The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road.

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Yes it's annoying me to lol. I could just take the wheel off and align it but it wouldn't solve the problem causing it.


I've just been under for a look and there really isn't anything obvious. I may need to see if I can find somewhere to check the tracking. But I'd have thought it would show up on a tyre

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You probably haven't done enough miles for it to show on the tyres yet. I'd get the tracking checked. I know it costs, but at least it eliminates one more thing.
 
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What is that black mark on the steering bar?
If you can find somewhere that can do it I would get all the ball joints changed as they all look their age! They are normally not very expensive but I appreciate yours is a lorry so everything is bigger and more expensive.
 
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What is that black mark on the steering bar?
If you can find somewhere that can do it I would get all the ball joints changed as they all look their age! They are normally not very expensive but I appreciate yours is a lorry so everything is bigger and more expensive.
It's a drip from stonechip spray.

Ball joints are all fine it's just surface rust on everything which is normal
 
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Ye,it needs looking into I think,
Just like Tam Northernraider a few wee things creeping in on this van that needs sorted,its not done much milage ( about a 1k or so)in the last four years.im out trying to use it as much as possible to get it all sorted for Spain in December
Once I get all things fettled it will be great van I think 😁

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Reasonably local , & tools if you need to check anything

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Thats the problem Tam, I dont think many even normal sized MHs have their tracking checked until there is an obvious problem, because most places say they "don't have ramps big enough". I remember getting my tracking checked years ago, front only, at tyre places with cracked up concrete driveways, and never needing a ramp, and it was near enough in those days. Kwick Fit now want over £100 to check all 4 wheel alignments on a ramp, using fancy laser machinery, and recommend its checked every 6 months due to our road conditions! Yea Right, form a queue for that one.:rolleyes:
How much were the Monroe Shocks Tam?
If it were me, I would change both front shocks myself as they are the old originals, then having found a tracking place change both track rod ends, get the steering wheel centred up, and have peace of mind that its all done as new.
Thus making the tyres last longer, and hopefully stop the pulling to one side. I guess its a trial and error job, starting with the obvious 1st.
Good luck in finding a suitable tracking place, Adams Morley will no doubt do it, but at what cost, I have no idea. They do offer Funster discount though, so worth a mention.(y);)
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Yes it's annoying me to lol. I could just take the wheel off and align it but it wouldn't solve the problem causing it.


I've just been under for a look and there really isn't anything obvious. I may need to see if I can find somewhere to check the tracking. But I'd have thought it would show up on a tyre

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Blimey that all looks rather grim. Are you having it all shot blasted prior to painting
 

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You are welcome to come & stay at farm or in town , if you want somewhere to go
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Thanks Kenny that's very kind 👍.
I give you a call tomorrow.
Cheers Cris 🍻

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Having just spoken to them on the phone, I'm going for one of these, coming in from Italy.


The underside collar on ours is split, and that's why sticking it back on 3 x times hasn't lasted long. :(

Cheers,

Jock. :)


Older men with knob problems. Whatever next..,..😳
 

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