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Subject Topic: A frame damper
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Persongm4pgv
20/4/2007 at 7:48pm
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I need to replace the A frame over-run damper on my Compass Rally, my local dealer has quoted me 60 quid to supply a new one! I find this hard to beleive as a PAIR of new dampers for quite a few modern cars would probably cost half of that. Anyone got any idea where I could source a damper at a realistic price?


Personpie#face
20/4/2007 at 8:32pm
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Hi

They are expensive, because it's for a caravan.  they catch us every time. You could try these people, not quite as costly  http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan/chassis/Al-ko_chassis_parts/Al-ko_Hitch_damper.aspx 

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PersonMudIark
20/4/2007 at 8:59pm
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Check out this site prices depend on your coupling and the weight of your van

Incidentally these dampers are not the same as standard car dampers although they look the same or similar

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30/4/2007 at 7:42pm
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Thanks for the info Pie Face and Mudlark I have e-mailed both of these company's but so far not had a reply from them, I even phoned one of them who promised to get right back to me but again............nadah!

so, can anyone else please suggest where I might be able to get hold of a damper?


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30/4/2007 at 7:44pm
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I should add that I went back to my local dealer prepared to pay his ransome price only to find out that he did not have the proper damper in stock and that he could not even order the proper one for me.


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don't some companies just p you off, while there are still some that bend over backwards just to help

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Personcazndave
10/5/2007 at 1:14pm
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Try a caravan breakers to see if you can get a replacement hitch theyre about 20 pounds.


Persongm4pgv
14/5/2007 at 8:10pm
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Well I had to bight the bullet and fit a replacement damper......£55.85!......at least it was a dawdle to fit!


Persondexyblue
15/5/2007 at 9:26am
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Hi gm4pgv, what did the job entail to renew the damper please

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Persongm4pgv
15/5/2007 at 6:33pm
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Simplicity itself dexyblue, take out rear circlip, remove pin, unbolt front fixing bolt and remove damper!, fitting is just the reverse, but you do have to force the new damper back in order to get the front fixing bolt in.


Cheers,

Paul.


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Persondexyblue
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cheers Paul



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