Intrepid Fox

Yeah Tauranga is a bit of a hike from Taupo, but I appreciate the offer all the same. I got under it today and did as suggested above, I was by myself so it was a bit hard to move the wheel and try and see what was moving around at the same time, but what I could see when I turned the wheel, simulating turning a corner, was that the end of the connecting rod where the tie rod and the idler arm connect, would move up and down vertically instead of what I'd imagine should be on a horizontal plane. When I followed it back to the steering arm it looked as if the connecting rod moved up vertical enough it would drag the bottom of the steering knuckle over on full lock which would cause the disc to hit the control arm. From what I could see it's the bottom ball joint that would be causing all of this to happen (just as everyone has suggested) as it's allowing the bottom of the steering knuckle to move over too much. The steering lock tabs are still there so it's not them. I hope my explanation makes sense, it was a bit hard to try and get it all down in to words. Anyway, I might have it all wrong, but I'm going to replace the bottom ball joints and see what happens from there. I'll keep everybody posted.

It's non power steering. Based in Tauranga

Yeah I'm thinking it was just a visual inspection they did, I will have a good look at the ball joints this weekend.

I had it in for a WOF a few weeks ago and mentioned it to the mechanic, he said hubs were a bit loose and they nipped them up, and the ball joints looked alright, but other than that he said they didn't really see anything and to bring it back if it keeps playing up. I had it out on the weekend and it's getting worse, so I'm definitely not driving it any more until its sorted. It does it both sides so I would of thought that both ball joints going at the same time wouldn't really happen, but I suppose it's still possible. Do you think it could possibly be something with the steering box? I will also go and do what you guys have suggested with jacking the car up this weekend.

The ball joints seem to be alright, the hubs needed nipping up a little but haven't checked the wheel bearings yet, will check those out and see how they are.

Hi Guys I've got a 72 HQ Kingswood, lately the lower control arms have started hitting the brake discs on full lock. The discs are aftermarket ones but are the same size as the originals and have been on the car for 25 years. The rims are 18" and have been on the car for the last couple of years. Its only just started happening and I'm at a loss at what might be causing it? Anyone had this issue before or might know what's causing it? cheers