[rfrey]

I was thinking about replacing my rear springs. The ones I have on there are toast.

I have been running FJ-60 rear springs because they are a little longer, and I flip the from fron to rear to possition the axle a little further back. I was thinking about ordering the same springs with about 2.5 inches of lift.

Remember, I have an FJ-40 with sprung under portals. I would consider going Coil overs if you know anybody that has some for sale cheap!

Oh, I do get a lot of axle wrap. I have a ladder bar in there now, but would love to hear some good spring options, or suspention designs.

Thanks...

Sorry for not being real specific, and somewhat unclear...it's early for me!

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Did ya catch my thread on Home Brew springs?

I have built a couple of sets and they work great, we only have specs for the 60s. Check them out and if you like PM me and I will try to get you a direct price from the spring shop.

I am sure I have seen your cruiser with mogs, just cannot remember what it looks like.

Rob
www.raddcruisers.ca

 

[jbt]

Ryan
You could go with Fox airshox, they're half the price compared to coilovers.

 

[rustycruiser]

I am sure I have seen your cruiser with mogs, just cannot remember what it looks like.

Volvos, not mogs.
Thread from last year with pics : HERE

 

[rfrey]

Air Shocks...I think I had heard something about them a while back, but I don't remember any specifics...Anybody running them? What is the advantage, disadvantage to them (besides price). I am assuming that I would set it up as a link system...as if I was going to run coil overs...is this correct so far?


Home brew...I will check out your link. Thanks.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Oh I missed that thread, soweet looking rig.

I hate to say it or maybe Nolen has already asked, what do you figure the rig weighs?

Rob

 

[rfrey]

A TON!

Stock they are around 4,300 LBS, right?

I would say my fenders are the same weight, but my cage adds some, axles add some, and the 350 should be less than the stock 6. Hummer rims....and all the little extra metal on there...I would imagine close to 5,000 lbs???? What do you think?

 

[Radd Cruisers]

I think thats not bad, only way to loose weight is to loose the body and I think they look way cool with the body on instead of a hood and grill only.

Sounds like a lot of the weight is in the rims, tires, axles which keep your center of gravity low.

Do you think if you went coils in the back you would be making a big improvement, 3link 4link? Or just stay springs and be happy with the heaps of clearance.

How does it perform?

Rob