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Originally Posted by TJ Dave
Hello,
There was one pic (lower control arm) that showed that he rubber of the bushing had separated partly or fully from the inner sleeve, this is a accurate indicator of the bush being past it's useful life. I recommend replacing all control arm bushings.
Another cause of wobble can be the front trackbar/panhard. This is the one that goes diagonal from the frame on the drivers side to the axle on the passenger side. If it is worn at one or both ends it will cause wobble.
Worn ball joints are another cause of wobble, I'd replace them if they are bad.
I'd check all of those things, the track/panhard and/or worn bushes are usually the cause of wobble, ball joints least cause. Can't remember if you said its been wheel aligned lately, wouldn't hurt to have it done when the worn parts are replaced.
I had worn bushes and worn track/panhard and it wobbled badly, replaced control arms and wobble went away apart from a slight shimmy and vague steering, replaced trackbar and steering is now toight like a toiger
Dave
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Originally Posted by CleanGetaway
Thanks Dave, I'll mention that information to him. And yes it had a full alignment and balance just over a month ago if not less.
I have it booked in next Tuesday so I'll let you know how we go!
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& the results from the alignment were? What was the castor at the start & when they finished?
If it has a lift of 2"-3" its unlikely with standard lower arms that the castor is in spec.
You dont give your location in your information. how can people suggest who you can go & see if we dont even know what state you are in.
Urethane & polyurethane are the same thing. The best you can get is natural rubber bushes. IIRC thats what was fitted from new.
its clear that there needs to be some restoration done before an alignment. If you were in Melbourne, you should go & see DBOR. In Sydney, Wooders. The local tyre place is generally a waste of time.
