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I've had better days...
The photos tell you more than I can:
This was earlier, a nice day - looking good.
Then later:
Nice gentle left hander slightly downhill with a nice right bend - BANG! CRUNCH! Steering and brakes next to not there! May I say, I was scared! Sh1tle55! Managed with more luck than judgement to halt on my side of the road without flying into the adjacent field upside down which was my first fear. I was still shaking when Craig and Matt came back to find me - me still thinking I'd just had a flat. It was soon apparent that the wheel was shot too. Craig was straight out with the jack, getting his spacesaver out and organising Matt to get some air into it. He then realised it was a little more serious in that the ball joint had sheared. Arse!
The low loader appeared 2.1/2 hours later and an hour after that she's looking rather sorry for herself on my drive.
So much for Chatsworth tomorrow. I hope you have a better day than me today!
The photos tell you more than I can:
This was earlier, a nice day - looking good.
Then later:
Nice gentle left hander slightly downhill with a nice right bend - BANG! CRUNCH! Steering and brakes next to not there! May I say, I was scared! Sh1tle55! Managed with more luck than judgement to halt on my side of the road without flying into the adjacent field upside down which was my first fear. I was still shaking when Craig and Matt came back to find me - me still thinking I'd just had a flat. It was soon apparent that the wheel was shot too. Craig was straight out with the jack, getting his spacesaver out and organising Matt to get some air into it. He then realised it was a little more serious in that the ball joint had sheared. Arse!
The low loader appeared 2.1/2 hours later and an hour after that she's looking rather sorry for herself on my drive.
So much for Chatsworth tomorrow. I hope you have a better day than me today!
Only to happy to be of help Ian, and so glad you kept it shiney side up.
From what I saw at the scene, it looked like the lower ball joint let go causing the wheel to grind itself on the wishbone, inturn splitting the wheel in two.
Just so lucky it didn't happen on some of the higher speed bends we'd driven.
Have a couple......in fact have alot of drinks tonight. Your a lucky, lucky man.
All the best, catch up soon.
Craig.
From what I saw at the scene, it looked like the lower ball joint let go causing the wheel to grind itself on the wishbone, inturn splitting the wheel in two.
Just so lucky it didn't happen on some of the higher speed bends we'd driven.
Have a couple......in fact have alot of drinks tonight. Your a lucky, lucky man.
All the best, catch up soon.
Craig.
touching cloth said:
Feeling your pain, this was yesterday
Luckily this was at 3mph on my road, 6 days earlier and it might have been at 155ish on the autobahn or worse still whilst on the Ring
Luckily this was at 3mph on my road, 6 days earlier and it might have been at 155ish on the autobahn or worse still whilst on the Ring
That's two of us... let's hope they don't come in threes!
Glad yours was less 'exciting', good luck with the repairs and hope you're back on the road soon.
Sorry guys I really feel for you, but 2 in 1 day??
I am paranoid allready every time I drive the TIV.
I hear noises that are not there (or are they?) and now I have to worry the wheels are dropping off as well.
Will lay awake all night worrying as I am taking Mrs Gloggy for a spin and lunch tomorrow.
I am paranoid allready every time I drive the TIV.
I hear noises that are not there (or are they?) and now I have to worry the wheels are dropping off as well.
Will lay awake all night worrying as I am taking Mrs Gloggy for a spin and lunch tomorrow.
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