Thread: Huge steering shake

Hi DoubleChevron,
I had exactly the same issue a year or so back. The new bushes in the Panhard rod had chewed out after bugger all use. I gave up and purchased a genuine new Panhard rod from ULR as I couldn't determine that aftermarket bushes would be OK (I forget the cost but must have been about $280 or so). I also replaced all the tie-rod ends (genuine) and fitted a new damper (aftermarket) and went to great trouble to make sure everything was set up correctly. At the same time I overhauled the swivel pin housings and reset the pre-load.

I suppose if you take the time, trouble and money to set it all up correctly again, it will last another twenty years.

This would be why there are so many Superpro fans here. I've found that almost anything made of rubber for a car these days is suspect - though thankfully not tyres or fan belts, so far.

If it makes you feel any better you are not alone!!
Had exactly the same recurring problem with my 4x4 Perentie
I have tried an different supplier. Will see how it goes.
If they fail I'll go down the SP route as well

Originally Posted by Davo

This would be why there are so many Superpro fans here. I've found that almost anything made of rubber for a car these days is suspect - though thankfully not tyres or fan belts, so far.

Same here!

On my RRC(many years ago) I changed to Nolathane's polys, and never looked back.
Hundreds of thousands of klms later(at least a couple of them, probably more) and they were all still in good shape.

I'll never use rubber again either.

They will cost you a couple of arms and legs at the start, but that should be it for the life of the vehicle.

3000K that's not long!, they should have a warranty. Your link add they say Branded, that's the risk from UK buying, it probably was Britpart.

What would you recommend for these bushes?

If you havent checked the swivels yet then i reckon they will be the cause of most of the vibrations/shakes.

Agreed