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Wobbles after tightning wheel bearings?

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Wobbles after tightning wheel bearings?

Post by gqroo »

G'day all as the subject says i have the death wobbles after nipping up the front bearings, did not do before hand, swb 4'' lift. any one had this prob? suggestions, advice, abuse :roll: welcome
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Post by Hoonz »

jack it back up and check for slop in the wheels
start all over again
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Post by GQSWB42td »

check your panhard bushes.
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Post by gqroo »

Ok cheers will do both ;)
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Post by PGS 4WD »

Its like a dodgy shopping trolley, panhard bushes and swivelhousing bearings.

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Post by gqroo »

Well checked bearings and panard bushes all ok :? I will try swapping front wheels tomorrow if that dont work maybe time for new steer dampener??
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Post by PGS 4WD »

It will be slack swivel housings(not wheel bearing), rebuild and set the shims so the swivel housings are firm to turn with the steering arms disconnected, have fixed this on many occasions.

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Post by gqroo »

Only did swiv house bearings 6months ago but i will take your advice Joel and check them again.
cheers Lou
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