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why does my 80 series bounce around when it gets stuck?

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why does my 80 series bounce around when it gets stuck?

Post by 4runner2.8 »

when im going up hills and get suck, it starts to jump and bounce around not just sit there and spin the wheels any idea what causes this?

im thinking suspension?
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Post by RV80 »

Maybe the springs/ shocks are too hard?
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Post by crack »

this happens to me in my leaf sprung hilux never really thought about it tho. interesting
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Post by 4runner2.8 »

my old ifs 4runner didnt do it, so its really noticable in this car. im thinking its the shocks.... its got heavey duty springs in it but its got winch duel batterys draws fridge ect so i think it needs them.
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Post by dow50r »

Its getting traction then loosing it again.....combined with having alot of suspension travel...... grab a front locker for it.
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Post by grub_80 »

Mine did this when I had Rancho shocks, changed to 6" toughdogs now its no problem. I always thought the suspension was to soft and, like Andrew said, long trave. I have a front locker and it still happened.
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Bounceing

Post by Sec_pro _motocrosser »

i think its a combination of shocks and tyres trying to get traction like they grip than let go giveing u a bounce feeling
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Post by JOHNZ »

I have come across this before on a 80 series .
The shocks are too soft & not controlling the bouncing.
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Post by 4runner2.8 »

i was always thinking the shocks were to stiff, because when i put them in i cut one of the retainer wires to see the difference in length between the old and new. And i weigh 80kg and i had to use my full weight to push the shock back down. Is that normal??
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Post by just cruizin' »

Let me guess, it only happens when you're giving it a boot full. YOu'll find the tyres are crawling up what ever you are caught on then dropping back down.

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Post by redzook »

suspension geometry, rubber bushes causing axle rap are the main causes

some tires also tend to hop worse then others
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