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Old Mar 5, 2024 | 01:22 PM
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forgive me if mentioned - replaced the steering damper bushings? ......and tight (should reduce to about 1/4" thick when tight).
 
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Old Mar 5, 2024 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by whiskeynipple0088
forgive me if mentioned - replaced the steering damper bushings? ......and tight (should reduce to about 1/4" thick when tight).
the damper is brand new, but no, the bushings are not squished down that much. Ill give that a try when it stops raining, thanks
 
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Old Mar 5, 2024 | 11:14 PM
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Basically, tightening everything up will allow higher frequency (higher speed) wobbles. We haven't mentioned alignment, tire condition and inflation. Tell us about your tires.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2024 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnZo
Basically, tightening everything up will allow higher frequency (higher speed) wobbles. We haven't mentioned alignment, tire condition and inflation. Tell us about your tires.
brand new factory size tires, brand new alignment, inflated to spec
 
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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 11:56 AM
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I had one that would wobble pretty bad. Did about five figure eights, lock to lock, in my yard and that seemed to cure the majority of the wobble. Had to be air in the system somewhere as it was sitting up for three years and leaked out. All of it went away after replacing rod ends and such.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 12:17 PM
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Something I noticed today, there's a rotational click in the front left. I plan on rebuilding that hub come summer
 
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Old Mar 12, 2024 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by whiskeynipple0088
forgive me if mentioned - replaced the steering damper bushings? ......and tight (should reduce to about 1/4" thick when tight).
this fixed about 95% of the problem. I think with new radius arm bushings and suspension itll be just fine
 
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