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jinmy wheel wobble

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17 May 2012 17:34 #40533 by mikesjimny

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hi can any1 help i get realy bad wheel wobble its like the wheels r going 2 come off iv looked at the bearings and there fine ow yer and the wobble comes and gos can any 1 tell me wot i can do lol

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17 May 2012 17:40 #40535 by reaper

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Dont supose your jim is a 2003 ?

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17 May 2012 18:03 #40537 by myers647

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Th is probably the most common fault on the Jimny. What tyres you running. I had mine balanced properly and its now fine. Most people fit a steering damper to stabilize it. Does this happen at certain speeds 40mph 50mph.?? Check that the king pin bearings havnt gone as well.

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17 May 2012 18:26 #40541 by mikesjimny

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lol iv got 215 mud tyres on and iv got a dumper and yes when i get to 40.50 it sterts lol

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17 May 2012 18:27 #40542 by mikesjimny

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lol no its a 51 reg

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17 May 2012 19:10 #40547 by myers647

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I got my wheels balanced made sure my King Pins where all good and also the Tyre pressure has an affect on them too.Trial and error mate.

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17 May 2012 21:28 #40569 by mikesjimny

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alrite james i had my wheels dun at s.tyres and it still dun it i ant looked at the king pins yet but like i sed it dont do it all the time thank god lol im going 2 sound thik but wheres the king pins lol iv always had vitaras lol and this is my first jimny

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17 May 2012 21:31 #40571 by 247sniper

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It's the jimny death wobble. It happens at around 43mph???

You need to shim the king pin bearings to eliminate the slight play that they will have in them.

Like I say it's only slight play in the kingpin bearings but the steering wheel can really wobble!

Steve.

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17 May 2012 21:37 #40573 by myers647

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Right mate look at the back of the wheel.The Big ball Joint with the rubber seal around it. The surface of the Ball should be totally dry free from any oil grease. If its all greased up then the king pin bearing have gone. change these easy job,have a look in the HOW TOO guide on how to do it. These fair all the time if you off road the Jimny probably the most common fault on them. hope this helps

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17 May 2012 22:52 #40586 by mikesjimny

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ok m8t thank u il have a look and no ant dun much in it yet but im going 2 slindon off road track in 2weeks

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21 May 2012 11:40 #40850 by Utternut

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I've just bought a Jimny O2 - reg 05 - have the 47mph wheel wobble. Have been directed to this site to purchase king pin shims. Looking at advice on site, am advised to change kp's/ bearings too - but my Jimny has only done 20,000 miles, and no off-roading- is this really necessary? I'm sure they're ok.

Anyone out there got any advice? Cheers

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21 May 2012 11:45 #40851 by adamatdraycott

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Utternut wrote: I've just bought a Jimny O2 - reg 05 - have the 47mph wheel wobble. Have been directed to this site to purchase king pin shims. Looking at advice on site, am advised to change kp's/ bearings too - but my Jimny has only done 20,000 miles, and no off-roading- is this really necessary? I'm sure they're ok.

Anyone out there got any advice? Cheers

Change them... they aren't expensive. Lack of mileage could well damage the bearings further, as the dust seals may dry out and perish, allowing water in even more easily!

DO NOT change the king pin itself. I did and wasted Â£150.

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