Re: Front end wobble after hitting a bump
Divergent front-end shimmy is a well known symptom which is not easy to explain.
The first thing I will say about it is that whenever I had to diagnose this condition, I would FIRST make sure that the front axle always had sufficient weight loading on it such that it would result in producing a high level of caster authority. If your vehicle has too short of a wheelbase, coupled with a long rear overhang, it's very possible that under certain road and speed combinations you might experience divergent front-end shimmy.
The first thing I will say about it is that whenever I had to diagnose this condition, I would FIRST make sure that the front axle always had sufficient weight loading on it such that it would result in producing a high level of caster authority. If your vehicle has too short of a wheelbase, coupled with a long rear overhang, it's very possible that under certain road and speed combinations you might experience divergent front-end shimmy.
