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pertwoodpie
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by pertwoodpie » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:36 pm
My 1968 traveller Dorris has a strange wiggle on the back end you feel it when you pull away or slow down, the back end of the car goes side to side!
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Marcus
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panky
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by panky » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:59 pm
Hopefully it's just the shackle bushed on the springs, I'd get it checked as soon as possible in case it's something more serious.
ianmack
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by ianmack » Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:42 pm
Possibly a problem with one of the tyres.
pertwoodpie
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by pertwoodpie » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:27 pm
thanks think the tyres are all good and have fitted poly bushes all around and noticed nothing strange when taking all apart.
the problem was happening pre Poly bushes too!
les
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by les » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:33 pm
Maybe you should check the rear axle is secure.
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by bmcecosse » Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:08 pm
Rotten perches on the axle...allowing it to shift on the springs? Take the spring U bolts off to check.... Or - maybe just a broken main leaf in a spring ??
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martin418
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by martin418 » Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:04 pm
check for a buckled wheel i had the same on my car