Wiggle on the back end!

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pertwoodpie
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Wiggle on the back end!

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My 1968 traveller Dorris has a strange wiggle on the back end you feel it when you pull away or slow down, the back end of the car goes side to side!

Any ideas ?
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Thanks
Marcus
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panky
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Re: Wiggle on the back end!

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Hopefully it's just the shackle bushed on the springs, I'd get it checked as soon as possible in case it's something more serious.
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Re: Wiggle on the back end!

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Possibly a problem with one of the tyres.
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Re: Wiggle on the back end!

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thanks think the tyres are all good and have fitted poly bushes all around and noticed nothing strange when taking all apart.
the problem was happening pre Poly bushes too! :cry:
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Re: Wiggle on the back end!

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Maybe you should check the rear axle is secure.

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Re: Wiggle on the back end!

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Rotten perches on the axle...allowing it to shift on the springs? Take the spring U bolts off to check.... Or - maybe just a broken main leaf in a spring ??
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Re: Wiggle on the back end!

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check for a buckled wheel i had the same on my car
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