Swaying whilst driving

Julian Morgan · Jan 12, 2007

Good morning All,
I have just bought (yesterday) a 1988 Defender 90 200Tdi with new MOT, 3" suspension rise, snorkel, sliders etc, plus BF mud tyres.
Driving my beastie (now called Alexandria) home, she seems, from time to time, to sway...this was, to say the least, most disconcerting.
My question is...why? Could this be because she has mud boots on, or could it be due to the winds, or something else?

Your candid thoughts and suggestions will be gratefully received.

Kind regards,

Julian.

Cat's Eyes · Jan 12, 2007

It was very windy yesterday! When I was stopped at the lights my FL was rocking about!

Welcome to the site by the way

bettyblue22 · Jan 12, 2007

have you checked your drop arm at all to see if there's too much play in it?

Julian Morgan · Jan 12, 2007

thanks Maz,
Being a complete mechanical numpty (can fly a small plane but not fix it) please explain in simple (very, very) terms what a drop-arm is, what it looks like, and where to find it?
Thanks.

bettyblue22 · Jan 12, 2007

drivers side just by front wheels the bit that comes forwards looks like this

Cat's Eyes · Jan 12, 2007

Product: Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender Diesel (83 - 95) up to N

You need one of these Julian.

bettyblue22 · Jan 12, 2007

it's probably just the high winds though julian, cos it has been rather windy the past coupla days too, had a few wagons blown over up this way

Cat's Eyes · Jan 12, 2007

Maz I think he's gone outside to have a look for the drop-arm

Julian Morgan · Jan 12, 2007

thank you all for your comments...I'll check the drop arm tomorrow in the daylight...hopefully the wind will die down as well (not sprout-related)

Julian.

Cat's Eyes · Jan 12, 2007

In the daylight ??? Where are you then??

Julian Morgan · Jan 12, 2007

At work...will be dark before I get home...1 1/2 drive each way to and from the office.

Cat's Eyes · Jan 12, 2007

I know the feeling..............mind you I'm off home now...........see ya Monday. Happy hunting

Julian Morgan · Jan 12, 2007

Bye bye...I am off playing in Alexandria on Sunday at Bunny Lane, near Romsey...should be fun!!!!!

Have a good weekend and thanks again for your help.

bettyblue22 · Jan 12, 2007

hope you find the cause
the first reply i nearly put was take more water with it............. but then thought better of it... slap me wrists

Julian Morgan · Jan 15, 2007

Just a quick update...I located the drop arm and, having decided it looked too complicated, decided to check tyre pressures...all wheels were at different pressures...amazing transformation into non-swaying driving!!!!

Thank you to all of you for your help and advice...more questions will follow as time goes on.

Cat's Eyes · Jan 15, 2007

At least it was a simple thing to fix

You need to post some pic's of her now.

bettyblue22 · Jan 15, 2007

great!!!
so did you go playing on sunday then?
have you got any pics?

Julian Morgan · Jan 15, 2007

I only have 2 photos of my Landy...several of other vehicles...hopefully the club website will carry quite a few when they have time to upload them (ENTER EXIT) How do I upload pictures on here for people to see?

Cat's Eyes · Jan 15, 2007

Click on the paper clip on the "Post Reply" bit...............I learnt that last week

See ya later, off home now.

Julian Morgan · Jan 15, 2007

This is Alexandria, on top of a steep bank, waiting for the "runway" to clear!!

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