1954 Super H Wfe wobble

Bob Frazier · May 18, 2010

My wheels wobble on the front end at the spindle the and steering arm where the keyway is. Are there any easy fix for this, the bolt can't hold it tight will try new woodruff keys?

Thanks

Rollie NE PA · May 18, 2010

I believe I read on this site where someone suggested removing the arm and applying JB Weld on the shaft and retighten. I don't know if some shim stock would work or not. I have seen where the two parts are welded to each other but I would not do that.

MisterT · May 19, 2010

(quoted from post at 23:55:38 05/18/10) My wheels wobble on the front end at the spindle the and steering arm where the keyway is. Are there any easy fix for this, the bolt can't hold it tight will try new woodruff keys?

Thanks

Most likely the spindle bushings are worn out, and quite possibly the spindle thrust bearings are worn also. There is nothing complicated about it, but you will do some swearing and sweating.

Janicholson · May 19, 2010

Have the spindles and arms remachined for the next size key. Get a few estimates and choose the shop with the best deal (and quality). Jim

Bud W · May 19, 2010

I'm sure worn parts are an issue but you might greatly improve the situation by properly setting the toe-in. I have a SAV that wobbled so badly you really couldn't drive it in road gear. I found that the toe-in was set wrong and once corrected it wobbles very little. Just a thought.

muleboss · May 19, 2010

Sounds like the bushings are worn out. Quick fix for tempary is put less air in one tire, will help until you get it fixed.

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