Front leaf springs
Submitted: Friday, Feb 24, 2006 at 23:01
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Member - Stephen M (NSW)
Hi all this is going to be hard to explain but here goes, I have an 89 hilux d/c diesel leaf spring front end and have just had new springs, pins,etc fitted last week.On the front passenger side where the spring loops up around pin
the loop is not centered and is against the right hand side of the bracket (towards centre of vehicle) which is welded to the vehicle's chassis the drivers side is ok sitting in the centre, this was also the case with
the springs that came out of it same thing. Vehicle has never been in an accident but concerns me that it will rub against each other, the old spring had about a 2 ml gap so wasnt as concerned. Took it back to where they were fitted and was told that it wont hert it and that not all hiluxs will sit centre but every one I have looked at in the last week have been sitting central.Not sure what else to look for any advice/direction would be appreciated. Regards SteveM
Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 09:30
Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 09:30
From your description it sounds as if the rear mount has been welded on out of line with the front mount and diff mount.
If this is the case, 2 fixes immediately come to mind.
(a) Just ignore it
(b) Have the rear mount removed, repositioned in the correct location and then re welded.
Other than that I have no idea without actually seeing it. Can you take a digital
pic and post it on the thread.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen M (NSW) - Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 10:30
Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 10:30
Hi there Lucy, Have sent you 4 pics through email, not sure how to post pics on here I will ask the question one day so some one can explain in simple terms, not real great with doing stuff like that on computers, just the basic knowledge, looking up this great site usual internet and email. Regards Steve M
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Reply By: Member - Collyn R (WA) - Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 13:08
Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 13:08
Stephen
From your reply a thought has occurred that if the wheel alignment has not been redone, one could be confusing cause and effect.
If the alignment is sufficiently out it is JUST possible that remanent torque within the front tyres (having rolled on a hard surface) might be enough to push the spring eye across slightly.
I'm frankly only guessing - but before going too far, lift both front wheels clear of the ground and see if this centres the spring (you may need to give it a nudge to overcome friction). It is does the problem is simply wheel alignment.
If it doesn't make any difference at least it removes a possible cause.
Collyn
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Reply By: zigglemeister - Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 16:19
Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 16:19
Hi Stephen,
I've had a similar issue with one of the rear leaf springs on my 4Runner for some time now. I can't see a reason for it either - one side just seems a bit out of alignment, and it ends up chewing out the bush on one side of the spring hanger prematurely. Don't know what advice to give you - but my experience with it has been that it hasn't caused me any problems other than chewing out the bushes, so I've just been living with it. It sees very severe service where I live (no tar roads here!).
Hope that helps a little,
Tim.
Tim Zylstra
Tanna Island, Vanuatu
Very battered 4Runner 2.8l diesel (Vanuatu)
GU 4500 ST Patrol (Waiting for me when I get back to Oz)
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen M (NSW) - Sunday, Feb 26, 2006 at 10:50
Sunday, Feb 26, 2006 at 10:50
Thanks for that Tim, I can see why you are waiting to come
home. I would be to if I was driving around in 4 runner while you got a nice 4.5 patrol waiting for you at
home.Are you there on holidays or are you over there for work? Where abouts in
Sydney do you live.I'm in the Penrith area
Sydney. Regards Steve M
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