wheel wobble

hi all messed up first post try again just bought a 2005 jimny mode for my daughter in brum i live in cardiff it looked a good deal as it has had a replacment engine fitted with only 14 k so all ok on test but a bit of a wobble at 45 mph dealer said they do that but now it really goes for it at45mph but goes at about 55 mph to me its dangerous took it to my local tyre shop said balance was ok could not see anything ovious wrong dont wont to let my daughter drive it like this oh yes tyre are a bit odd 2 winter on onw side 2 normal on other so put two winter on back and 2 normal on front made no difference going to call dealer in morning any info would be appreciated as i live 150 mile s from them is there anything that can be done here thanks haydn

There are alot of posts about this and normally its the kingpins , either bearings or the shims that need replacing.
Jack the front up and grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock then wobble the wheel to check for play

Hi Owen,

Welcome to the WibblyWobbly club. Just bought an 05 model for she who must be obeyed and have exactly the same problem. I haven't had the chance to jack it up and check the wheels for play, but penny to a pinch of **** it's the kingpin bearings. Now to find time to get them fixed. Such fun.

FYI. The CO is still driving it around but never goes above 40 until it's sorted.

Good luck.

Hi an welcome Owen and JivingDaddy :blink:

are you running standard Jims with standard tyres ?

when I changed from 205/70R15 bridgestones to 205/75/R15 grabbers, that was enough for me to develop the 43 mph jimny shimy, and my solution is simple, I either stay below 43 mph or zip through it asap (yes I know zipping and Jimny's don't really go together. :laugh:

It could be that a simple steering damper may make your issues acceptable, whilst not not curing the problem

How dare you Halford, how very dare you.

I'll have you know the CO's Jimny zips quite well thank you (on the flat or down a hill)!