Just bought HJ60 factory turbo.... Any tips?
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 18, 2004 at 23:51
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Hi everyone, I have lots of questions... Just today I picked up my new beast, an 86 model HJ60 with 12H-T engine, and five speed... It has done 350k, the tyres are crappy Federal H/T which will be gone this time next week upgrading to a better A/T tyre in either 32 or 33 inch... And am still deciding who to give my money to re the saggy
suspension... Any advice on tyres that anyone has used to good effect on same type of wagon and
suspension shops in
Sydney will be greatly appreciated... But to my main points.... At around 100kmh it has this kind of vibration that comes and goes in a pattern type. I will be driving at 100kmh and a vibration seems to come (not seemingly from front tyres, feels more like just behind the front wheels... gearbox?...:(...) and stays for about 3 seconds and then goes away for about 5 seconds and it just repeats all the while I am at that speed and disappears at about 80-90... Any ideas??
Also can anyone recommend to me a Toyota turbo diesel guru in
Sydney? I have heard that the guys in Berrima are very good but I would like someone closer to
home for tuning and the more involved maintainance that the car may need. I live near the airport. Can anyone from experience tell me the best type of engine oil to use?
Any advice on any of the above topics or anything else regarding my type of vehicle will be warmly welcomed... Many thanks
Reply By: ross - Friday, Mar 19, 2004 at 01:37
Friday, Mar 19, 2004 at 01:37
Congrats on your landcruiser. I got Dobinsons springs from TJM(
perth)for $660 on my 73 series and Im very happy with the 2in lift and ride comfort.
The 33in will rub without new springs.
The vibration could be a uni joint,there should be no stiffness or movement when manipulated by hand.
Give the splines/unijoints a grease up if they are dry.
Also jack the front up an look for movement in the wheel bearings.
If your swivel joints are a mess they will need new seals and a bearing repack.
Cheap,but an all-dayer if you do it yourself.
A workshop manual for $30-$40 will pay for itself in no time
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Friday, Mar 19, 2004 at 07:46
Friday, Mar 19, 2004 at 07:46
Robb,
Berrima is a long way from
Sydney when you have to take the Cruiser back have warranty work done, and you will have to go back.
West End Diesel have all the latest gear for setting up diesels. They are at Wetherill Park,
Check out the 4WD mags for phone and address.
As far as
suspension goes I tend to go to TJM but ARB are just as good. Fixing up the
suspension could fix some of your other problems.
Oil is another story, the big name oil companys all say there oil is the best,my advice, find one that is easy to find anywhere in Australia and stay with it.
Good luck setting up the vehicle and rememberthat when buying anything for the vehicle the cost will be in lots of $500
Wayne
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