Hi
I've recently bought a 3rd Gen Surf (2.7 petrol manual) and I'm going over it very thoroughly to get it in really good condition.
I'm a long term Hilux pickup owner, a MK3 with solid axles and leaves all round, so the coil springs and IFS on the Surf are new to me. It felt OK to drive, but I want to check the front balljoints on the upper and lower wishbones... how do I check them for excessive play??
Also, if the balljoints are knackered (and just abut every other suspension component I've come across is...) will they 'wear' the wishbones? Or is it pretty much just the bushes which go in the wishbones?
Any tips appreciated!
Daniel
I've recently bought a 3rd Gen Surf (2.7 petrol manual) and I'm going over it very thoroughly to get it in really good condition.
I'm a long term Hilux pickup owner, a MK3 with solid axles and leaves all round, so the coil springs and IFS on the Surf are new to me. It felt OK to drive, but I want to check the front balljoints on the upper and lower wishbones... how do I check them for excessive play??
Also, if the balljoints are knackered (and just abut every other suspension component I've come across is...) will they 'wear' the wishbones? Or is it pretty much just the bushes which go in the wishbones?
Any tips appreciated!
Daniel
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