Steering

**jake** · 10th December 2006, 09:43 AM

G'day all,

Have a 2005 TD5 Defender 110, I am experiencing vibration in my steering and a distinctive pull to the left. Car has OME LTR shocks and springs. I am running 235/85/16 Copper STT's on Defender 130 tubed rims (Wolf Type)./ Recently had a Wheel Aligment.
Any one out thier have a possible cause and remedy.

Thanks in advance

Jake

**JDNSW** · 10th December 2006, 12:47 PM

Depends exactly what you mean by vibration. A continuous vibration dependent on speed is, if at the rate of wheel rotation, most likely an out of balance tyre. If it is at prop shaft rotation rate, it is most likely a worn universal, or possibly the prop shaft has been incorrectly assembled, or it is the result of a suspension lift.

On the other hand, if you mean an oscillation after hitting a bump, this will be due to inadequate damping in the steering. I think this model does not rely on damping at the swivel, although loose swivel bearings will cause it, so the steering damper or its bushes or any of the steering ball joints would be suspect.

John

tombraider · 10th December 2006, 12:52 PM

May I ask why you are running tubed rims with tubeless tyres (not recommended) on a vehicle which had extremely (pun intended) tough alloys from factory.

**harro** · 10th December 2006, 01:00 PM

As john has said the most likely cause for vibration is 'wheel out of balance' and also check tyre pressures for the 'pulling to the left' before you go underneath and start looking for mechanical wear issues. Then maybe another front end alignment, they don't always get it right.

Paul.

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