Suzuki Jimny 1998-2018 Kingpin Rebuild Refurbishment Repair Kit X8R Death Wobble Vibrating MOT Fail

Link to purchase item: https://x8r.co.uk/suzuki/kingpin-repa... The problem: The first generation Suzuki Jimny have a 4 wheel drive suspension set-up using kingpins and a swivel joint system, although a fairly good set-up they are prone to oil leaks and the kingpins and bearings fail when excessively used off-road. Not only are these faults MOT failures, they are also dangerous if driven when the faults become excessive- known as the “death wobble”. Symptoms of the fault: Steering “shimmy” AKA “death wobble” the steering wheel shaking usually around 35-45mph (60-80mk/h), can be anything from a slight shake to a violent steering wheel shake. Oil/grease leaking from the swivel joints. Vertical play in front wheels when hovering above ground. Vehicles affected: Suzuki Jimny 1998-2018 (JB23/JB33/JB43/JB53) Associated part numbers Kingpins – 45610-63002 Bearings – 09265-15006 Swivel seal – 45120-81A04 Oil seal – 09283-26016 Our solution: We have made a kit that comprises of all the components you need to refurbish one side of your front axel (for both sides, purchase two kits). These kits are few & far between, with some kits comprising of unnecessary parts. The X8R kit contains unique items such as the bungs to pop over the vacuum lines to prevent any dust or corrosion from entering the system, in addition to the most highly recommended high-temperature and highly resistant CV grease from Maxima Racing Oils. This grease combined with the brand new seals limits the possibility of water ingress into the bearings and swivel hub. You will receive: 1 x Swivel Seal 2 x Kingpin Bearings 2 x Kingpins 1 x Driveshaft oil seal 1 x 454g Maxima Waterproof Grease 1 x circlip for the driveshaft 2 x M8 disc locating bolts 8 x bolts for the kingpins 8 x swivel seal bolts