From: flyn3nvt@adelphia.net
Date: Tue Oct 21 2003 - 14:16:43 PDT
Before you even do this, check the tightness of the lug nuts on the front tires................loose lug nuts will give the same..........espically once the brakes are applied.
>
> From: alex gordon <imp@fmtc.com>
> Date: 2003/10/20 Mon PM 10:30:30 EDT
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Need M35 help
>
> Try the tires first. They may be out of balance or out of round.
> you need about 1/4 in toe in with bias tires
> Alex
>
> Combat wrote:
> >
> > Looking for some insight guys,
> >
> > My 1970 M35A2 has a "shimmy" to the steering wheel on occasion. If while
> > traveling at speed I hit specific bumps or even a wash in the asphalt the
> > steering wheel will ocsillate. Not wildly but enough to be disconcerting.
> > Sometimes it will even do it on its own but I can reduce or stop it by
> > slowing slightly...hmmmm . I checked the tie rod ends and they seem solid.
> > I also stood on the side board watching the left front wheel while turning
> > the steering to see how much lash was in the system. It seems to be
> > responding immediately.
> >
> > So first is the steering box adjustable and how ?
> > Second could it be because of lack of toe in ?
> > Any other ideas?
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
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