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2012 Jimny Death wobble, light steering and loss of control
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02 Nov 2026 16:41 #265520
by frikki_klausen
Hi everyone,I own a 2012 Suzuki Jimny JB43 that has some problemsThe vehicle has the following modifications:
2" Black Raptor suspension lift
1" body lift
Lowered front suspension arms
Upgraded rear panhard rod
Black Raptor steering damper
31x10.5R15 tyres on 10" wide steel wheels
Recently replaced front-end components:
4 kingpin bearings
Kingpins
Preload shims
2 track rod ends
4 steering rod ends
Front panhard rod bushes
Anti-roll bar bushes
Current steering issues:
Steering wobble occurs at approximately 60–80 km/h.
The steering feels extremely light at about 40 - 100kmh.
There is some play in the steering before the wheels respond.
The vehicle has spun 180 degrees while driving a couple times and it frequently feels like it is about to do it again.
The steering wobble is still present despite replacing the components listed above.My questions:
Could the very light steering and large dead zone be related to the steering box?
Would 5-degree caster correction bushes help restore steering feel and stability?
What else should I inspect, particularly regarding the front axle, wheel bearings, steering box and suspension geometry?
I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced similar problems with a lifted JB43.Thanks!
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