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Possible death wobble ?
21 Jul 2023 08:32 #249941
by neffy33
Possible death wobble ? was created 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?
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 ?
There is the clue. The tyres have probably not been balanced correctly.Tyres : Brand New
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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
Wine improves with age.
The older I get the more I like it
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.
Last time I let quit fit change mine they inflated to 34psi all 4 corners.
Wine improves with age.
The older I get the more I like it
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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 .
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
Replied by lesgrandepotato on topic Possible death wobble ?
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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