100series Live axle occasional front end wobble
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 13, 2007 at 19:05
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I have owned an early 100 series live axle front end for a couple of months now. Occasionally I get a shimmer-wobble coming through the front end at about 65 km/hr on a straight bitumen road. It lasts for a few seconds and then disappears. The vehicle is a gxl auto diesel which I put aftermarket turbo on. I am happy in every respect with the vehicle but this light wobble which comes and goes at about the speed described is a mystery. Does anyone have any clues or experienced a similar problem? The vehicle has done 160k and the present tyres are getting down but still have an even tread. Possible causes appreciated!
Geoff
Reply By: Member - Tour Boy- Tuesday, Mar 13, 2007 at 21:21
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2007 at 21:21
Mate I would think that it is the tyres. The quickest (free)
test is to swap tyres front to back and see if it gets worse or goes away. If it goes away, get the set balanced, put the wobbly ones back on the front, if it is ok then good. If not go for a wheel alignment, if no different change your steering damper. It wouldn't be bushes.
Been thru all this B4 in the 80 series.
Regards
TB
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