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GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:15 pm
by clarkey
heard of this problem before and wondering if anyone can shed some light on this problem i've heard others that had this problem and it went away after simply rotating thier tires, mine happens from about 85 k's to 95 then smooth as at 100 all the way to 140 ish, my gq ute used to get is a tiny bit at 80 but nothin like this???????

Re: GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:07 pm
by toaddog
what sort of tyres

Re: GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:31 am
by clarkey
cooper st's only 265 75 16's

Re: GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:02 am
by Dominator
It could be one of the bushes in any of the front suspension arms. Tho only reason rotating the tires would help if if they are out of balance. I would try to check all my bushes my self and failing that I would take it to get the wheels balanced and get an alignment. If you do get an alignment make sure they check your caster.

Re: GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:37 pm
by clarkey
thanks very much mate thats what i thought as well but i'll have a little better look then might have to bite the bullet and get the wheels checked

Re: GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:30 pm
by 04off
Fixed mine by fitting a new steering damper and a good tyre balance and alignment, also played around with tyre pressures all with good results.

Re: GU ute steering woble @ 90k's

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:35 pm
by outlawgq
Also check your ball joints on the relay rod (drag link) & on the tie rod (tie rod ends). Mine had a warn tie rod on the drag link & the death wobble was incredable.