17-05-2022, 05:28 PM
(17-05-2022, 12:38 PM)Mike Costigan Wrote: This can be basically caused by anything in the steering/suspension with even very slight wear. Many years ago I experienced something similar, and it turned out to be one of the springs in the drag link which had broken allowing excessive movement in one of the steering ball-joints.
Yes, this type of "Shimmy" is usually due to the drag link joints. I also experienced it with my RK saloon, when the steering arm was loose in the stub axle - same area.
Apparently, it's quite funny to witness as a spectator, the wheels put on a good display!