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Where to buy steering damper... other than Sewell

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Old 06-20-14, 08:56 AM
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Default Where to buy steering damper... other than Sewell

Hey guys,

Do you know of anywhere, other than Sewell (shipping to Canada is ridiculous), to buy the steering damper?

Looking for pricing that is similar to Sewell with reasonable shipping.

Local dealer wants $85.00! The best they said they could do would be $50.00.

Has anyone tried making their own? If it's just a weight... shouldn't be hard to make your own, right?
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Spend the $50. Don't be a cheap skate. It is what it is. You can try to make one if you're that talented.
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But I don't want to spend $50! I want to be cheap! haha

If I can find it cheaper, I would much prefer that, obviously. If I can't then I guess dealer it is. Sucks that is is less than half the price (before shipping) on Sewell.
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I wouldn't buy it. I install it when I was getting something else along with it. And I feel no difference. You can search for reviews on it.
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Lexus dealers on eBay have good prices.
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I installed it and immediately felt the difference

And do what speedstar suggested, Lexus dealers on eBay are cheaper and they offer free shipping too
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Where are you guys seeing these cheaper ones on eBay?

I can only find them for $60 and $70 after shipping to Canada.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-IS250-IS350-IS-F-STEERING-DAMPER-JDM-SEDAN-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-/201102723517?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed2a809bd&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LEXUS-IS250-3...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1
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Originally Posted by getafewliv
Where are you guys seeing these cheaper ones on eBay?

I can only find them for $60 and $70 after shipping to Canada.

Lexus IS250 is350 Is F Steering Damper JDM Sedan 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 | eBay

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LEXUS-IS250-3...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1
That's cause the guys who posted don't live in Canada. You Already know shipping there sucks. So do like I said earlier. Pay to play buddy! I had it and it isn't a huge difference btw.

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$50 is already cheap....
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If you want it cheaper, buy it in the US. If you want to save on shipping, wait until you're heading down to the US and pick it up. If you have a friend in the US, have him pick it up and ship it to you the cheapest way possible.

You're not likely going to be able to get one in Canada for less than $50. I'm surprised they offered it to you for that cheap to be honest.

Or wait until you are buying something else from the US and have it shipped up with that.

There are options, but it's still cheap no matter how you slice it. If you want it, buy it.

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can't u just ship to one of those post office by the borders and drive down to pick it up?
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I've noticed them on amazon fairly inexpensive. I don't see a real point to it honestly. Just like the apex pedal boosters.
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Well my cheap *** finally decided to buy off of Sewell and get it shipped to the border.

I also figured since I am already making the trip and paying for some shipping, why not throw in a rear F sport sway bar, oil filter and a bottle of brake fluid.

All in all, cost less than just the sway bar at the dealer.
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which dealer u went to ?
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Originally Posted by kickin8
which dealer u went to ?
Sewell Lexus


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