The steering damper on my 1962 GT Hawk is shot. Has anyone successfully replaced one with a damper found through your FLAPS ? I know that the some of the Studebaker vendors sell the steering damper kit 1564322 for around $100.00 + shipping, but all I need is the damper part itself. If anyone has an aftermarket replacement part# I would greatly appreciate it.
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The shock used on the 62 Damper was from a Corvette application (read $$$$) I can look it up.. Watch this space..
As an aside, I have a 64 GT and it doesn't need any damper. Of course the damper was a band aid for worn parts......
Here it is..
and the Service Letter is below
....AND here is one...
64 GT Hawk (K7)
1970 Avanti (R3)
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Originally posted by rkapteyn View PostI always wonder , why 1962/64 Hawks needed the damper and no other Studebakers.
Caveat - the damper can work with non-PS cars, but with either it's not going to fix worn tie rod ends, PS parts, or bushings.
jack vinesPackardV8
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May I ask what a steering damper is and where it is located? I looked at the references above, but it is not clear where it is.Perry
\'50 Business Champion
\'50 Starlight Champion
\'60 Lark Convertible,
\'63 GT R1,
\'67 Triumph TR4A
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Thanks Bob, I had figured out it was a corvette application once I got it off and could read the part number stamped on it. I saw the one you on eBay you had posted a link to and it appears to be in worst condition than mine. Lol
I was in hopes that someone had replaced one recently and might have found a part # off another application that might work to replace it.Mike Kelly
Regional Manager
Texas
1963 Lark Cruiser
1962 GT Hawk
1965 Commander 2dr v8 auto
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Here's some more info
I'm afraid it's a Corvette or Stude ONLY application. OF course you can measure the travel and see if there's another unit with similar specs.64 GT Hawk (K7)
1970 Avanti (R3)
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