King Pins and Bearings

If I knew the definitive answer to curing Death Wobble I would be a rich man.

You are starting in the right place, the Kingpin Bearings, particularly if there is "grease" leaking from the joint.

However chasing the wobble can be a long task. When the hubs are apart to change the Kingpin Bearings you will have access to the rear of the wheel bearings. Take a close look at the bearing race you can see from the rear. If it looks rusty then a change is best. Its a double race bearing and I have had one collapse on the inner race and not show any signs of problems because the outer race was still perfect.

Look at the track rod ends for wear and generally rock the steering back and forwards. Get the steering alignment checked. Mine wobbles with all new bearings etc. and when I took it to the garage they found it impossible to align front to rear. I am taking the axle off and looking at both the front leading arms and the panhard rod for possible issues. I know during my creation of the adjustable panhard rod that it is possible to create extreme wobble so this is a possible area of problems.

Good luck!

Martin

No I don't do them at the moment, mainly because they are so cheap from your average motor factor.

See here - www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Suzuki_Jimny_.../Track-Rods-and-Ends

Delphi TA1996 and TA1997 are what you are looking for.

Martin