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Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 20:57

desert head

i have an hj 60 which is hard to keep on the straight and narrow, i have checked the obvious, tie rods, wheel bearings, pressures etc. i think i am left with steering box wear or steering damper fade ... what do you reckon?
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AnswerID: 86880   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 20:59

James M replied:

have you modified the suspension, ie raised it.
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AnswerID: 86882   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 21:15

theshadows replied:

the old 60 series was a bit like a semi in the suspension. mine only wandered when the bushes where stuffed . I also had to be careful with tyres on my FJ it didnt like some pattens.

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AnswerID: 86886   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 21:38

Member - Pesty (SA) replied:

Probably king pin brgs as they chatter a mark in the cone, after many miles, so if you havent done them try there, and keep wheel brgs adjusted as they need to be kept firm, also have you got good suspentin bushes in the leaf springs?

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FollowupID: 345494   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 21:50

desert head posted:

forgot to mention suspension is standard height, have nolathane bushes in all springs, front diff is located correctly, u bolts good, steering box bolts are tight. i think i will look at steering box and damper
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AnswerID: 86896   Submitted: Thursday, Dec 02, 2004 at 00:14

Tuff60 replied:

Most the 60's I see are still running their OE steering damper, wander is not so noticeable with a tight steering box but when it loosens up it become a bit scary. 60 has an ajustable steering box, find a mechanic to do it, if you're not confident as too tight will make them bind on or near full lock. worth getting looked at before replacement as reco boxes cost big $$$.
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AnswerID: 87086   Submitted: Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 05:23

Eric from Cape York Connections replied:

Mine does the same just adds to the magic of owning a 60.

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AnswerID: 87206   Submitted: Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 18:45

madlee replied:

as mentioned by pesty,i would be going for swivil hub bearings(king pin).they wear a notch in the bearing cone and thats where the steering wants to stay.I have had 2 old toyotas which pulled badly,replaced swivel hub kits and both felt like they had power steering.
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