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Blue Boar · 12-04-2001, 11:52 PM

When installing FJ55 springs in the back of a FJ40 do the rear hangers need to be moved back? It looks like after getting the weight onto the spring the shackel will be pretty flat with the hanger in the stock location.
Thanks

woody · 12-05-2001, 05:17 AM

Actually, there are two options, both of which require removing the hangers first. There are 2 rivets to grind off and pound out and they are probably welded on the sites....careful removing the welds since you need to reuse the hangers. Once off....

1) Simply reverse their direction and use graded bolts to reattach. However, you may find your shackle angle a bit too verticle....this will add ~3"...

2) essentially pivot the shackle on the bolt hole closest to the axle. This will require you to drill a new forward hole for the shackle to mount to. This will add ~1/5"....and gave me a nice ~45 degree shackle angle on my setup.

Check my website under Other Custom Mods and there's some pics and info there.

wngrog · 12-05-2001, 05:47 AM

I tried to keep mine in place and use a super long shackle, but the shackle rested on the frame.

Next, I tried to do the "flip" using the same holes, but the shackle was almost 90*

Finally, I split the difference and my shackle (2" over stock) is PERFECT. I get tons of droop and a nice smooth ride.

wngrog · 12-05-2001, 05:49 AM

Sorry, wrong picture....here is one of the rear....

FIXXXXAH · 12-05-2001, 07:03 PM

Nolen, you put that first pic just to show off, didnt ya? "opps, wrong pic"

Matt

wngrog · 12-06-2001, 03:29 AM

Nah, that one has beenaround the block too many times for that....I am sending YOU a message in it though

Macgyver · 12-06-2001, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fixxxxer66
Nolen, you put that first pic just to show off, didnt ya? "opps, wrong pic" Matt

great pics anyway!

JasonH · 12-07-2001, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by macgyver

great pics anyway!

Yeah, that is one hell of a photographer!

12-04-2001, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Boar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1667 Location: Here! Posts: 142	FJ55 Spring install question When installing FJ55 springs in the back of a FJ40 do the rear hangers need to be moved back? It looks like after getting the weight onto the spring the shackel will be pretty flat with the hanger in the stock location. Thanks

12-05-2001, 05:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 260 Posts: 4,441	Actually, there are two options, both of which require removing the hangers first. There are 2 rivets to grind off and pound out and they are probably welded on the sites....careful removing the welds since you need to reuse the hangers. Once off.... 1) Simply reverse their direction and use graded bolts to reattach. However, you may find your shackle angle a bit too verticle....this will add ~3"... 2) essentially pivot the shackle on the bolt hole closest to the axle. This will require you to drill a new forward hole for the shackle to mount to. This will add ~1/5"....and gave me a nice ~45 degree shackle angle on my setup. Check my website under Other Custom Mods and there's some pics and info there. __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen - IH8MUD Inc. '74 FJ40, '95 HZJ75, '96 FZJ80, '03 2500 DMax, '09 RZR

12-05-2001, 05:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,056 Blog Entries: 4	I tried to keep mine in place and use a super long shackle, but the shackle rested on the frame. Next, I tried to do the "flip" using the same holes, but the shackle was almost 90* Finally, I split the difference and my shackle (2" over stock) is PERFECT. I get tons of droop and a nice smooth ride. __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

12-05-2001, 05:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,056 Blog Entries: 4	OOPS...wrong picture Sorry, wrong picture....here is one of the rear.... __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

12-05-2001, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
FIXXXXAH Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3259 Location: NORTHERN NM Posts: 1,258	Show Off.. Nolen, you put that first pic just to show off, didnt ya? "opps, wrong pic" Matt __________________ [SIZE=1] "ANYONE WILLING TO TRADE FREEDOM FOR SECURITY DESERVES NEITHER." TUBING AND BUGGIES ARE OVERRATED METRIC ROCKS. [/SIZE]

12-06-2001, 03:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,056 Blog Entries: 4	Nah, that one has beenaround the block too many times for that....I am sending YOU a message in it though __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

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