Juddering

stpn666 · Post by **stpn666** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:08 pm

I hope that someone can help me with some suggestions or advice when I am driving my bongo at between 55mph and 60mph I get a juddering which seems to be coming from the front of the vehicle the steering wheel also vibrates then when I reduce speed it disappears but comes back at 40mph can anyone suggest what it could be please.

Kind regards
Steve Powys

rockerbox · Post by **rockerbox** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:18 pm

Could be that your wheels are out of balance.
Might be worth having them done at your local tyre depot as it doesn't cost a lot to have done

Post by **Bob** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:23 pm

That's where I would start.

stpn666 · Post by **stpn666** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:48 pm

Thanks to you both I will try that first

cheers
Steve

Powys

Post by **Simon Jones** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:52 pm

Have you got genuine Mazda alloys or aftermarket ones? I've had both and even the proper fitting Mazda wheels when correctly balanced can give a bit of a wobble over 60 mph. Aftermarket wheels tend to be universal fit and will require spigot rings if the bore diameter is greater than the spigot on the hub.

teenmal · Post by **teenmal** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 7:03 pm

The first thing, make sure that the wheel nuts are tight then get the vehicle to a garage. Don't take risks with this type of fault..

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:01 pm

Also make sure you have the right wheel nuts as well, normal bongo wheel nuts are not suitable for alloy wheels.

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:46 pm

Is it a f/w/drive?if balance and wheels are ok it may be a drive shaft fault or prop shaft fault
Also check there are no brakes staying on?

stpn666 · Post by **stpn666** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 5:34 am

Hi all

Thanks for the replies if it is drive shaft or prop shaft is that expensive

Cheers

steve

Ahead · Post by **Ahead** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:59 pm

I had same problem, spigot rings solved it for me. Steering wheel shaking was bad around 65mph.

I ordered a set from eBay, took a bit of a chance on the size - they were described as for a Bongo and I know the inside was the required diameter - I just didn't know the exact inside dia of the alloy wheel. Anyway, I think they were £5 delivered and fitted perfectly.

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:16 pm

It depends if it's a full drive shaft you fit or a joint.you can replace joints on prop shafts but there are suppliers who will replace or refurb your prop ,places vary in price got to shop about

ramrider · Post by **ramrider** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:01 pm

after checking the tyers mine ended up being the u joint

stpn666 · Post by **stpn666** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:01 pm

Hi
Thanks for the reply I have now sorted it out it was the tyres needed balancing thanks again for the reply.
Cheers
Steve Wales

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