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« on: July 03, 2006, 23:49:05 »
Recently changed all the suspension on my 1996 defender and polybushed it whilst i was at it. Now the steering has developed a rather noticeable wobble at 40-45 it will cease when pushed through this speed. Is it because

               A) i have been a clumsy git and managed to knock all the balance weights off the wheels or
               B) is it more likely to be the steering damper :?:
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« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2006, 08:33:40 »
It could be one of many things and only showing now because the suspension has been done.

Steering damper is one to look at but also check:

Track rod ball joints
Tyre balance
Tyre pressures
Wheel bearings
Swivel housing pre-load
Steering box backlash  :wink:

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« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2006, 20:01:10 »
Cheers Budgie i will get the overalls on tomorrow :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2006, 20:07:52 »
mine went like that after changin the tyres round,havin knackered front bushes didnt help so rebushed the front end (radius arms & pan hard rod) & it wasnt as bad but still there,got the wheels balanced & 140g on each wheel later theres just a tiny wee vibration
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