lerk
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Just been to cast my eye over a mates Disco (300) that has an developed an alarming tendency to have a tankslapper at 50mph and above when the suspension loads/unloads (as he lives up on the moors this is quite often!).
It' bog stock other than having non LR alloys and skinny tyres, but these don't seem to be the problem as the reason I was up there was to try my spares (235/70's) on his motor - no improvement.
He's had polybushes fitted all round, new steering damper and everything checked out up on the ramps - no play anywhere!
While we were up there, we did notice however that there was a VERY small amount of play between the discs and the swivel housing, but only noticeable with weight on the car and rocking the entire thing side to side, and only top to bottom...
There was no discernable play in the swivel itself, which was the first place I looked being top/bottom play only.
Question is, would such a small amount of play cause such a violent reaction? The steering wheel is literally ripped from his hands as the entire front end of the car shakes from side to side.
The reaction does not self correct, only braking to slow down stops the shake.
Also is there anything other than hub bearings or swivel pins that could cause movement separate to the axle?
Any bright ideas people?
It' bog stock other than having non LR alloys and skinny tyres, but these don't seem to be the problem as the reason I was up there was to try my spares (235/70's) on his motor - no improvement.
He's had polybushes fitted all round, new steering damper and everything checked out up on the ramps - no play anywhere!
While we were up there, we did notice however that there was a VERY small amount of play between the discs and the swivel housing, but only noticeable with weight on the car and rocking the entire thing side to side, and only top to bottom...
There was no discernable play in the swivel itself, which was the first place I looked being top/bottom play only.
Question is, would such a small amount of play cause such a violent reaction? The steering wheel is literally ripped from his hands as the entire front end of the car shakes from side to side.
The reaction does not self correct, only braking to slow down stops the shake.Also is there anything other than hub bearings or swivel pins that could cause movement separate to the axle?
Any bright ideas people?
