I recently boought a 1979 FJ40 and have started to exploer with it and had some questions I was hoping other owners can answer.
I noticed that in first and reverse, I get a quick "bark" when I go to pull away if I am on a hill or somewhere a little extra power is required. It seems the clutch is not slipping and shifts smoothly and feels strong. I also noticed it takes a good press of the pedal to get a shift. Nothing crazy, but a solid press for sure.
On the road it seems to wander, and takes a real effort to keep it in the lane especially if you are going above 35-40. It does have 33's, and has power steering. All the tie rods are new, everything feels tight, also the front knuckles were rebuilt recently. Tires are new and have been balanced (Firestone Destinations). Is this normal? I presume it is not, and am hoping there are some ideas of what I can do to make it better. I was thinking an alignment may help? Any other ideas?
Thank you
I noticed that in first and reverse, I get a quick "bark" when I go to pull away if I am on a hill or somewhere a little extra power is required. It seems the clutch is not slipping and shifts smoothly and feels strong. I also noticed it takes a good press of the pedal to get a shift. Nothing crazy, but a solid press for sure.
On the road it seems to wander, and takes a real effort to keep it in the lane especially if you are going above 35-40. It does have 33's, and has power steering. All the tie rods are new, everything feels tight, also the front knuckles were rebuilt recently. Tires are new and have been balanced (Firestone Destinations). Is this normal? I presume it is not, and am hoping there are some ideas of what I can do to make it better. I was thinking an alignment may help? Any other ideas?
Thank you