« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Front suspension wobbly feedback....  (Read 1033 times)

Offline javalin

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,457
Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« on: 19 August 2011, 09:52 »
Chaps,

Fitted poly-bushes on the front suspension a while ago - mk3 golf GTI.  Since then the car is fine on new smooth (i.e. tarmac'd) roads, but feels wobbly as f**k on roads with lumps or tramlines on.  Also worse in the wet bizzarly.

Feels like sometime is shifting when you turn into a corner, you get a weight shift feeling, you correct for it, then its fine.  Just that initial transfer when you change direction.  Feels like the bottom of the wheel (wishbones) is moving maybe, but the ball joints are also new....

Tracking has been done by VW since then and is now correct.

All bolts tight as far as I can tell.

Any ideas?

James
Logged
You only ever need two tools in life. If it moves and it shouldn't use Duct Tape. If it does not move and it should, use WD40.

Offline AudiA8Quattro

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,773
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #1 on: 19 August 2011, 10:05 »
Is there any play when you jack it up and rock the wheel?
Logged
FOR DIY GUIDES GO TO <br>www.volkswagenaudi.co.uk<br/>BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CV JOINTS

Offline javalin

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,457
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #2 on: 19 August 2011, 10:23 »
not in the wheel.  Slight left-right movement on the steering, but hopefully thats normal.
Logged
You only ever need two tools in life. If it moves and it shouldn't use Duct Tape. If it does not move and it should, use WD40.

Offline AudiA8Quattro

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,773
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #3 on: 19 August 2011, 10:31 »
Any play in the steering column?
Logged
FOR DIY GUIDES GO TO <br>www.volkswagenaudi.co.uk<br/>BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CV JOINTS

Offline javalin

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,457
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #4 on: 19 August 2011, 10:33 »
I don't think so - is there a test for this?
Logged
You only ever need two tools in life. If it moves and it shouldn't use Duct Tape. If it does not move and it should, use WD40.

Offline AudiA8Quattro

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,773
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #5 on: 19 August 2011, 21:22 »
Check the steering universal joint for play. Its by the pedals.
Logged
FOR DIY GUIDES GO TO <br>www.volkswagenaudi.co.uk<br/>BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CV JOINTS

Offline javalin

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,457
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #6 on: 20 August 2011, 14:25 »
no play in UJ
Logged
You only ever need two tools in life. If it moves and it shouldn't use Duct Tape. If it does not move and it should, use WD40.

Offline AudiA8Quattro

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,773
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #7 on: 20 August 2011, 14:57 »
Next try checking for play in rack and steering balljoints.
Logged
FOR DIY GUIDES GO TO <br>www.volkswagenaudi.co.uk<br/>BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CV JOINTS

Offline javalin

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,457
Re: Front suspension wobbly feedback....
« Reply #8 on: 20 August 2011, 18:02 »
steering ball joints are new and have no play, a little movement in the steering rack, but hopefully thats normal.
Logged
You only ever need two tools in life. If it moves and it shouldn't use Duct Tape. If it does not move and it should, use WD40.
Pages: [1]
« previous next »