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Chad

Hi there folks Smile

I've got a really strange problem with (I think Confused

) the front drive of my 94 lwb auto Bighorn!

It all started when on a right turn when the n/s wheel would bounce like mad on small bumps (would nearly shake the steering wheel out of my hand!) I knew straight away that the shocker was gone but didn't get round to changing it for about 5k.

Changed it about 3 weeks ago and it sorted it Very Happy

Noticed about a week later that there was an intermittent rattle from the o/s whilst going over bumps.

I noticed that the shocker on that side had a small mark on it as if it had been rubbing.

It cleared after a few days and i thought it was sorted.

Drove from Oxford to West Wales (200 mile) and the rattle has come back with a vengeance!!!!
It also seems to be coming from both sides now Confused

When I grab hold of the drive shaft from behind the wheel and turn it, it makes a similar sort of rattle Confused

It seems to me that the auto locking hub is making the noise but only on a bumpy roads. I tried some serious off roading in Wales and the 4wd works fine. I did notice when reversing to unlock the hubs that the didn't click first time and it took me a few attempts to get them to click!!

Can they make a rattle just going over bumps or am I being stupid Embarassed

Is it a coincidence that I just changed the shockers?

I have also noticed that I can't get any more than 22mpg out of her (run from Oxford to Leeds and back at a steady 60-70 mph)

Could they be stuck on?
Help me please Question

Sorry the post is so long, thought I'd try and give as much info as possible.

Thanks,

Chad Mad

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markymoan · Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 21:09 Post subject:

I think you answered your own question, sounds like a prob with the auto hubs. grrrrr i hate auto hubs Evil or Very Mad

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 23:38 Post subject:

Take the covers off and have a look, see if anything is obviously bust.

Chad · Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 13:52 Post subject:

Thanks guys, I will take the covers off and have a look if I ever get the car back!!! Bloody wife hates the fuel consumption but I can't get her out of the thing Twisted Evil

Out of interest are they oil or grease filled???

If grease can they be re-packed?

Thanks again,

Chad.
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn Irmscher 3.1 LWB (with recaro's) Smile

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markymoan · Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 14:17 Post subject:

I light coating of grease, but just off hand, check the wishbone bushes wile you have the wheel off.
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