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    I have front end wobble

    Hi i have front end wobble and we are in the process of trying to fix it we think the problem is the Panhard rod bushes, the return to center steering dampener, and the swivel hub bearings. We are pretty sure that we are replacing the right parts if so could you please let me know or tell what the problem could be ?. Much appreciated thanks

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    Also check your wheel bearings
    what tyres are on it ATM
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    mate you are on the right track, sometimes you end up doing the lot as it only takes a minute amount of movement to make it wobble.
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    I have a front end wobble too but the doc says it'll go if I lose some weight Sorry it had to be said
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    To check if its the wheel or swivel A(king) bearings.

    Jack the front up - one side at a time.

    Grab the tyre at 12 & 6 o'clock - push backwards & forwards - if there is any movement - most likely swivel bearings

    Grab the tyre at 3 & 9 o'clock - push backwards & forwards - if there is any movement - most likely wheel bearings

    Personally if either is loose - I would replace the lot - I just done mine - paid around $200 for a complete kit for both sides off evil bay (including a hub tool) - bursons wanted $400. Plus 3 tubs of grease.
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    Check your tyre balance and radius arm bushes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GQ TANK View Post
    To check if its the wheel or swivel A(king) bearings.

    Jack the front up - one side at a time.

    Grab the tyre at 12 & 6 o'clock - push backwards & forwards - if there is any movement - most likely swivel bearings

    Grab the tyre at 3 & 9 o'clock - push backwards & forwards - if there is any movement - most likely wheel bearings

    Personally if either is loose - I would replace the lot - I just done mine - paid around $200 for a complete kit for both sides off evil bay (including a hub tool) - bursons wanted $400. Plus 3 tubs of grease.
    Humm, If wheel bearings have play in em, wont they move in any direction, not just 3 & 9 o'clock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robo View Post
    Humm, If wheel bearings have play in em, wont they move in any direction, not just 3 & 9 o'clock.
    Yes they will, 3 & 9 will checks your steering, where as 6 & 12 will check bearing. If you do it any where it's hard to tell if it's the steering wobbling or the bearings.
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    I had the wobbles on my patrol last week, front wheels going like the shopping trolley ,lol. The drivers side wheel bearing was a bit loose,easy fix. The main problem was the bushes in the panhard rod were stuffed. I bought them and the radius arm bushes on evil bay 4 months ago they are all in the bin now, less than 8000 ks. I have the supa pro bushes in now and it drives like new.

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    before spending money whip off the front wheels and check if there is any caked on mud in the dish could possibly be as simple as that

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