Thread: Disco Front end /steering shudder at speed

Check your swivel bearing pre loads and wheel bearings, also check the rear A frame balljoint and bushes as when worn these can cause a rear steer effect.

my moneys on the wheel bearing preload or the swivel bearings thats being set off by a slightly heavy wheel.

it might just be a case of a re-adjust or you may need to replace parts.

i am going to go with the above and throw in the steering damper to boot!

Check things like damper bushes too as a simple thing such as a loose damper will do the same thing.

Had this just recently but worthwhile going thru cheapest to most expensive....

Thanks for the tips ( so far) fellas...

I have a new damper in it, the top shelf one from British Off Road.

If it matters , the vehicle has (ugly) Rangie Alloys that look heavy ....

Will look into the pre loads and check the A arm rubber tomorrow - is the Pre load adjust a big job or DIY ??

Thanks again

Nat

If there is one thing Rangie alloys aren't, its heavy.

In balance without a tyre is another story, but the rims wont be your problem.

Thanks for that mate (Love My Rangie) ...No offence inteneded !!

I'll swap my Rangie rims for Disco originals if anyone wants...

Done some further research, will do the swivel preloads tomorrow !

Thanks again

Nat

A heavy tyre doesnt have to be out of balance its a dynamics thing when you start flinging it around it can misbhave, one of my usual checks for this is DIY tyre rotation if that fixes it leave the tyres where they wind up... assuming that thats not the case

swivel and wheel bearings are DIY but it depends on your experience and gear.

wheel bearing adjustments are easy but then Im doing them about every fortnight or so steering preload is a bit more difficult just to check and adjust but if you have to replace bearings its nearing a major effort.

if you dont have a comprehensive medium level tool kit with good quality sockets, torque wrench and a spring gauge you cant do the swivels reliabley and you need the 52mm hubnut spanner/socket to do the wheel bearings properly.

most major populous's will have a landy nutter that will lend you a hand and both items have been covered online in the tech forum..

Originally Posted by NatB

Thanks for that mate (Love My Rangie) ...No offence inteneded !!

I'll swap my Rangie rims for Disco originals if anyone wants...

Done some further research, will do the swivel preloads tomorrow !

Thanks again

Nat

None taken, thats why I didnt defend the "ugly" statement!!