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MK Steering wobbles

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MK Steering wobbles

Post by Happy bloke »

Hi guys i got an Mk Patrolwith a steering wobble mainly when i got over railtracks, it wabbles uncontrolably until u slow down or stop then it's fine.....
Has anybody heard of this before??????? :?
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Re: MK Steering wobbles

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Happy bloke wrote: Has anybody heard of this before??????? :?

:roll: Oh only a few THOUSAND TIMES :armsup:



Usually its the plastic bushes in the steering relay ( idler arm for want of a better description). Normal price is around the $16 a set, avoid the "rubber" type, useless as breasts on a bull.

Alternativly its replacement time for the steering damper. ( fit a 'return to center damper' .... much better for offroad use)

They are the 2 "main" causes and generally a good place to start looking.... but ....

Also check wheel bearings ( excesive play can cause the wobbles)
Dont forget to check the Kingpin bearings while you are at it ...
And it may be a good time to check all ya tierod ends to

Have a happy w/end :finger:

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Re: MK Steering wobbles

Post by Red Rover »

V8Patrol wrote:
Happy bloke wrote: Has anybody heard of this before??????? :?

:roll: Oh only a few THOUSAND TIMES :armsup:



Usually its the plastic bushes in the steering relay ( idler arm for want of a better description). Normal price is around the $16 a set, avoid the "rubber" type, useless as breasts on a bull.

Alternativly its replacement time for the steering damper. ( fit a 'return to center damper' .... much better for offroad use)

They are the 2 "main" causes and generally a good place to start looking.... but ....

Also check wheel bearings ( excesive play can cause the wobbles)
Dont forget to check the Kingpin bearings while you are at it ...
And it may be a good time to check all ya tierod ends to

Have a happy w/end :finger:

Kingy


+ get the castor checked as that can effect it considerably
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Post by MQ080 »

Mine was always u-bolts loose... :x

nature of the beast
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Post by bazzle »

AND spring bushes

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Post by DR Frankenstine »

And loose swivell hub bearings
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Post by Screwy »

U-Bolts!!!
Check em for sure.

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Post by Happy bloke »

Thanks guys i will be trying all those sugestions....... :agrue:
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