Patrol Wheel wobble
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 at 12:47
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Whilst reading the Lonards site showing the holed Patrol piston, I read the following
The Patrol wheel wobble is
well known and after many attempts the underlying problem is still undiscovered. The steel wheel rims are the most probable cause but we come across loose front wheel bearings and scarcely grease packed bearings often on near new vehicles.
When ever I have had a problem with wheel wobble, believe it or not, it was due to water retained in
the gap between the rim "flange" and the inner part of the wheel. The Patrol wheel has a substantial resevoir in there and once centripetal acceleration is strong enough, the water is held in one spot and causes a wobble- happens after washing the car usually.
Reply By: Big Woody - Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 at 19:14
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 at 19:14
I did absolutely everything in an attempt to stop my GQ Patrol wheel wobble.
After completely rebuilding every single
suspension and drivetrain component in the front end, fitting aftermarket alloy rims, replacing pan hards, body mounts blah blah blah........... the list goes on an on.
I finally solved the issue.
I sold it and brought another Landcruiser. I have never had the problem since.
I'll never know really why I crossed over in the first place but AHHHH it sure feels good to be
home again.
Brett
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Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 at 21:29
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 at 21:29
I bought my GQ at 265,000km and now it has done 307000.
In 42000km I have not experienced a wheel wobble whatsover and have done extreme muddy water
treks.
Must say I dont wash the truck that often.
I have the Nissan 3 spoke alloys and they are OK.
I also have a set of steels and even after bending one last year, there is still wobble.
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