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*Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
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06 Jul 2018 21:47 #194068
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*Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :( was created by Darthblaker7474
Had a bit of a prang yesterday
There was some superficial damage to the bumper, and my pan hard rod was bent severely.
After some TLC with a hammer and heat gun, the wagon was back together.
However my passenger side wheel (which was on the side I bumped) now wobbles whilst moving, making the car underivable.
Would anyone help me diagnose the problem please?, obviously I need a new pan hard rod, but I'm assuming there's another problem and I don't know quite what. I've swapped wheels over and the problem still occurs.
Hopefully I won't need to buy a refurbed axle
There was some superficial damage to the bumper, and my pan hard rod was bent severely.
After some TLC with a hammer and heat gun, the wagon was back together.
However my passenger side wheel (which was on the side I bumped) now wobbles whilst moving, making the car underivable.
Would anyone help me diagnose the problem please?, obviously I need a new pan hard rod, but I'm assuming there's another problem and I don't know quite what. I've swapped wheels over and the problem still occurs.
Hopefully I won't need to buy a refurbed axle
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07 Jul 2018 05:32 #194075
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
It sounds like some part of the rotating assembly is damaged all of which are fairly simple to replace. Essentially everything that is carried by the wheel bearing. Your problem is that as it's taken enough impact to damage those components you're going to have to be absolutely certain that the rest of the axle is correct. That's not a simple matter for a home mechanic. Your best bet is to see if James Priestley of this parish has one available.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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07 Jul 2018 09:40 #194082
by Daniel30
Replied by Daniel30 on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
Wonder if you have bent the wheel a bit?
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07 Jul 2018 11:09 #194084
by mlines
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
Bet the arm or axle casing is bent, time to get a straight edge out and take a look
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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07 Jul 2018 11:19 #194086
by Keithy
Replied by Keithy on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
Check for side to side play in the steering joints.
Jack the car up.
Jack the car up.
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07 Jul 2018 11:31 #194088
by X8GGY
Replied by X8GGY on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationRegarding the bent panhard rod -
I've just bought a pair of these for my gold 'daily driver', they are standard length but much stronger and amazingly came with SuperPro bushes to go in them at that price! These are '4x4Outlet' brand, which surely we all know by now is actually JimnyBits!
I've just bought a pair of these for my gold 'daily driver', they are standard length but much stronger and amazingly came with SuperPro bushes to go in them at that price! These are '4x4Outlet' brand, which surely we all know by now is actually JimnyBits!
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08 Jul 2018 08:42 #194115
by Bosanek
Replied by Bosanek on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
Are you certain that the chassis rails did not bend?
I would definitely take the car to a workshop which is specialized in damaged vehicle bodywork repairs, or to a vehicle wheel geometry alignment workshop (or to both).
They should be able to take precise measurements and determine what is actually bent or out of alignment and what to do in order to remedy it.
I would definitely take the car to a workshop which is specialized in damaged vehicle bodywork repairs, or to a vehicle wheel geometry alignment workshop (or to both).
They should be able to take precise measurements and determine what is actually bent or out of alignment and what to do in order to remedy it.
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08 Jul 2018 11:06 #194117
by sniper
Replied by sniper on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
I can understand you wanting to correct a minor prang but I think that you had best get some experienced eyes to look over the damage.
Check all bearings and rod ends, Look at steering arms, CV joint and the hub itself, brake disc and calliper, brake operation...........
Fairly involved list and I'm sure there could be more, get some expert advice at least.
The last thing you want is an axle snapping in half because you missed some damage......
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Check all bearings and rod ends, Look at steering arms, CV joint and the hub itself, brake disc and calliper, brake operation...........
Fairly involved list and I'm sure there could be more, get some expert advice at least.
The last thing you want is an axle snapping in half because you missed some damage......
sniper
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08 Jul 2018 22:53 #194120
by Darthblaker7474
Replied by Darthblaker7474 on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
It was a low speed crash that impacted on the front passenger side of the bumper, between 10-20mph. The chassis seems fine to me, everything seems in check
I had a better inspection yesterday and the tie rod from the steering box seems to be leaking some sort of grease, and there is some leaking on the rear of the ball joint.
I'd rather get it right fixing it the first time, and I've seen that Cam Suzuki sell refurbed axles on ebay so I'm considering that as an option
(albeit a bit of a nuclear one ).
I've also ordered two new pan hard rod bolts as one of those was knackered after removing it, hopefully that may make it somewhat drivable so I can get to a garage.
I had a better inspection yesterday and the tie rod from the steering box seems to be leaking some sort of grease, and there is some leaking on the rear of the ball joint.
I'd rather get it right fixing it the first time, and I've seen that Cam Suzuki sell refurbed axles on ebay so I'm considering that as an option
(albeit a bit of a nuclear one ).
I've also ordered two new pan hard rod bolts as one of those was knackered after removing it, hopefully that may make it somewhat drivable so I can get to a garage.
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10 Jul 2018 08:48 #194159
by kirkynut
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Replied by kirkynut on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
I would hold back on a new axle for the moment.
As Martin says, check the straightness of the radius arm. Get the new panhard on and replace the rod ends. Then see where you're at. The rod ends might be about to fall apart, which would cause wobble.
The wheel could be buckled too. You can check that with a coat hanger bent up to become a pointer positioned close to the jacked up wheel. When the wheel is spun you'll see the mis-shapen wheel as it moves closer to the pointer where it's buckled.
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As Martin says, check the straightness of the radius arm. Get the new panhard on and replace the rod ends. Then see where you're at. The rod ends might be about to fall apart, which would cause wobble.
The wheel could be buckled too. You can check that with a coat hanger bent up to become a pointer positioned close to the jacked up wheel. When the wheel is spun you'll see the mis-shapen wheel as it moves closer to the pointer where it's buckled.
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10 Jul 2018 21:44 #194178
by Darthblaker7474
Replied by Darthblaker7474 on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
I'm considering getting a cheap Jimny just to use as a donor car, are all front axles the same regardless of transmission and model year?
I may also swap over to a good old fashioned manual transfer box whilst I'm at it.
I may also swap over to a good old fashioned manual transfer box whilst I'm at it.
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10 Jul 2018 21:53 #194179
by j999pre
Gold Jimny the best colour (sold)
Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)
Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS
Replied by j999pre on topic *Crashed* Now passenger side wheel wobbles! :(
Early manual and auto axles have different diff ratios.
VVT axles are abs as are some later non abs axles so you need to make sure you get a comparable axle.
First I'd replace the leaking track rod end, get a new panhards, Jack the wobbly side up and check for play in kingpin bearings and wheel bearing. At the same time check the axle isn't bent but even if it was I wouldn't expect you to see wobble. That must be in a bearing or some other rotating component or track rod. Be methodical.
VVT axles are abs as are some later non abs axles so you need to make sure you get a comparable axle.
First I'd replace the leaking track rod end, get a new panhards, Jack the wobbly side up and check for play in kingpin bearings and wheel bearing. At the same time check the axle isn't bent but even if it was I wouldn't expect you to see wobble. That must be in a bearing or some other rotating component or track rod. Be methodical.
Gold Jimny the best colour (sold)
Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)
Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS
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