Hi all,
I have recently bought an FJ 70 Landcruiser. I have been replacing some aging parts over the last two weeks getting it ready for a roadworthy inspection. I have never driven in a SWB cruiser before and was wondering what their handling is normally like? I understand they won't be in the same class as a LWB but I think mine has some issues! I have ordered new sway bar and spring bushes but have not got them yet. The symptoms are that it swerves from left to right without warning. It is a handful to keep in a straight line. I noticed my lower shock bushes are stuffed in the front, could this be causing it to swerve? Should I replace my ball joints too? Or is this just how the SWB with 50mm suspension lift handle? It has 33 inch MTZ tyres too. I noticed it has an extra leaf in each spring but it also has a v8 conversion so I presume it was added to adjust for the heavier engine? Any advice will be greatly welcome! I'm very new to Toyota's.
Thanks,
Ash.
I have recently bought an FJ 70 Landcruiser. I have been replacing some aging parts over the last two weeks getting it ready for a roadworthy inspection. I have never driven in a SWB cruiser before and was wondering what their handling is normally like? I understand they won't be in the same class as a LWB but I think mine has some issues! I have ordered new sway bar and spring bushes but have not got them yet. The symptoms are that it swerves from left to right without warning. It is a handful to keep in a straight line. I noticed my lower shock bushes are stuffed in the front, could this be causing it to swerve? Should I replace my ball joints too? Or is this just how the SWB with 50mm suspension lift handle? It has 33 inch MTZ tyres too. I noticed it has an extra leaf in each spring but it also has a v8 conversion so I presume it was added to adjust for the heavier engine? Any advice will be greatly welcome! I'm very new to Toyota's.
Thanks,
Ash.