write up; ordered this same kit for my van.

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4

Moderated by  Astro 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Donate


Upcoming Events
discovery
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 21 guests, and 3 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
TheDrunkenGunsmith, Jac, LOVclassics, ZenMuffin, Milkman530
12724 Registered Users
Top Posters (30 Days)
SDMickey 125
CatFish 25
frscke1 25
Wedgy 21
Forum Statistics
Forums68
Topics35,746
Posts537,916
Members12,725
Most Online177
May 8th, 2013

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4