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gq diffs in disco first big bump sends the front end crazy castor is 3 deg panhard and steer arm ar parralel and track is spot on any ideas ie could toe in be out and cause this seems excessive for just toe in any ideas are appreciated at this stage *(including ones about matches and accelerants)*
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Post by chops »

type of tyres being used?
steering damper condition?
bent front steering arm?
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Swival bearing preload?
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33"mudstars new and balanced new rtc dampner
steering arm straight
swivel hubs slightly more preload than specs
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Post by udm »

SteerBox shaft preload?
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next on the list to try but has only done it since conversion
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Post by chops »

caster correction?
rims ok? (out of round can cause wheel shimmy)
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Post by chops »

toe in/out would just cause excessive tyre wear and noise (if it was far out enough)
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rims are new and balanced fine castor is 3 degrees could stuffed shocks cause this?
also it has 5 inch lift
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Post by HotFourOk »

Too many beers :D

Have you had a wheel alignment on it lately? I got one on mine and it made the worlf of difference.. was about $55 (shimmable).

Im pretty sure shocks wont cause steering shimmies.
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Post by JeSTeROCK »

take the spring off the rtc damper

It will amplify your problems
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Post by -Scott- »

Worn/loose bushes in your control arms.
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wheel alignment next all bushes are a1
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steer box checked out ok
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Post by 6.5 rangie »

i would of guessed panhard bushes.
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