Thread: steering shudder in 85 rangy

swivels, Swivels, SWIVELS!!!

Just in case I wasn't clear, you need to check the swivel bearing preloads. It is a safe bet there won't be any. You might find you have to replace the swivel bearings to get it right, but on my '87 build Rangie I just pulled two shims out of each side.

panhard bushes, or swivels, 9 times out of 10 its panhard. Go get some super pro poly panhard bushes and vice (and a second pair of hands) and stick em in, for around $28 its worth a try

As mentioned before... It will likely be the swivel preload. The damper will only mask a problem. To check the panhard move the steering left right wile stationary and if worn the car will move left right with it.

The rear springs being sagged is cobblers If any thing will help the camber angle in steering. Camber is more likely to cause it to wander than wheel shimmy.

I run up to 35" on my Rovers here and they are not even balanced properly but get away with it cause the bushes and swivel preload are bang on. They are very forgiving usually.

thank you gentlemen...ill get onto them swivels as soon a i find a ball joint tool cheers

Originally Posted by the crab

thank you gentlemen...ill get onto them swivels as soon a i find a ball joint tool cheers

For a ball joint tool, a few good strikes with a hammer and the taper will pop.

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

For a ball joint tool, a few good strikes with a hammer and the taper will pop.

Just to explain a little more, Grab a dolly or mash hammer, hold it on the side of the cast, that the tie rod sits in, and another hammer to bash the opposing side, it should pop.....although stubborn ones can really be helped with a seperator

I'm with the Mirboo pack. Panhard rod bushes, but I'd use the standard ones.

Pete