geekatrons Member 60 Member For: 12y 6m 10d Posted 05/09/12 10:34 AM Share Posted 05/09/12 10:34 AM Hello All- I need your help I have had a few issues with my BA- I am getting pretty frustrated at the old girl at the moment.The issue that I have outstanding is a slight shudder through the steering wheel- and I believe there is an issue with the rear of the car.- feels quite a harsh small vibration/ shudder at any speed.What I have done so far-Wheel balances- A number of them completed at various different places.New DBA slotted rotors and Bendix brakes- Machined on the car- is not a braking issue.Had the wheels checked for bent rims- they are not too bad- a slightly buckled one put on the back.New tyres on front.Had the Bake booster adjusted.I have had the car inspected by my regular mechanic who has checked the control arm bushes and the diff bush and said that they don't seem bad. I have however had another performance company check the car and they said there are some major issues in the rear and said I need the diff bushes replaced before I have more major problems.Would Diff bushes cause my problem? I have booked in to get my rear diff bushes done on friday at Pedders but if this doesn't fix my vibration/ shudder issue I will be pissed.Diff issues- going from reverse to forward it clunks- over bumps is a bit harsh- no major whine- can hear it but nothing crazy- On the hoist I can see a tear in the rear bush- would this cause my issues.Sorry about the long post- I am desperate- If this isn't the problem- Ideas? I need a solution as I am going to the Gold Coast on Saturday :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 05/09/12 10:43 AM Share Posted 05/09/12 10:43 AM Front lower control arm bushes have been known to cause shudder. The diff bushes shouldn't be causing steering wheel wobble though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekatrons Member 60 Member For: 12y 6m 10d Posted 05/09/12 11:17 AM Author Share Posted 05/09/12 11:17 AM Thanks SennaMy understanding is the clunks from the rear and reverse to forward clunks are diff but I didn't think that wobble would come from diff. I don't want to spend the $600-$700 for diff bushes if this will not help the vibration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekatrons Member 60 Member For: 12y 6m 10d Posted 05/09/12 11:19 AM Author Share Posted 05/09/12 11:19 AM Are there any more specialised places in Western sydney that will not rip me off and get the issue resolved that you know of- I am cutting it tight as I only have Thursday and Friday this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Gender: Male Posted 05/09/12 11:19 AM Share Posted 05/09/12 11:19 AM It wont help, steering vibration is a front end issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekatrons Member 60 Member For: 12y 6m 10d Posted 05/09/12 11:30 AM Author Share Posted 05/09/12 11:30 AM The feeling through the wheel is more of a shudder with the steering wheel feeling like it is shuddering up and down- not left to right like a wheel balance problem. I am so over trying to find the fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Donating Members 2,823 Member For: 21y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 05/09/12 11:53 AM Share Posted 05/09/12 11:53 AM Front lower control arm bushes as senna has said mate. My BA has just recently gone through this and it will go from shudder to undriveable... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 2m 12d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 05/09/12 12:05 PM Share Posted 05/09/12 12:05 PM I had bad shudder, the control arm bushes fixed it, also one of the ball joints was f*cked which they replaced and one something in the back also. had my diff bush done at the same time.. Felt like a new car after. My diff bush is now shagged again as I get the thud often, this time im getting super pro bushes.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 21y 7m 2d Gender: Male Posted 05/09/12 03:10 PM Share Posted 05/09/12 03:10 PM Get your front bearing hubs replaced for starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 9m 23d Posted 05/09/12 10:14 PM Share Posted 05/09/12 10:14 PM I got a bad vibration through the wheel when a front shock popped a seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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