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fork brace

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Smiley, Dec 22, 2012.

  1. Smiley

    Smiley Member

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    Has anyone done this? I have not looked at previous entries yet but it has been on my mind. Also if I take my hands off the steering my front wheel shimmies around crazily. Is that a sign of needing my tires, forks, or installing a fork brace? Not sure. Other than that seems to be running excellent with those new coils.
     
    Smiley, Dec 22, 2012
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    The stock front fender on most XJs had a quite stiff (stamped) fork brace built into the front fender. You can't see it. If you remove the front fender, I would highly recommend one.

    It could be tires, forks, steering head bearings or even worn out rear shocks or bad swingarm bearings.

    Start by checking the air pressure in your tires.
     
    bigfitz52, Dec 22, 2012
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    Is that a sign of needing my tires, forks, or installing a fork brace? Not sure
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    i think you may be refering to a "steering damper" no ?

    which is an entirely different thing.
    stu
     
    bensalf, Dec 22, 2012
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    Thanks guys!!
     
    Smiley, Dec 27, 2012
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