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Possible death wobble ?

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21 Jul 2023 08:32 #249941 by neffy33
Hi everyone 

Prior to taking the car to the mechanic i was experiencing my steering juddering like mad when i went over 40mph 
When i went to mechanic they stated " front axel swivel joint was leaking /corrosion and they replaced with Swivel Joint Bearings.

Now I took a motorway journey yesterday and the steering judders on certian types of road which is weird as I thought the issue would be resolved .

Car details : 2004 JLX Jimny
Tyres : Brand New

The mechanic also stated the other following issues : 

offside front cutrigger needs welding ( hasn't been fixed yet ) 

offside rear spring hanger needs welding ( this has been fixed .

what do people think ?

Is it worth replacing the entire front axle?
 

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21 Jul 2023 13:05 #249943 by saxj
Replied by saxj on topic Possible death wobble ?

Tyres : Brand New

There is the clue. The tyres have probably not been balanced correctly.

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21 Jul 2023 17:20 #249947 by oldgazzer
Replied by oldgazzer on topic Possible death wobble ?
Make sure tyres are at the correct pressure!

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21 Jul 2023 18:40 #249948 by grumyoldjoe
Replied by grumyoldjoe on topic Possible death wobble ?
As above, first check pressures.
Last time I let quit fit change mine they inflated to 34psi all 4 corners.

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21 Jul 2023 20:42 #249950 by neffy33
Replied by neffy33 on topic Possible death wobble ?
Hi everyone 

Thank you for the prompt reply i will get those tyres balanced ASAP and get wheel alignment done . 

I have some toyo suv tyres fitted and have been told the correct psi on the tyres is 36psi .

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21 Jul 2023 20:58 #249951 by lesgrandepotato
That sounds high. I’m a couple of beers to the good but I think I’m running 23psi all round. It’s not a heavy vehicle 

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