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bearing !!!!!!

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11 Oct 2009 16:39 #1341 by dc5
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Hi guys, I`m a 4x4 noob and have just bought my 1999 jimny for going shooting on farmland.

I noticed a small amount of fluid on the road just beside the front left wheel :(

I know nothing about 4x4`s so I`m after a bit of help and advice.

I took a couple of pics and would like your help identifying the problem.




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11 Oct 2009 16:56 #1342 by mlines
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Its either the Kingpin Bearings or the wheel bearing.

Jack the car up and rock the wheel. If it rocks with your hands top and bottom it tends to be the Kingpin bearings. If it rocks with your hands on either side then it tends to be the wheel bearings. Get an assistant to press the brakes. If it still rocks then its the Kingpin bearings, if the rocking stops then its the wheel bearings

My money would be on the Kingpin bearings

Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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11 Oct 2009 17:08 #1343 by dc5
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Thanks martin, I have a mechanic going to look at It next week.

What sort of price would I be looking at for both parts?

jase.

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11 Oct 2009 17:13 #1344 by mlines
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Well there is this online shop I have found that sells the parts ;)

Kingpin Bearings

Wheel Bearing

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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11 Oct 2009 17:15 #1345 by dc5
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Will It still be ok to drive with this problem?

I bought some diff oil to keep It topped up.

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11 Oct 2009 17:20 #1346 by mlines
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As with all leaks (including blood from your limbs) it always looks more severe than it really is. You will probably find the road is awash with oil but your diff actually takes very little to top it up.

The usual limitation is that you will quickly become scared of the severe steering wobble that will develop (particularly between 30mph and 40 mph)
Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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11 Oct 2009 17:28 #1347 by dc5
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Yes,I`ve had the steering judder martin.

I`ve ordered both the bearing and kingpin sets, are there any other things that I should fit while these are being done?

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11 Oct 2009 18:01 #1350 by mlines
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Jase,

To be honest I would have looked at the Kingpin Bearings first. If you keep the wheel bearing sealed, clean and in its box then you can send it back for a refund once your mechanic has looked at the kingpin bearings. My bet would be that the bottom one has completely rusted out.

Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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11 Oct 2009 18:06 #1351 by dc5
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Cheers martin, I`ll see what He says mate.

jase.

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