Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X

1972-1979 / Coupe / Sedan / Hatchback / Australia

Common Suspension

Rear Coil Spring Sag

The rear of the car sits lower than it should. May bottom out over bumps. Uneven stance when viewed from the side.

Coil springs lose their temper over decades. Cars that have carried heavy loads or towed trailers sag faster.

Replace with new springs.

Pedders, King Springs, and Lovells all offer Torana-specific replacement springs in standard and lowered heights.

Budget $200-400 per pair.

Cost mentioned in fix

Budget $200-400 per pair

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// More Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X problems

Clunking over bumps, particularly at the front. Steering feels vague. Noise when turning the steering wheel at low speed.

Clunking from the rear under acceleration and braking. Rear axle wanders. The car feels loose and imprecise through corners.

Oil pressure drops below 25 psi at idle when hot. Knocking from the bottom end under load.

Rough idle, uneven running, flat spots, poor throttle response. The engine feels rough and unbalanced.

Blue smoke on startup that clears within a minute. May also smoke briefly on deceleration.

Temperature gauge climbs in traffic or under sustained load. May push coolant out the overflow. Engine pings (detonation) under acceleration.