So i recently had my suspension re did, All completely oem parts because i’m not putting aftermarket on it. Whenever i go to break it wants to jump really bad so i have to grip it tighter. I’m also realizing that she floats really hard turning right but turns with ease when turning left. Anybody have this happen to them?
Bruiser wants to jump when braking hard. (1 Viewer)
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Start checking for something that's loose. Wheel bearings, knuckles, suspension arms, shocks, steering connections, etc.
SmokingRocks
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need more info.
What do you mean by jumps
What do you mean floats going right but turns easy going left. Be as descriptive as possible to help us help you.
What do you mean by jumps
What do you mean floats going right but turns easy going left. Be as descriptive as possible to help us help you.
STOP Driving it until you get this checked!
This describes sheared knuckle studs on the bottom of the right front knuckle.
This is a potentially catastrophic failure!
Knuckle Arm Studs
Well, looks like I joined the broken/missing knuckle arm stud club. Hopped in the LC after work to take the wife to the doctor and immediately noticed a lack of steering. Went about three blocks to a parking lot and had a look. One stud missing, one stud broken and two hanging by less than a...
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Proportioning valve? Does it feel like your butt is trying to come hopping up?
Check for missing or loose caliper bolt.
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Well, I’ll be more precise. My bad. So It’s rock solid. Nothing leaking out nothing loose. Did find dripping of some sort.
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Also if anyone’s near LA I’d appreciate the ride out to help me. Really new to these amazing trucks and i don’t want to damage a Gem. Will have really great bbq and whiskey if you stop by.
SmokingRocks
hopelessly addicted to Cruisers
You need to check the torque on those nuts covered in grease & muck. That said given that they are still coved in muck I don't think they were touched during your recent work and likely are still tight.
What about the ones on the OTHER side of the truck. Those are on the left (Driver's side....assuming you have a LHD unit)
It's the ones on the PASSENGER side that are the problem.
SmokingRocks
hopelessly addicted to Cruisers
Upon further review, it appears you have taken pics of BOTH side of the axle.
There is something very different about this axle.
What year and series is this truck?
Please provide pics of the overall truck as well as the entire front axle.
You are in the 80 series section (not 1980's) but the trucks 1991 through 1997 USA spec.
Please advise what you have, as you just joined today.
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1990 fj80
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Here’s some pictures hope this helps.
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here’s some basic photos
Why am I seeing what appears to be a swaybar under the front axle????
EDIT: Nevermind
EDIT: Nevermind
OK, that's an FJ62, not an FJ80.
You will get better information in the 60 Series forum. We don't have leaf springs here.
You will get better information in the 60 Series forum. We don't have leaf springs here.
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ok thanks sorry for the confusion
