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09 Dec 2019 12:54 #216315
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Hi all HELP required . I have a t reg jimny completly standard except for 205/75/15 general grabber at3 tyres , at any spped over 45 mph the steering feels very vague I have adjusted the steering box for play ,tried all different tyre pressures , no play on any steering joints or wheels bearings .wheels balanced and wheel alignment checked. when I bought the car it steered normally and you could drive on the motorway happily at 70 mph like my previous jimny . I am at the stage were I don't no what else to look at for the problem and the car does not feel safe to drive . your thoughts please .
thanks in advance chris
thanks in advance chris
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09 Dec 2019 15:34 #216318
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What pressures in your tyres
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09 Dec 2019 15:38 #216319
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Hi front 23 psi , rear 26 psi I have tried all manner of different pressures and its made no difference. thanks chris
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09 Dec 2019 15:52 #216320
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Do you offroad have you bent steering drag links panhard rods
are your trackrod ends in good condition
are your trackrod ends in good condition
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09 Dec 2019 19:27 #216325
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Hi not used for serious off road just for checking sheep and light jobs on farm and everyday transport.
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09 Dec 2019 19:53 #216326
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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Just musing some alternative possibilities.
So if you have checked everything for play, bent bits, alignment etc and everything looks fine, is it's possible something is actually tight or notchy?
If a part in the long list of steering components is not free to move it could prevent the self centering action of the steering geometry, this resulting in the wandering you are experiencing in a straight line.
I guess the only way to find out is separate the ball joints etc and with the wheels up in the air and move each part from lock to lock.
Another possibility is the tyres, any others you can try on the front just to eliminate? Swap rear / front and see if anything changes.
Good luck
Mike
So if you have checked everything for play, bent bits, alignment etc and everything looks fine, is it's possible something is actually tight or notchy?
If a part in the long list of steering components is not free to move it could prevent the self centering action of the steering geometry, this resulting in the wandering you are experiencing in a straight line.
I guess the only way to find out is separate the ball joints etc and with the wheels up in the air and move each part from lock to lock.
Another possibility is the tyres, any others you can try on the front just to eliminate? Swap rear / front and see if anything changes.
Good luck
Mike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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