defender 90 bottom swivel worn?
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steve24v
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Do you have spacers in the top pin? If so removing several should tighten it
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Have you checked the bearings ?
When were they changed / repacked last ? Are they Timken bearings ?
Hi steve24v
Thanks for that...its 1st time I've ever done these & was focusing more on getting preloaded right...I guess its a bit of a juggling act
Hi Dippypud
I had it all apart & have repacked bearings...didn't think to look at brand but will now have a look as I'll have it all apart again to solve problem
steve24v
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I think you are supposed to use a measuring tool to set the preload (ages ago when I did it) I just did it by feel. Got it tight then added the shims until there was no binding or any slack. Pain in ar5e having to keep undoing the top pin
The place i work at has the scales i need...guess who forgot to bring them Home for the weekend
will definitely be bringing them Home this weekend
steve24v
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Always the way
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Some times they just wear out, speshully if you go through deepish water and they don't dry well, if you get them wet regular, repack regular too ...
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