Hello Everyone

cartman · 19-01-2012, 21:41

Hello to everyone

I've just got myself a Terrano SVE 3.0lt TD on an 02 plate. It's a bit different from the Hilux I'm used to but I'm coming to terms with it. I live live in a small village near Dunmow in Essex.

I do have a question tho, It feels soft going round corners like I'm driving a boat is this normal? As I said before I'm coming from a Hilux which had leaf springs not coils so that could be it.

Once again just wanted to say Hi.

Keith

clivvy · 19-01-2012, 21:44

Hi Keith, welcome to the club.

I havent driven a Hi Lux before, but I have driven other 4x4s. The ride shouldnt be boat like, or too soft, so have a look at the shocks/suspension. A good idea is to park up on level ground, and look at it side on, back end should be a smidge higher than the front.

Another thing to consider is the rear diff, if you cant say for sure the oil has been done, change it, this will affect the ride.

Bets of luck with it!

cleangreenm/c · 19-01-2012, 22:28

Hi keith wellcome me mate got a3.oo d22 and that is not soggy (its a 2004) other than that i can not be of much use but SOMEONE wil have a very good idear im sure roy

SPARKIEDOO · 19-01-2012, 22:55

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

get your diff looked at

it should not be soft

zippy656 · 19-01-2012, 23:05

have a look, may have had the roll bar taken off?

some people do that you know.... no names....

rustic · 20-01-2012, 06:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

have a look, may have had the roll bar taken off?
some people do that you know.... no names....

I was going to say that, 1 at front, 1at rear.
Also check they are connected at both ends.

Check tyre pressures too.

harlowmaverick · 20-01-2012, 06:44

Hi Keith, welcome to our club neighbour

Your just down the road from me, well sort of
Regards
Phil

19-01-2012, 21:41	#1
cartman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: essex Vehicle: Terrano SVE 3L TD Posts: 3	Hello Everyone Hello to everyone I've just got myself a Terrano SVE 3.0lt TD on an 02 plate. It's a bit different from the Hilux I'm used to but I'm coming to terms with it. I live live in a small village near Dunmow in Essex. I do have a question tho, It feels soft going round corners like I'm driving a boat is this normal? As I said before I'm coming from a Hilux which had leaf springs not coils so that could be it. Once again just wanted to say Hi. Keith

19-01-2012, 22:28	#3
cleangreenm/c Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: scotland Vehicle: NISSAN TERRANO 2004 2.7TD Posts: 122	sea sick!!!! Hi keith wellcome me mate got a3.oo d22 and that is not soggy (its a 2004) other than that i can not be of much use but SOMEONE wil have a very good idear im sure roy

19-01-2012, 21:44	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Hi Keith, welcome to the club. I havent driven a Hi Lux before, but I have driven other 4x4s. The ride shouldnt be boat like, or too soft, so have a look at the shocks/suspension. A good idea is to park up on level ground, and look at it side on, back end should be a smidge higher than the front. Another thing to consider is the rear diff, if you cant say for sure the oil has been done, change it, this will affect the ride. Bets of luck with it!

19-01-2012, 22:55	#4
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	WELCOME TO THE CLUB get your diff looked at it should not be soft

19-01-2012, 23:05	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	have a look, may have had the roll bar taken off? some people do that you know.... no names....

20-01-2012, 06:44	#7
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	Hi Keith, welcome to our club neighbour Your just down the road from me, well sort of Regards Phil