Spyder
08-21-2001, 04:47 PM
I am in the process of getting some new springs and such and I was wondering what you guys recommend, heres a little of what im looking at.
Pinnacle Engineering
JSW IronMan
Skyjacker
Man-A-Fre
any other sugestions would be greatly appreciated as would any experience with these.
Oh by the way, its a 70' FJ40 with the F motor and 33" tires.
KrustyKruiser
08-21-2001, 05:24 PM
I have heard good things about BDS (Big Dick Suspension - yeah, right) the prices are reportedly good and they work well. I've been told the Man A Fre springs are good (Dog Walker, I believe), and that Pinnacle and Skyjacker are a bit harsh. You might also price Alcans ($175-$200 apiece) Nolen (wrgrg) uses them, as do many of my friends - all have good experiences.
rubytoy
08-21-2001, 05:49 PM
if you're planning on keeping the 33's, OME is a good choice too. pricey, but super soft. i'm running OME's with 35's and they rub some, but not too bad. nice articulation, great on washboard.
71-Cruiser
08-21-2001, 05:56 PM
Alcans....I have 5 inch alcans SUA on my 71 FJ-40 and they are great.
www.alcanspring.com (http://www.alcanspring.com)
KrustyKruiser
08-21-2001, 06:06 PM
Originally posted by rubytoy:
<STRONG>if you're planning on keeping the 33's, OME is a good choice too. pricey, but super soft. i'm running OME's with 35's and they rub some, but not too bad. nice articulation, great on washboard.</STRONG>
They rubbed fawkin' aweful, Jay, when I was in the passenger seat, specially on my side - I think it was due to Cruiser lean <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
Reddog
08-21-2001, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by KrustyKruiser:
<STRONG>Originally posted by rubytoy:
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They rubbed fawkin' aweful, Jay, when I was in the passenger seat, specially on my side - I think it was due to Cruiser lean <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
Mine leans to the drivers side, but I think it means I need to go on a diet <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">
That's the real reason for "Cruiser Lean "
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wngrog
08-21-2001, 06:52 PM
Dude,
Buy the cheapest complete system out there, slap on some 35's and wait a year and you will get 50% of what you paid for it when you do your spring over.
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