Landcruiser 76 series gxl suspension issues
Submitted: Monday, Oct 15, 2012 at 20:49
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Nicktrace
Hi all
I am new to the
forum and in need of some help if possible please.
I have just purchased a 2008 gxl landcruiser 76 series wagon.The
suspension that was on it was shot, so have just had a tough dog 2 inch lift put in with a mid level set of leafs in the rear, there is a bull bar with a winch to be fitted and the rear has black widow draws and a 170 litre after market fuel tank.
A set of cooper st goes on later this week 285x75x16.
just went on a short week end away and the car pulled the 2tonne van terribly! speed wobbles and could not get over 80klms. Took it to work today with out the van and still drove poorly. it sways a lot and drifts.
Is there anyone that has one f these cars out there with the same issues and has had the problem rectified?
the previous tow car was a patrol and it pulled the van with nil tow issues or wobbles and cold sit on 100klms no issues at all.
cheers
Nick
Reply By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 at 16:07
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 at 16:07
Hi Nick,
Reading your email I find it a bit concerning that you have had new
suspension installed but not an alignment.
Every time that I have had new
suspension installed an alignment has always been part of the process.
I have driven a lot of 76 series hire cars (
Mine sites) and have driven them from site to site sometimes up-to 5ookm apart including towing a fuel trailer (2.5t) on gravel and have not had any issues.
I would suggest that if not already that you take the car to a
suspension expert and have it inspected. Do remember that MOST 4WD shops are installers only. They are not qualified to asses and rectify
suspension and steering issues.
Craig
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