Front Suspension Issue?
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Chaps,
I recently had my beloved XJR (01) in to Jag to get the front right lower control arm and both tie rod ends - $1400. Previously the car pulled to the right and I had a shimmer in the steering around 50-65. Well after the work the shimmer is still there and the mechanic says that I have bent rims??? I noticed last week that if I move the steering wheel slightly from left to right - 3 inches or so there is a creek from the front left wheel. The car has the original shocks - done 106k. I did notice that the bushing ontop of the shock are starting to perish. Could the shocks be causing all these problems or just a worn bushing or three??
Help, as ever, is greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Steve
I recently had my beloved XJR (01) in to Jag to get the front right lower control arm and both tie rod ends - $1400. Previously the car pulled to the right and I had a shimmer in the steering around 50-65. Well after the work the shimmer is still there and the mechanic says that I have bent rims??? I noticed last week that if I move the steering wheel slightly from left to right - 3 inches or so there is a creek from the front left wheel. The car has the original shocks - done 106k. I did notice that the bushing ontop of the shock are starting to perish. Could the shocks be causing all these problems or just a worn bushing or three??
Help, as ever, is greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Steve
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When the car reaches the 100k mark, it's worth checking each and every bush, and replace as per - they're not made to last forever. Upper and lower shock bushes are favourite. Also front subframe mounts upper and rear, engine mounts, anti role(sway) bar.
The wheels can be checked by swapping the rears and see if the shimmy is there.
The wheels can be checked by swapping the rears and see if the shimmy is there.
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OK - new twist. I have been reliably informed by my mechanic that the power steering is OK - But I still have the suspension creek when I turn the wheels whilst stood still. Could it be a control arm or an upper shock mount? I'm pulling my hair out as I've been under the car and all seems well.
Thoughts or ideas chaps?
Cheers
Steve
Thoughts or ideas chaps?
Cheers
Steve
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OK - new twist. I have been reliably informed by my mechanic that the power steering is OK - But I still have the suspension creek when I turn the wheels whilst stood still. Could it be a control arm or an upper shock mount? I'm pulling my hair out as I've been under the car and all seems well.
Thoughts or ideas chaps?
Cheers
Steve
Thoughts or ideas chaps?
Cheers
Steve
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