anybody do a sas using leafs on an fjc yet if so post up some pics. i am thinking of doing this simular to older toy trucks.

Why would you want to do this instead of coil overs with a 3 link?

Why would you want to do this instead of coil overs with a 3 link?


$$$

THe SAS is the expensive part, you can probably find some used Coil overs for a reasonable price and then a little more FAb work.

why do you think so many people use them when SASing older trucks?

coilovers/links is alot more expensive than leaf springs in general. hell, just the link ends would cost more than a set of leaf springs

OK, I'm spoiled so I dont always think it through.
I think there is a guy who did an FJ that way on the FJ Cruiser Forum but I cant remember his name, I think it is Sol or Saul, or Sal. I saw it once on there but can tremember where.

sell your overpriced FJ and buy a truck you can afford to modify

it is like having a Corvette parked outside of your single wide trailer or a Yugo parked outside your ocean front property:homer:

the biggest reason is not expence its simplicity. everybody said that putting leafs in the rear of my tj was a dumb idea too but i would put up against any coil rig any day.

I have seen some bad ass rigs on leafs, Look at Peps Toy

hey mad-dog

Did you have to remove your transfer case cross member to do the links?
I have looked at tons of SAS picks and haven't seen if the link mounts are forward of the cross member.
No atlas for me chain drive with a doubler in the future.
Larry

hey mad-dog

Did you have to remove your transfer case cross member to do the links?
I have looked at tons of SAS picks and haven't seen if the link mounts are forward of the cross member.
No atlas for me chain drive with a doubler in the future.
Larry

You can kind of see the set up in this I couldnt find a good one but I think thier are some on my build thread

http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/framer2008/TCase006.jpg

OK, I'm spoiled so I dont always think it through.
I think there is a guy who did an FJ that way on the FJ Cruiser Forum but I cant remember his name, I think it is Sol or Saul, or Sal. I saw it once on there but can tremember where.

Sol used leafs in the rear and 3 link up front. I haven't seen one on the FJ Forums with leafs in the front.

Leafs are easier to engineer and harder to screw up. Lower performance than a properly set up link system. Great option for DIY with moderate skill.

If you're having a shop do it, go links! :laughing:
Leafs have no bling factor for a $$$$ wheelin' rig like an FJC.

Anything more on this? I'd like to see a SOA front with 4 link rear..

Is there even enough frame forward of the front wheel wells to take spring hangers? Are you planning to add frame length, if not?

Is there even enough frame forward of the front wheel wells to take spring hangers? Are you planning to add frame length, if not?

If you're asking me, I have no idea. I've never been under one before.