1992 Prado 2.4LT Suspension Issue

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ajay0608

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Hi all,
I am new to the forum, I have been looking and trying to figure out what the real problem was with my suspension is. When I go over a bump or a pothole the Jeep feels like it is going to fall apart. Like the suspension is not there at all. I have replaced the shocks with new ones from Toyota its self. The jeep came with adjustable ones but I have replaced them with none adjustable Toyota ones thinking it would solve the problem.The jeep feels terrible going over any sort of bump, even the steering shakes coming into a pothole. The springs seems to be in decent shape and the back of the jeep shows no sag. I have read that this might be a steering damper problem. The jeep was imported from Japan to Canada hence the RHD, It has 144 000 km's on it and the engine and transmission runs like a charm. The jeep is a LJ78 model. Anyone that can chime in please help!!

cheers,


Ajay
 
First things first,it is not a "jeep" its a landcruiser.The 2 shall never be confused. ;)

Im not a big fan of Toyota shocks,the mining companies here have them removed from new vehicles and throw them in the scrap bin before they take delivery.
They just dont have good damping qualities.

Its quite likely your suspension has reached the end of its life.Its been holding the vehicle up for 20 years.
It may sit level,but that is because all 4 springs have sagged.

As to the steering you may very well have a damper issue and need caster correction as well.

If you add your location and introduce yourself in the new member thread,other members maybe able to point you in the direction of someone who can have a look
 
Mine rode pretty rough with the original worn out suspension parts when I bought it. I installed OME shocks, springs and steering damper, and it rides like a dream now. There is a thread with info on part numbers etc. if you want to go this route. I got them from RADD cruisers in BC Canada. Around $1000 if I remember correctly.
 
Replace the springs and all the bushings, especially in the suspension arms.
 
Please, as has been pointed out earlier, a Jeep is an inferior American-made product .

I would be looking at other issues with the suspension such as worn out steering components, worn out knuckle (trunion) bearings, loose wheel bearings, worn out steering stabilizer etc.

If you're suffering from bottoming out your suspension, then you can replace the springs and shocks with the (ARB) Old Man Emu items. We keep the shocks in stock, and can order in the springs as needed. The OME parts do give some lift - typically about 2" or so over factory original height.

If you want some help, call the "parts" line listed on our website and ask for me.


~John
 
Radd Cruisers said:
Please, as has been pointed out earlier, a Jeep is an inferior American-made product .

I would be looking at other issues with the suspension such as worn out steering components, worn out knuckle (trunion) bearings, loose wheel bearings, worn out steering stabilizer etc.

If you're suffering from bottoming out your suspension, then you can replace the springs and shocks with the (ARB) Old Man Emu items. We keep the shocks in stock, and can order in the springs as needed. The OME parts do give some lift - typically about 2" or so over factory original height.

If you want some help, call the "parts" line listed on our website and ask for me.


~John
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Please don't blame the Americans ...... The Jeep is even inferior by our standards.:D
 
Check your tires as well. Have they been balanced recently? If you are not sure how long the vehicle sat prior to your purchase, you may want to consider new tires. If it sat for a period of time (say a few months without moving) flat spots will develop in the tires that are not perceptible to the eye. It will feel like the “Jeep” or the Cruiser, or any vehicle for that matter is coming apart in a dynamically instable moment if it has developed flat spots on the tires. No amount of wheel balancing will correct this problem, just a check $600 or more dollars.
 
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