Front end problem ( car not me )

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:08

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swampey

Afternoon all, the front end of my 03 auto patrol seems loose. Another way of explaining it is it feels like the front floats sometimes and although I do feel like I have got control of the vehicle it just seems to move around a bit. Any thoughts as to what it is as well as any recommendations of who to take it too would be appreciated. I am in Huntingdale WA.

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Reply By: Begaboy - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:17

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:17

HI there , you may need to add a little detail - stock standard Patrol , or 2 inch lift ? bigger tires ? different shocks ? mods ????

Happened suddenly or after some recent work ? or a progressive feel ?

BB

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Follow Up By: Begaboy - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:18

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:18

forgot to add ! used as a 4bie ? ie some good low range work - or a soccer mums car that may occasionally mount a gutter and negotiates the speed humps at woolworths? ( as far as of road goes ) heavy towing ?

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Follow Up By: swampey - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:32

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:32

Hi Begaboy, I have only recently noticed it. Went to Pinjarra yesterday and again to York today, normally city driving during the week. I do have a 2 " lift old man emu shocks and Cooper atr tyres. I have done 90000km on the tyres but still have some tread left about another 10000km in them I reckon, but I did think maybe this could be part of the problem. Last big trip was Karijini and Mt Augustus in June last year towing my van. Hope this helps.

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Reply By: Gobumpy - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:40

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:40

Hey swampey

maybe check your panhard rod bushes when my ones were worn it made the front fell loose mine is a 99 patrol

Scott

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Follow Up By: swampey - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:29

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:29

Thanks Scott, I will get someone to look at it.Just thought someone may of had a recommendation of who to use near me.

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Follow Up By: Gobumpy - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:39

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:39

swampey

where abouts are you im in wa may be able to help. betweem my folks and us we have 4 patrols so pretty experianced

Scott

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Follow Up By: Gobumpy - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:48

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:48

swampey

oops just read your in huntingdale sorry didnt fully read your post hahaha. try ORE in myaree

Scott

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Follow Up By: swampey - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:53

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:53

Scott, When you say try ORE ,Is that like trying jelly and if you don't like it get something else or you have tried them and they are good. thanks swampey.

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Follow Up By: Gobumpy - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 22:49

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 22:49

swampey

I have used them a fair bit for parts and advise have been brilliant I have not used them for repairs as i am a diesel mechanic so I do all my own always found them to be helpful and not just wanting to sell their products

Scott

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Follow Up By: swampey - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 00:06

Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 00:06

Thanks Scott Ill look them up.

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Reply By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 22:16

Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 22:16

Hi Swampey,
Bit of a drive but I would defenetly recomend these guys.

Malaga Springs & Suspension
1/6 Oxleigh Drive (cnr Denninup Way)
Malaga WA 6090
(08) 9248 1130

Ragards Craig

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