lightning
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OK so l know this is a common issue, and when l go over something like a cats eye at speed in my Defender 110, the front wheel that hits it will be felt to bounce three or four times.
It also seems worse if l hit a bump mid corner.
I checked the steering damper and that's fine. The wheels are brand new Boost alloys with new tyres (it did it with the old wheels too) so the wheels are OK.
I am running 32/38 f/r tyre pressures which are lower than recommended, as the ride is less harsh. Could it be the low tyre pressures?
The Defender is a 2005 and has only done 57,000 miles and has seen little if any off road abuse.
Otherwise l am left with steering swivels and dampers as the next likely culprits.
Any thoughts? Is there an easy way to check if the steering swivels need re shimming? I read that you can jack the wheel up and feel for any play at the top of the wheel.
It also seems worse if l hit a bump mid corner.
I checked the steering damper and that's fine. The wheels are brand new Boost alloys with new tyres (it did it with the old wheels too) so the wheels are OK.
I am running 32/38 f/r tyre pressures which are lower than recommended, as the ride is less harsh. Could it be the low tyre pressures?
The Defender is a 2005 and has only done 57,000 miles and has seen little if any off road abuse.
Otherwise l am left with steering swivels and dampers as the next likely culprits.
Any thoughts? Is there an easy way to check if the steering swivels need re shimming? I read that you can jack the wheel up and feel for any play at the top of the wheel.
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