{"product_id":"arb-ome-steering-damper-4wd-1984-95-4runner-1979-95-pickup","title":"Old Man Emu Steering Damper | 4WD (1984-95 4Runner \/ 1979-95 Pickup)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARB | Old Man Emu Steering Damper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner and 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARB Old Man Emu steering damper\u003c\/strong\u003e helps reduce steering-wheel kickback and vibration on rough roads without changing normal steering return. This is a steering stabilizer, not a suspension shock absorber. Its hydraulic twin-tube construction provides controlled resistance to sudden steering movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo vehicle-specific versions cover \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.-market 1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e with original steering-damper mounting arrangements. The solid-axle version is for 1984–1985 4Runner and 1979–1985 Pickup; the independent front suspension (IFS) version is for 1986–1995 4Runner and Pickup. \u003cstrong\u003eThe two versions use different mounting arrangements and are not interchangeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic damping helps control steering kickback over rough surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNine-stage coil-spring valving\u003c\/strong\u003e controls damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm piston and bore\u003c\/strong\u003e provide increased oil capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin-tube construction and a stone guard\u003c\/strong\u003e protect working components from debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-lip sealing helps retain hydraulic oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate \u003cstrong\u003esolid-axle and IFS versions\u003c\/strong\u003e match the original Toyota mounting configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Steering Damper Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel body, protected piston rod and hydraulic valving are designed for the repeated steering impacts encountered on uneven roads and off-road terrain. Polyurethane and rubber mounting bushings help isolate vibration while allowing steering movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner — 1st Gen — 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1985:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory solid front axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1986–1989:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent front suspension (IFS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner — 2nd Gen — 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1990–1995:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent front suspension (IFS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup — 1st Gen — 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1983:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory solid front axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup — 2nd Gen — 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1985:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory solid front axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1986–1988:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent front suspension (IFS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup — 3rd Gen — 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent front suspension (IFS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor U.S.-market factory 4WD applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the version matching the vehicle's original front suspension and year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid-axle damper has a pin-and-eye arrangement; the IFS damper has eye mounts with a mounting pin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor original steering-damper mounting arrangements. \u003cstrong\u003eSolid-axle swaps, high-steer or crossover steering conversions, relocated mounts and altered steering linkage are outside the specified applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA steering damper does not correct worn steering or suspension components, loose parts or alignment problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARB Old Man Emu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydraulic steering damper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel twin-tube body with stone guard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiston and Bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine-stage coil-spring valving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid-Axle Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin upper mount; eye with bushing lower mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIFS Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye with bushing and mounting pin upper mount; eye with bushing lower mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-year limited manufacturer warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoordinated OME Suspension Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/arb-ome-complete-2-lift-kit-4wd-1986-89-4runner-pickup\"\u003eOld Man Emu 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit for 1986–1989 4Runner and 1986–1988 Pickup 4WD\u003c\/a\u003e already includes the IFS steering damper along with its matched suspension components. A separate damper is not needed when purchasing that complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Axle (1984-85 4Runner \/ 1979-85 Pickup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Solid-axle steering damper with vehicle-specific mounting kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIFS (1986-95 4Runner \/ 1986-95 Pickup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) IFS steering damper with vehicle-specific mounting kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ARB | Old Man EMU","offers":[{"title":"Solid Axle (1984-85 4Runner \/ 1979-85 Pickup)","offer_id":67884054872373,"sku":"1490","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"IFS (1986-95 4Runner \/ 1986-95 Pickup)","offer_id":53003235197237,"sku":"471","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/Yellow_Old_Man_Emu_Steering_Stabiliser.png?v=1792520327","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/arb-ome-steering-damper-4wd-1984-95-4runner-1979-95-pickup","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}