Steering Shake.

[Mrs Ronnieh]

Hi Guys

I took the GU in today instead of tomorrow. Well here goes-- My GU has all its original things since factory so nothing has ever been changed. After a long test drive it is the conclusion that I have a few problems with my suspension. I need new shockies,coils etc and adjustable this and that so basically you could say i am having a lift kit put in.
I think thats how it is-- you guys have more of an idea than me. I was shown what is being replaced in the front end and told what it was called and why it was being done but as old age creeps in we forget a few things but you guys will know whats involved in a lift kit and what gets replaced.

Anyway is booked in for October 8th so will see how it goes. Shims will be checked --you will all be glad to hear that one and a few other things but basically we will see what happens with new shocks etc and see what diff some adjustment to the steering makes.

Mrs H.

[4bye4]

Yep - new coils and shocks. They are possibly talking an adjustable drag link but if you are going standard or up to 2" (50)mm lift you don't need it. Sometimes if your suspension is worn out, just putting new standard springs and shocks gives a 1" or more lift.
When they are doing it, ask them to check the coil towers for cracks or damage. Get that welded or replaced while they are doing the lift.

[Robo]

After reading all the threads on how much trouble each nissan owner is having and having been there done that.
Owning 3 different patrol over the yrs mk,mq & gu and each had same problem.
NEW Bearings,tyres& many balances,wheels/rims, shocks, tie rods, panhard bushes, nipped up steering box, & 1 deg caster correction per 1" of lift.

Those ebay and other assorted re-branded "hollowed out" style rubber caster bushes are only any good for flex off Rd,
Not on Rd, on Rd to much flex and contributes to wobble.

Non of the above suggested fixed it, right!.
Well if your reading this, then chances are no, it didn't.
Take a look at the wheel alignment readings.
compare your current caster angle Against the std oem angles on spreed sheet from alignment machine.
bet your still out and need more caster adjustment.

Try 1.5 deg caster correction per 1"lift/.
1.5 deg worked every time "for me" after all the usual fixes failed to solve the #@@## wobble.

Removing a kingpin shim only tightens up the spot in the bearings that's worn,
and Over tightens the rest of bearing contact area.
m2cw.

Hope this helps those pulling their hair out.
Oh and badly worn out of round tires & or out of found rims will tend to wobble still, even after my repair has solved the problem.
been there also

[Mrs Ronnieh]

Yep - new coils and shocks. They are possibly talking an adjustable drag link but if you are going standard or up to 2" (50)mm lift you don't need it. Sometimes if your suspension is worn out, just putting new standard springs and shocks gives a 1" or more lift.
When they are doing it, ask them to check the coil towers for cracks or damage. Get that welded or replaced while they are doing the lift.

Hi
Yep only going a 2" lift. It was in the back of my mind that i should have shockies replaced anyway as like I said my GU is all original.Drag link is being fitted and I think it was the casters being adjusted or corrected off centre. ???Whatever i think it angles my diff backwards -- you get the idea. Anyway I am sure Mike will do and check everything as he told me he would. The person i am trusting with my "truck" has been highly recommended over and over and have also been told that if he can't fix it then I'm in deep S****t. I trust that after everything is done, replaced, adjusted that i have a nice smooth ride once again.
Its an expensive exercise-- bit like owning a boat. A thousand here and there but the joy of having it. I wouldn't swap my GU or GQ but i would sell the boat.

Will give a final update once its all been done.

Mrs H. (Ronnie)

[peterbr1]

Good luck Rhonda hope it all works out, do you know what kit your getting Tough Dog, Old man Emu??? Lift kits are usually always the first mod

[Mrs Ronnieh]

Good luck Rhonda hope it all works out, do you know what kit your getting Tough Dog, Old man Emu??? Lift kits are usually always the first mod

Hi
Not sure- will find out- not into hard core off road mud racing or anything like that so I am sure Mike will put on what is most suited to my vehicle. These guys are renowned for top quality workmanship so i have faith they will use top quality parts.

Will let you know.

Ronnie

[peterbr1]

Ok cheers, you'll be amazed with the handling once its done.

[Mrs Ronnieh]

Ok cheers, you'll be amazed with the handling once its done.

I will be so disappointed if the work i am having done doesn't fix my problem. Reckon i will cry as its driving me nuts. Ok to drive around town but the highway is murder. Well the Truck is waiting patiently at the mechanics for work to commence tomorrow morning. Guess I will find out tomorrow Arvo what the verdict is.
Fingers crossed.

Mrs H

[peterbr1]

Good luck hope it works for you oh also I did what Robo stated the caster correction didn't work I can prove it with pics if you like, just check if they are the big bore shocks 40odd mm I think; they just last longer and make the car handle better. Oh also mention to your mechanic to not to forget to raise the proportioning valve spring on the rear diff 2" for a 2" lift otherwise the front brakes will work much harder than the rear and will eventually warp.

[Mrs Ronnieh]

Hi

Well I didn't go for a lift kit-main reason is i want my truck to remain original,stock standard. new shocks, springs, tie rod end boot, centralised steering box, all suspension bushes checked, Tyres balanced again etc, king pin bearings,wheel bearings and everything else checked and all is good---

BUT I still get up to around 98 k's and it goes again. I am ready to cry. So disappointed i still have this problem. The steering wheel shakes from side to side --its like holding onto a vibrator and then the whole cab seems to shake also. So new suspension, new steering damper, new tyres, wheel alignment and everything else I've mentioned and its still there.
What to do next is beyond me. The only thing i can think of is it is in the steering itself. Might be something worn out that is causing it to vibrate like it does. Funny thing is it is not constant - rather intermittent and if i speed up then slow down it seems to help it. Well so much for the suspension idea--looks like its back to the drawing board and round 2 coming up.

Mrs H