kombi sway

lennyc Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 11 Oct 2005, 6:22 am

#416226

Can anyone help. my 73 westy wanders all over the road .Its a bit hairy at times , where do i start.
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pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Oct 2005, 7:33 am

#416240

in the wind or around corners ? or just driving in a straight line on a not so windy day ?

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lennyc Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 11 Oct 2005, 1:56 pm

#416345

he will wander off a straight line , a little in the wind , it just seems to have a mind of its own at times. Or more like driving down tram tracks, one minute your there the next you aint.
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 Oct 2005, 3:03 pm

#416356

Check out the steering box for excess play ,then the ball joints.

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bus914 Custom Title Time!

1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Oct 2005, 7:36 pm

#416436

if ^that's all good, get light truck tyres and Kyb gas shocks. make sure the front sway bar is still there and the mounts are good.

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Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 11 Oct 2005, 8:49 pm

#416477

another tip is to check the drag link and center pin as these items wear.....wheel align check as tram tracking requires tow adjustment.....check front tyres for uneven wear this may indicate alignment issues...tyres reflect road conditions also...hard walled or big ply tyres will also cause the kombi wander....a softer thread patteren will give more stability and a little better handling...hope these tips help you solve the wander..cheers steve

lennyc Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 14 Oct 2005, 5:55 am

#417381

Thanks all. I will try the new tryes/shocks this weekend and see how it goes ..
Cheers Len.