[supra8795]

It has to do with the steering but i dont know what it is called. I have noticed on a couple different supras that it isnt even there. Its all beat to hell and was making a grinding noise when i turned. So is this piece pretty important? Where can i get a new one if needed? Thanks.

 

[SilverMk2]

You're joking right? It looks like a shock, did you run over one lately?

 

[Spoolme]

where did you take it off of from???

 

[supra8795]

You're joking right? It looks like a shock, did you run over one lately?

You seriously think im that stupid? I said it had to do with the steering not suspension. Hold on ill get the pic up of where it was mounted.

 

[supra8795]

It is some sort of a dampener(sp).

 

[SilverMk2]

You seriously think im that stupid? I said it had to do with the steering not suspension. Hold on ill get the pic up of where it was mounted.

No need to be an ass, I know it supraforums after all. It looks like an aftermarket damper like a 4 wheel drive guys use. I doubt its stock I've never seen one and its nots shown in the EPC.

Edit found it;
http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/EPC/MKIII_NATO/291410/4505_1.html

87/88 only apparently

 

[86SUPRA7mgte]

My car has that..it makes a shit load of noise..I have no idea what it is.


na-t Dave

 

[Supra Junky 101]

My old supra had one 87 N/A Sport package.. again.. No idea WTF it was.

 

[tissimo]

interesting.. my 2 91s dont have it, nor does my friends 86.5 sport package..

 

[supra8795]

No need to be an ass, I know it supraforums after all. It looks like an aftermarket damper like a 4 wheel drive guys use. I doubt its stock I've never seen one and its nots shown in the EPC.

Sorry bro. No hard feeling. Just tryin to figure out what the hell it is. Its just odd that i havent seen a supra yet with one on there.

 

[toyosup85]

Only pre 89s have them an it is a dampener for the steering just find a aftermarket one. Also my 86, an both of my 88 cars had them.

 

[miekedmr]

Wow. It's a steering dampener. There's one on my toyota pickup. It prevents jerky steering movements. They help keep rough roads from making your wheels jump all over. Apparently they only came on some models of supra, based on everyones response. I like what it does for the ride quality on my truck, I drove without it and with it, but it may be more noticable with manual steering.

 

[tubbie]

Steering dampner, only comes on pre 89s.

I removed mine, and it doesn't make a bit of difference. But if you really need one, only place to get it is Toyota. No one makes a replacement for it.

 

[PbXAssassinX1524]

Wow, I never knew Supras had steering dampers, owning at 89 myself. Learn something new every day!

 

[supra8795]

Well if you guys say that its not that big of a deal wether its on or off then i will leave it off. Plus all the 89+ supras are running without them why would it make a difference.

 

[BrokenSupra]

just get the replacement... toyota put it in there for a reason in the first place... they probably deleted it in the later years when they found out that they could save 5 dollars per supra manufactured...

 

[3p141592654]

89+ have PPS so the damper was not needed. It keeps the steering from feeling too light at high speeds.

$120 from Champion.

http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/EPC/MKIII_NATO/291410/4505_1.html

 

[pimptrizkit]

OUCH!

yeah it's to smooth out the feel at higher speeds

i bet if you brought that to a parts store or measured it eye to eye you can find a replacement for 15-45 at a parts store..

best of luck .

 

[supra8795]

Well my uncle owns an autobody shop so i get parts for what he pays for. So i think ill just have him order me up one tomorrow along with some other stuff. In the online manual is that the part number the (91511-61040)?

 

[gmacrae]

I'd leave it out, you'll feel the road thru the steering wheel more if its not in there.