You're not the only one, Tuck. I find I have to retighten mine from time to
time. Also, last time I checked, one of the front shock bolts had backed out
almost 1/2 inch. My policy is to crawl under the car at least twice a year
and check ALL the bolts. You never know what might be working loose. Those
of you who drop your cars off at Jiffy Lube (does anybody?) are missing an
opportunity for an inspection that might prove critical.
on 8/27/01 2:12 PM, Tuck Southworth at tsouthworth70@hotmail.com wrote:
>> This is a common occurrence with less-than-perfect wire wheels.
>>
>> Bill
>
> It may well be a common occurrence with wires but don't let that stop you
> from crawling under your car and giving your front suspension a total
> inspection. Last week I took my 70 B up to Brattleboro VT and experienced
> the exact same problem. Had the wheels balanced but still felt the shudder
> in the steering wheel. I stopped to take another look and found not one but
> two of the bolts holding the right side lower wishbone arm to the spring pan
> had loosen up. Not good. I put in new lock washers and tighten them up.
> Still don't have a clue as to how they could have become so loose. Just
> glad I decided not to wait until I got home to check it out.
> That's my story.
> Tuck Southworth
> 70 B
> 55 TF
>
>
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