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What Suspension could I fit to a 3rd Gen Toyota Surf ?

Does the Surf have a problem with the rear end ? I think I nearly lost it going round a corner tonight.

Thanks Andy (Mud Dog) and Mars you are Right ! It's is about Time I started using the Surf and enjoying it. I've used it to go to work for the last two weeks and I am warming to it. But It is no where near as comfortable as my Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. You feel every bump in the road, the cab roll ...

Strangely I tried it today and after a few minutes it came on. Maybe it needs a minute or so ? So I can only use it off road or in Snow.

The 4WD drive button on a small gear stick next to my Auto Gearbox Lever fails to illuminate a light on the dash when I engage it, but this use to work, Typical.
Why would this fail ? I'm tired of chucking money at this car. please help.

I've checked the drivers side kick panel fuses and I couldn't see any that were blown. I've also checked the Main Fuse box in the Engine Bay. All Good. Yes there is a 4WD drive button on a small gear stick next to my Auto Gearbox Lever. It normally illuminates a light on the dash when I engage it, b...

However, thinking back… The Front End Still Feels Loose over rough ground,
The steering Column could still be part of the problem, in that a loose slip joint along in the steering column, (which is designed to collapse during a front end collision), develops a small amount of play over time.

Nearly two months later... My 4x4 garage has sorted the Surf ! They replaced a number of parts, Front & Rear Anti Roll Bushes, Steering Rack Bushes, New Rear Wheel bearings, 2 x New Wish Bones, Camber bolts. Having to CUT OFF the Wish Bones and Camber Bolts and replace with NEW allowed them to h...

Oh dear, more problems... I had the Toyota Hilux Surf on a Hunter Alignment machine today (Saturday) at 8:30am and the Front Camber, Caster, and Toe are all out on the Front Wheels. Unfortunately I couldn't get it resolved due to the Caster / Camber Adjusters are Seized. I drove back disappointed. G...

Hello Mud Dog !

Regards to the Dampers, Can you point me into the right direction of these after market suppliers ? Sorry I don't have a Clue.
YES, I won't Stop until this Car is Sorted.

Many Thanks
Nick

Geoff today also advised I get the Toyota Surf's Wheel Alignment check done next too. That and replace the Rear Anti-Roll Bushes which I ordered today.

I've just been to see Geoff at D&G 4x4 Specialists in Leicester. His 4 post lift had a vehicle on it. So my car did not get inspected. Geoff has asked me to find out if anyone sells a Steering Damper for the Toyota Hilux Surf 4Runner 3rd Generation ? It was shaking from the Front again

Thanks for reply Tim. The vibration moaning is usually when pulling away. I will pass on your thoughts to Geoff at D&G 4x4 Specialists in Leicester.

UPDATE 1.) I've Bought and Replaced the "STEERING RACK BUSHES, ARB LINKS and BUSHES" https://www.milneroffroad.com/toyota...-rack-bush-kit 2.) The Loose Slip joint on the Steering column is on my List to Do ! The problem is that a slip joint along the steering column, (which is designed to...

I think I have found the article to Weld the loose slip joint on the Steering.

https://www.ttora.com/forum/2-early-...ay-rattle.html

OH DEAR !!! More Bad News ! Email from RoughTrax.

We don’t list a steering box for your model, I see the link in the email states the video is of a 4Runner which is the earlier model to yours so I don’t think it will be of any use.

UPDATE: REPLY FROM https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=3997542 This is a common issue on the Surf and 90 Prado, it is play in the steering column. There are a few fixes on various websites, some involve removing the column and doing a spot welding. Other fix it with s...

D&G 4x4 have fitted the new Power Steering rack mounting bush kit and the Drop Link Anti Roll bar bushes to for the Front but the 19mm Drop Link Anti Roll bar bushes on the rear were the wrong size. The Steering has improved alot but there is still an issue, but what ? The steering through the r...

On Friday 21/9/2018 I took the Surf to a very good 4x4 Mechanic in Leicester, The Garage is called D&G 4x4. Geoff said "how many Garages have you taken this to ?" Only my Mechanic and the MOT Garage he uses called Graham Goode Racing" Geoff then asked If I'd like to see what he ha...

Hello, I bought a Toyota Hilux Surf 4Runner 3.0 litre Automatic 2 weeks ago from Lytham St Annes and drove it home to Leicester. Half way home the car developed a terrible shaking from the front, the steering wheel was going crazy. I've had my MOT garage mechanic examine the car and he checked steer...