Front end bushes

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tomski
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Post Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:54 pm

Hi my 1992 cab is a bit noisy and feels loose on the front end on bumpy roads and I get a slight wobble through the wheel at about 65/70. I am going to have both front control arms replaced and just wondered if I should be changing anything else while Iam at it
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Post Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:14 pm

Check the steering coupling as well. I've done three in the past week!
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Post Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:33 pm

Thanks for that mate, how can I check it ?
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Post Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:38 pm

Get someone to watch / hold it whilst the steering is rocked / taken lock to lock. You'll see / feel the movement in the bush, which is bad.

It's suprising how often a vague front end comes down to this.
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