Slow speed judder

[Neil954]

When slowly reversing up a steep tarmac driveway the other day our Bongo juddered quite a bit enough to make me stop and try going a bit quicker but it still juddered, it also did it whilst going forwards up a steepish incline at a campsite too.

Apart from avoiding hills does anyone have any ideas what the problem could be and will it be ok to tow a box trailer.

Regards

[francophile1947]

Have you checked the level and condition of your gearbox fluid? Details in the ATF fact sheet in the member's area.

[Neil954]

Checked it recently and looked ok, at the correct level and redish in colour.

[dandywarhol]

2 or 4 wheel drive Neil? If 4WD it could be the start of driveline problems. also if 4WD, are your tyres all the same depth of tread?

[Neil954]

Its 4WD and the front tyres are a little more worn than the rears but not by much, its only done about 80k warranted km too so sounds like a visit to a garage is in order then.

[Neil954]

I've been up to ADS in Bristol this morning to investigate my juddering and after doing a few checks and carrying out a test drive up some steep hills I have been assured that it is do with how the LSD works and my driving style and possibly the snow tyres that fitted to it , they also checked my brakes and ABS sensors as the light has been flashing and everything ok there too, also to top it all they even gave me a replacement front lower bumper strut as mine has a sheered nut stuck in it, and all this for free.
So I can rest easy now knowing everything appears to be ok.
Really nice chaps who seem to know their Bongos, well recommended.

[missfixit70]

Nice one , now take it easy with your driving style, I suppose the LSD would have an effect, your perception'd be right out of the window , sorry couldn't resist

[Neil954]

I knew someone would make a comment on my use of LSD.
Cheers Kirsty.