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why does my 80 series bounce around when it gets stuck?
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:58 pm
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?
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:28 pm
by RV80
Maybe the springs/ shocks are too hard?
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:18 pm
by crack
this happens to me in my leaf sprung hilux never really thought about it tho. interesting
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:33 pm
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:13 am
by dow50r
Its getting traction then loosing it again.....combined with having alot of suspension travel...... grab a front locker for it.
Andrew
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:36 am
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.
Dave
Bounceing
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:33 pm
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
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:42 pm
by JOHNZ
I have come across this before on a 80 series .
The shocks are too soft & not controlling the bouncing.
Cheers mate
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:53 pm
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??
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:15 pm
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.
Watch a rock crawler.
Doesn't matter what you drive, just how you drive.
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:21 pm
by redzook
suspension geometry, rubber bushes causing axle rap are the main causes
some tires also tend to hop worse then others