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Jase wrote:
> Hi everyone, I have a problem which I am having difficulty resolving with
> my 1984 110 TD. As soon as I hit a bump, series of small bumps mainly, or
> overbanding on a road between 20 - 30 mph I get a very large amount of
> shudder throughout the steering that will only disappear once my speed has
> dropped to below 20 mph. Honestly it feels like a wheel is about to drop
> off!
>
> The only alteration to the vehicle that I have carried out is the fitment
> of 235/85 * 16 AT tyres on white steel 8 spokes. Apart from that no other
> mods have been made to the steering or suspension. I am due to replace the
> front dampers at the earliest possible opportunity.
>
> However, what I would really like to know before committing too much time
> and money to the wrong solutions is: -
>
> 1 - Will fitting new dampers cure this problem especially as I cannot test
> the current ones? I cant even compress the front of my landy by more than
> 1/2 an inch ruling out a rebound test?
>
> 2 - Would a knock to the steering from some previous off roading cause a
> change in the castor angle and what should I look for? There are no
> obvious signs of damage. i.e. it all looks straight?
>
> 3 - Have I missed something other than the above and if so what else could
> I be looking for?
>
> Looking forward to reading your replies. Many thanks in advance.
>
> Jase
>
>
>
>
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Almost certainly the swivel preload, exacerbated by the oversize tyres,
although these are not large enough to pose a real problem. This symptom is
typical of inadequate preload.
But I would also check the tie rod and drag link ball joints and the panhard
rod bushes, and the wheel bearings.
> Hi everyone, I have a problem which I am having difficulty resolving with
> my 1984 110 TD. As soon as I hit a bump, series of small bumps mainly, or
> overbanding on a road between 20 - 30 mph I get a very large amount of
> shudder throughout the steering that will only disappear once my speed has
> dropped to below 20 mph. Honestly it feels like a wheel is about to drop
> off!
>
> The only alteration to the vehicle that I have carried out is the fitment
> of 235/85 * 16 AT tyres on white steel 8 spokes. Apart from that no other
> mods have been made to the steering or suspension. I am due to replace the
> front dampers at the earliest possible opportunity.
>
> However, what I would really like to know before committing too much time
> and money to the wrong solutions is: -
>
> 1 - Will fitting new dampers cure this problem especially as I cannot test
> the current ones? I cant even compress the front of my landy by more than
> 1/2 an inch ruling out a rebound test?
>
> 2 - Would a knock to the steering from some previous off roading cause a
> change in the castor angle and what should I look for? There are no
> obvious signs of damage. i.e. it all looks straight?
>
> 3 - Have I missed something other than the above and if so what else could
> I be looking for?
>
> Looking forward to reading your replies. Many thanks in advance.
>
> Jase
>
>
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004
Almost certainly the swivel preload, exacerbated by the oversize tyres,
although these are not large enough to pose a real problem. This symptom is
typical of inadequate preload.
But I would also check the tie rod and drag link ball joints and the panhard
rod bushes, and the wheel bearings.
