Inconsistent wheel wobble. ?

[BEEFYGTI]

Over the last few days I habe noticed my steering wheel wobble at about 75mph. It stops if you go approx 80mph.sometimes if the car is perfectly straight at these speeds there is no vibration but if I slightly turn into a bend it starts again I have had the wheels balanced via a hunter balancing machine and so the wheels are balanced. The wheels are straight and are not buckled. I am using a hub centric 5mm spacer but never had an issue before. Anyone know what else it could be ? I know my bushes are worn would this affect it like this ? Thanks stu

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[cupra r tdi]

wishbone bushes are common and can cause wobble

 

[BEEFYGTI]

I have been advised that my front lower arm bushes are on their way out. Would this cause it ?

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[cupra r tdi]

Yes mate that would probably be the cause it, on my black one i just sold i had the same thing and had an advisorie on my mot so changed them and it was back to as good as new.

 

[BEEFYGTI]

Yes mate that would probably be the cause it, on my black one i just sold i had the same thing and had an advisorie on my mot so changed them and it was back to as good as new.

I have been told that the whole arms need to be replaced rather than just the bushes as the bushes themselves are hard to replace. Its about £300-400 for new arms . Im skint so im going to have to put up with it I guess untill I can replace them

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[cupra r tdi]

I have been told that the whole arms need to be replaced rather than just the bushes as the bushes themselves are hard to replace. Its about £300-400 for new arms . Im skint so im going to have to put up with it I guess untill I can replace them

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How much, thats well over the top.

 

[BEEFYGTI]

Really. ? Im confused as to what to do. I have been told that I need to replace them as a whole unit. Is this right ?

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[cupra r tdi]

Heres a link for one and they also do the other so thats less than £100 for parts.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seat-Leon...rParts_SM&fits=Model:Leon&hash=item35c4dccc99

 

[BEEFYGTI]

Thanks i just hope this solves my vibrations !

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[Nath.]

Fit the wheels without the spacers to see if it is them causing it.

 

[BEEFYGTI]

Fit the wheels without the spacers to see if it is them causing it.

Can as the wheels wont clear the calipers

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[CupraRmark]

New arms ?? I've just had mine re bushed yesterday....


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[BEEFYGTI]

How much did that cost you ? I was told just replacing the bushes is very difficult and aftermarket bushes slip out

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[CupraRmark]

Here you go...

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[hyphon12]

I don't know why people say replacing the bushes are hard. I replaced my bottom arm bushes with powerflex poly bushes and it taken about 2.5hrs and that was taking my time. (But I am a mechanic but know plenty other people not in the trade that have polybushed there cars)

Also those delphi arms on the eBay link are incorrect for the LCR, they should be cast arms rather than pressed steel.

 

[BEEFYGTI]

Not as bad as I thought then. Thanks for your help guys

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[MarkWales]

Who quoted that?

 

[ThatGuy]

Mines was having that problem last week and my track-rod end was about to fall to pieces, could be the same problem. If you jack your car up and if theres a lot of movement on ur wheel it could be that, it cost me about £20 for a new one for my Leon Cupra R

 

[CupraRmark]

I also had play in my n/s tie rod but didn't get any vibration or wobbles whilst these was worn to be honest


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[BEEFYGTI]

Its in the garage today to get checked out again. Wierd

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