Mushy ride - Change Springs?

[Navcruiser]

Hey guys, I drive a 1985 HJ-60. It has a quite "mushy ride" (ie...when I go over a bump in the road theres a little bouncing up and down for a couple of seconds. Do I need to redo the springs or does it sound like I just need shocks? Navcruiser

 

[RockDoc]

Definitely shocks, maybe springs. How does it sit, level? Any indication of broken leaves in the spring packs?

 

[Tvaldriz]

It sounds like shocks to me. Push down on the front corner of the truck and let go quickly. If it bounces up and rebounds a bit, it is likely just the shocks.


Tom

 

[Navcruiser]

It sits as level as can be and has nothing broken underneath. If shocks as you suggest, what type can you recommend? Navcruiser

 

[RockDoc]

I went with the OME nitrochargers that were part of the package with my new springs, but I THINK I have heard that shocks are a reasonable price through Toyota dealers (anyone with better knowledge?) You could check with CruiserDan.

 

[Navcruiser]

who is Cruiser Dan?

 

[RockDoc]

He is the parts guy at American Toyota (?) somewhere in New Mexico (?). Gives a good discount to mudders, and generally knows MUCH more about cruisers than other toyota parts guys.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/199366-where-buy-toyota-parts.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/**-ih8mud-com-vendor-marketplace-**/168639-its-lake-powell-time-again.html (random thread he started)

Call him or PM him...

 

[Tofudebeest]

"Mushy ride"? Have you checked your pants? Sorry. I couldn't resist...

 

[Navcruiser]

Yeh, I already changed my britches after an accident. That didn't seem to help so I guess I'm stuck in the muddle with you! Har har

 

[Rig of Mortis]

Bouncing up and down - springs are doing their job, shocks will dampen that, not an uncommon problem with the age of your truck, quick bolt on fix, you'll be happy with the results of some new shocks.

 

[justin85-60]

I like KYB, used them on all of my cars. Not sure about them if you need to plus size though. And if you blow one out, THEY HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY!!! I have never needed to do this for an issue, just when they have gotten old and need replacement. Imagine the last set you will ever have to buy for your cruiser.
Rancho has a lifetime warranty too, but I am not a huge fan of these.