I drove my stock '96 LC down from Oregon last week and somewhere north of the Grapevine it seemed to have blown a shock (front driver's side). While it was still drivable if you hit a bump too hard it would toss the truck off balance and you would get an enormous amount of body articulation (death roll).
When I got to town, I had the suspension inspected and it was cleared with no issue, though the shock did seem to be blown. Four new shocks and $500 later I still have the lateral instability meaning that if a bump or a hard right turn causes the truck to roll to the left it begins bouncing.
I am looking for anyone who may have had this problem before, any ideas on what it could be as well as a Land Cruiser mechanic in San Diego that I can trust. I have had some bad experiences recently and thought I would reach out on the Forum and see if anyone had any independent referrals they can make.
Thank you.
Offroad Johnny
When I got to town, I had the suspension inspected and it was cleared with no issue, though the shock did seem to be blown. Four new shocks and $500 later I still have the lateral instability meaning that if a bump or a hard right turn causes the truck to roll to the left it begins bouncing.
I am looking for anyone who may have had this problem before, any ideas on what it could be as well as a Land Cruiser mechanic in San Diego that I can trust. I have had some bad experiences recently and thought I would reach out on the Forum and see if anyone had any independent referrals they can make.
Thank you.
Offroad Johnny
