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09-22-2019, 09:04 PM | #1 |
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Front end shimmy
On my 1929 Leather back. My wish bone was broken at ball cap assy. Ball end was not worn but bought rubber style kit. Now I have shimmy at low speeds if there are any bumps in road. All components were replaced, all tight . Checked axle angle ok. Are there shims for caster and is it better to use stock mounting kit over rubber style?. Several club members have used stabilizer kit and said problem solved. Any input appreciated. Thanks
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09-22-2019, 09:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
I would first have the toe in checked , I have mine set at 1/16 . I've used the rubber radius kits for over fifty years with no problem .
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09-22-2019, 09:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
Set at 1/16
Set at 1/8 Set at 1/4 Better at 1/4 but still shimmy at below 25mph if road has any ruffness?? All front end components tight. Steering box has some play but adjusted up. Never had shimmy till I repaired wishbone ball. Started first and found broken bolt and crack in cap. Replaced and stayed the same?? |
09-23-2019, 04:00 AM | #4 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
Make sure studs holding the king pins are tight. Check wheels for wobble. Check alignment with proper air pressure.
Why did the ball break? Stress,vibration? Front spring...is it flat or still have a arch? The spring is overlooked and is a critical part of alignment. Make sure it's tight! Wick |
09-23-2019, 05:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
Check everything from the wheel bearings back thru to the steering box adjustment. Something somewhere is loose. And as Purdy said make sure the toe-in is set to 1/16".
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09-23-2019, 06:24 AM | #6 |
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09-23-2019, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
I've found the drag link tightness is very critical. I use 1/8" toe-in.
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09-23-2019, 12:37 PM | #8 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
If the two bolts and nuts that connect the steering box to the frame are a little loose it can also cause shimmy, I had it happen .
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09-23-2019, 10:12 PM | #9 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
Thanks everyone. Checked everything.Might be tires but have alot wear left. Ordering stabalizer from Snyder to try. Next would be new tires.
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09-24-2019, 07:03 AM | #10 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
I would not order the stabilizer, because that is not fixing the real problem. All you are doing is adding hardware in hopes of lessening the vibration.
It is possible it will lessen the vibration, but the problem still exists, and you are out that money. |
09-24-2019, 07:23 AM | #11 | |
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Re: Front end shimmy
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09-24-2019, 07:55 AM | #12 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
Having been very fortunate to never have had a shimmy in any of our Model A’s, my limited advise would be to not add the steering stabilizer. You will be just hiding the problem.
You have a problem within you front end that needs to be fixed. I would jack up the front end so that it is hanging loose. Check everything, including your front spring. Front end alignment a must. A correctly rebuilt Model A front end, drives and steers like a dream. Good luck. Enjoy. |
09-24-2019, 10:50 AM | #13 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
Believe it or not , if the back tires are very much under inflated it will cause shimmy , this has also happened to me
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09-24-2019, 10:35 PM | #14 |
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Re: Front end shimmy
I would suspect the repaired wishbone is out of spec, and changing the castor.
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