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jeepcj66 · 05-05-2004, 10:36 AM

Should I go see my local spring guy for work on my FJ40 springs. Want to raise it 2-4" could probably do for $200 or less. Or should I wait and do the spring over? 4" is probably as high as I would ever go.????? Truck has a 305 and original tranny and case.

Will probably run 33's or 34's for tread.

Thanks
Jmc

jcruiser70 · 05-05-2004, 11:16 AM

Depends what you want to do with it, a SO will flex and ride much better than lift springs, but will probably put you a little higher than you want.

Lift springs may be a good place to start if your goal is to fit bigger tires.

peesalot · 05-05-2004, 11:19 AM

straight up , you can not do the soa with the springs and shackles you have for less than $200. Even throw in the front shackle rev. at same time . you can do it in the driveway if you have a welder , grinder , angle finder , and various hand tools. All you gotta buy is , rent a big pipe cutter for the cut & turn , and some gas and wire for welder , plus about 6 cut off wheels for grinder , and some new spring perches and shocks.. you reuse the front spring hangers , steering stops , shock mounts , and brake lines and brackets. Fab some new rear shock mounts , weld tubes in frame for shackle rev. , get a hi-steer arm for the passenger side , get drivelines made , and your are done . Now that I recall my project it prolly comes to about $ 500.00 or a little less once you buy all the above mentioned stuff. And all the labor is yours , all of it , and then people look at it and go , who did that ? and you are afraid to answer cause you don't know if they are gonna say , hey cool , or , what a hunk a chit that looks like. Do it yourself , do it right , and pimp it for what its worth...... run what ya brung....

Rockzar · 05-05-2004, 12:09 PM

slight thread hijack. sorry-
I have a probably dumb shock question about taking the rig SOA from stock. Do you need new shocks if you locate them in roughly the same place as they were originally? IE- mount on / near the U-bolt plate above the axle.
I actually have a 2" lift springs with 2" shackle lift. Would I probably be okay for a little while before buying new shocks?

05-05-2004, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeepcj66 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30372 Location: Texas Posts: 13	Lift for FJ40 Should I go see my local spring guy for work on my FJ40 springs. Want to raise it 2-4" could probably do for $200 or less. Or should I wait and do the spring over? 4" is probably as high as I would ever go.????? Truck has a 305 and original tranny and case. Will probably run 33's or 34's for tread. Thanks Jmc Last edited by jeepcj66; 05-05-2004 at 10:39 AM. Reason: hit wrong button

05-05-2004, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcruiser70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8283 Location: Utah Posts: 54	Depends what you want to do with it, a SO will flex and ride much better than lift springs, but will probably put you a little higher than you want. Lift springs may be a good place to start if your goal is to fit bigger tires. __________________ 1970 fj40, used to be stock "Without the sour, the sweet just aint as sweet."

05-05-2004, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rockzar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25622 Location: In the fog, Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 2,047	slight thread hijack. sorry- I have a probably dumb shock question about taking the rig SOA from stock. Do you need new shocks if you locate them in roughly the same place as they were originally? IE- mount on / near the U-bolt plate above the axle. I actually have a 2" lift springs with 2" shackle lift. Would I probably be okay for a little while before buying new shocks? __________________ 4Runner/ 325i / crf 50 / ttr 125 / wrf 450 / V-Star 650

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05-05-2004, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,570	straight up , you can not do the soa with the springs and shackles you have for less than $200. Even throw in the front shackle rev. at same time . you can do it in the driveway if you have a welder , grinder , angle finder , and various hand tools. All you gotta buy is , rent a big pipe cutter for the cut & turn , and some gas and wire for welder , plus about 6 cut off wheels for grinder , and some new spring perches and shocks.. you reuse the front spring hangers , steering stops , shock mounts , and brake lines and brackets. Fab some new rear shock mounts , weld tubes in frame for shackle rev. , get a hi-steer arm for the passenger side , get drivelines made , and your are done . Now that I recall my project it prolly comes to about $ 500.00 or a little less once you buy all the above mentioned stuff. And all the labor is yours , all of it , and then people look at it and go , who did that ? and you are afraid to answer cause you don't know if they are gonna say , hey cool , or , what a hunk a chit that looks like. Do it yourself , do it right , and pimp it for what its worth...... run what ya brung....