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Old 08-16-2020, 10:57 AM   #18
rotorwrench
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Default Re: 1930 Coupe front end shimmy

Most things have been addressed by previous posts. I agree the suspension should be repaired. The axle and wishbone can also be repaired. Mandrels are needed to check the axle for bending and excessive bore wear. Bores can be rebushed with press fit steel bushings. The wish bone can be weld repaired and machined back to specs. You may find some better parts out there but many OEM parts may be in similar condition to what you already have so shop carefully.

The king pins should be a light push fit if renewing them. If they wiggle at all then they should be refit with new parts.

Tires can be in balance but still have tread separation from the carcass. I remove the wheel assembly and roll it to see if it will roll true. If it immediately wobbles & flops over then there is a tire problem. Old rubber is problematic. A person shouldn't run tires that are well over 5-years old.
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