Question about 2002 jimny

[Scottantony]

When driving the jimny as soon as I get to 40mph the steering shakes like crazy just wondering if anyone has had the same.problem or any idea what it could be. I got the wheel alignment done but didn't change anything

[bearman68]

Sounds like wheel balance.

But could be lower arm.
Ball joints.
Track rod ends.
Shock absorber.
Buckled wheel.
Wheel bearing.


Maybe other things I can't think of.

[Scottantony]

Thanks for your reply it was fine when I bought it drove it 50miles home.
Went off roading drove home fine then the next day the shaking started happening

[Turn7]

Sure there isnt a big clump of mud stuck inside a wheel rim or similar ?

[Scottantony]

I've had all the wheels off even got the jet was underneath couldn't see anything obvious but will double check tomorrow

[Turn7]

Must have damaged something offroad is my guess. Bent steering arm ?

[C350Akra]

Could also be loose wheel nuts? 40mph is a bit low for balance unless it is a big lump of mud or similar or perhaps loss of all the wheel weights from one wheel?

[JoshB68]

Kingpin bearings? Google Suzuki jimny death wobble or jimny kingpin bearings, common issue with them.