A question on dampers and balancers

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by fredmalito4, Mar 6, 2014.

  1. fredmalito4

    fredmalito4 Bobtail Member

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    ...by cheating, like this. Done deal.
     
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    That worked. PM sent to Mr. Haney.

    Anyone else used these or others and have some advice?

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    I have had the PP dampner and balancer for about 4 years now. Took the vibration out and stopped chewing up motor mounts along with breaking mounting brackets.
     
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    Any reason you don't want the CAT brand damper? It was good enough for me. Find your cheapest TEPS get a price.
     
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    That's a fair question, and I'll be happy to answer it! The new Cat dampers are made in China, using inferior parts. I would prefer to spend a little more money to get an American product that I know will hold up for a long time. Even my local Cat dealer advised me to not purchase one from them, and I sure appreciated his honesty.
     
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    I bought mine thru Haney. I let him earn the extra change. Cost me more thru him but didnt mind because of all the info he has shared on here. And yes, its a Vibratech.
     
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    I PMed him, but haven't heard back. Does he have a website or business number I could get from you? How much did you pay for yours, if I may inquire?
     
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    I have wheel balancers centramatic and Impress with reduced vibrations.
     
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    Shouldn't they have CHINA stamped on 'em somewhere?

    Well now that I think of it, they don't have USA stamped either!