wandering tojo
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 21:57
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desert head
i have an hj 60 which is hard to keep on the straight and narrow, i have checked the obvious, tie rods, wheel bearings, pressures etc. i think i am left with steering box wear or steering damper fade ... what do you reckon?
Reply By: James M - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 21:59
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 21:59
have you modified the
suspension, ie raised it.
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Reply By: theshadows - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:15
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:15
the old 60 series was a bit like a semi in the
suspension.
mine only wandered when the bushes where stuffed . I also had to be careful with tyres on my FJ it didnt like some pattens.
shadow
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Reply By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:38
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:38
Probably king pin brgs as they chatter a mark in the cone, after many
miles, so if you havent done them try there, and keep wheel brgs adjusted as they need to be kept firm, also have you got good suspentin bushes in the leaf springs?
cheers
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Follow Up By: desert head - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:50
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:50
forgot to mention
suspension is standard height, have nolathane bushes in all springs, front diff is located correctly, u bolts good, steering box bolts are tight. i think i will look at steering box and damper
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Reply By: Tuff60 - Thursday, Dec 02, 2004 at 01:14
Thursday, Dec 02, 2004 at 01:14
Most the 60's I see are still running their OE steering damper, wander is not so noticeable with a tight steering box but when it loosens up it become a bit scary. 60 has an ajustable steering box, find a mechanic to do it, if you're not confident as too tight will make them bind on or near full lock. worth getting looked at before replacement as reco boxes cost big $$$.
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 06:23
Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 06:23
Mine does the same just adds to the magic of owning a 60.
All the best
Eric
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Reply By: madlee - Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 19:45
Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 19:45
as mentioned by pesty,i would be going for swivil hub bearings(king pin).they wear a notch in the bearing cone and thats where the steering wants to stay.I have had 2 old toyotas which pulled badly,replaced swivel hub kits and both felt like they had power steering.
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