Front End Issue 03 DII...wobble and pop - Land Rovers Only

boosoo · 08-13-2008, 08:35 AM

I have the dreaded wobble! 03 with 70k miles. Very pronounced when hitting bumps while at highway speeds. I just put a brand new OME steering stabilizer on. No help. Also noticed a "pop" when going very slow and making a sharp turn, either way. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

slouzon · 08-13-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by boosoo

I have the dreaded wobble! 03 with 70k miles. Very pronounced when hitting bumps while at highway speeds. I just put a brand new OME steering stabilizer on. No help. Also noticed a "pop" when going very slow and making a sharp turn, either way. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Wobble
Check you tie rod ends for free play.

Pop on sharp turns
Sounds like a CV joint

BTW since you have 70k miles you should make sure your front drive shaft is in good shape. If the u-joints are going bad that maybe your popping noise as well?
If that drive shaft comes apart while your driving you will be replacing your transmission after it beats big chunks out of it.

Steve

mtnance · 08-13-2008, 06:22 PM

Speaking of Front Drive Shaft rebuilds. (Which I'm aware should be done),...what is considered a fair price to have this done?

Alak · 08-13-2008, 09:29 PM

I just paid $225CDN to have the double cardon (which includes 2 u-joints and the centre shaft section) rebuilt. They also balanced it. That price included a $35 freight fee to get the u-joints to me in a timely fashion from the other side of the country.

Alak · 08-13-2008, 09:31 PM

If theres a pop, it could be a ball-joint. I just fixed one on a GM product that would be a clunk sound when turning right (only right) then clunk again once centered.

CV Joints usually make a continous click click click when turning. At least mostly in my experience.

tempestv8 · 08-14-2008, 07:02 AM

Check also that the pitman arm is tighly secured to the steering gearbox, and that the bolts that hold the radius arms are properly torqued at the axle and the chassis ends. Also check that the steering gearbox itself is properly torqued to the chassis.

tempestv8 · 08-14-2008, 07:02 AM

Are all the wheel nuts firmly on?

boosoo · 08-14-2008, 07:22 AM

Yes. The cheapest I've found in Dallas for replacing the U joints is $425. That sounds a little high. Some places quoted $600.

Jupiter Rover · 08-14-2008, 08:13 AM

My wobble was because my M/T's were not balanced well enough. I just got them re-balanced and the Wobble is nearly gone. One more balance from the tire shop should do the trick.

slouzon · 08-14-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by boosoo

Yes. The cheapest I've found in Dallas for replacing the U joints is $425. That sounds a little high. Some places quoted $600.

WOW I think the Tom Woods shafts are only around $350.
Tom Woods Custom Drive Shafts Custom Driveshafts Specialist
I think the price is even cheaper than his website states as I believe he now has a drive shaft flange that does not require the flange adaptor?

Steve

08-13-2008, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
boosoo Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Front End Issue 03 DII...wobble and pop I have the dreaded wobble! 03 with 70k miles. Very pronounced when hitting bumps while at highway speeds. I just put a brand new OME steering stabilizer on. No help. Also noticed a "pop" when going very slow and making a sharp turn, either way. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

08-13-2008, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alak 2002 Discovery II SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 356 Gallery: 0	I just paid $225CDN to have the double cardon (which includes 2 u-joints and the centre shaft section) rebuilt. They also balanced it. That price included a $35 freight fee to get the u-joints to me in a timely fashion from the other side of the country. __________________ 2002 Discovery Series II SE. 2" OME Heavy Duty. 265/65R18 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's. I told my wife if the Land Rover goes, so do I. That shut her up.

08-13-2008, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alak 2002 Discovery II SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 356 Gallery: 0	If theres a pop, it could be a ball-joint. I just fixed one on a GM product that would be a clunk sound when turning right (only right) then clunk again once centered. CV Joints usually make a continous click click click when turning. At least mostly in my experience. __________________ 2002 Discovery Series II SE. 2" OME Heavy Duty. 265/65R18 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's. I told my wife if the Land Rover goes, so do I. That shut her up.

08-14-2008, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	My wobble was because my M/T's were not balanced well enough. I just got them re-balanced and the Wobble is nearly gone. One more balance from the tire shop should do the trick. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

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08-13-2008, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
mtnance Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belmont NC Posts: 59 Gallery: 0	Speaking of Front Drive Shaft rebuilds. (Which I'm aware should be done),...what is considered a fair price to have this done?

08-14-2008, 07:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
tempestv8 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 51 Gallery: 0	Check also that the pitman arm is tighly secured to the steering gearbox, and that the bolts that hold the radius arms are properly torqued at the axle and the chassis ends. Also check that the steering gearbox itself is properly torqued to the chassis.

08-14-2008, 07:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
tempestv8 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 51 Gallery: 0	Are all the wheel nuts firmly on?

08-14-2008, 07:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
boosoo Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Yes. The cheapest I've found in Dallas for replacing the U joints is $425. That sounds a little high. Some places quoted $600.

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