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 Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:04 am |
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My wheels seem to wobble a lot when driving, I think it could have something to do with the suspension as they wobble up and down not side to side, I have had the drop link rods changed but hasn't made much difference. Any ideas ? 
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:27 am |
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Get a garage to check wheels are balanced correctly, could have had a weight fall off...
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:27 pm |
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yea sounds like the balancing, if it only does it at certain speeds then thats the culprit.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:54 pm |
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no it does it after going over bumps in the road ? I had my wheels checked last week when i was getting the drop link rods changed.
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:00 pm |
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How do you know they wobble up and down. Are you hearing a thumping noise or have you somehow seen it?
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:19 pm |
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Yes hearing a thumping sound!
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:27 pm |
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Could be a couple of things but to be honest the only real way to solve it would be to jack it up and start pulling, pushing and shaking the wheels till you find which part is moving that shouldn't be. Be careful with the jack though obviously.
I'm guessing it may be either track rod end or wish bone bush. But you or someone will need to take a closer look at what's going on.
Although I'm surprised who ever change your drop links didn't have a look around whilst changing it.
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:29 pm |
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I changed my own drop links myself and didn't see anything when i was checking it out i might try new wishbone and see if that solves it cheers!
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:33 pm |
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They ain't that cheap buddy. I would seriously recommend looking closer at the problem. I would want to be responsible for suggesting you replace the wishbone without confirming it first.
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:39 pm |
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I'll have a closer look tomorrow on my day off, thanks for the advice
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:43 pm |
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You may need a long bar to help force the wishbone up and down to look for any play.
Good luck
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:52 pm |
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Also check antiroll bar mounting rubbers for play.
Is the clunking an exhaust knock against the floor?
Broken spring?
Knackered damper?
Engine mounts even?
Loose radiator?
Loose battery?
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:15 pm |
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I sorted this by changing the front wishbones
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