'Spring over' for FJ60?
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 14, 2004 at 10:56
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Rowen
Howdy all.
Um, im looking 2 give the old TOJO a small lift. I'm mostly considering extended shackles ( any recomended brands? ) instead of lift blocks & lift springs. Just wondering whether ( may b a stupid question..? ) anyone has done a 'spring over axle' for a 60 series? are they feasable? my initial thoughts that if Toyota didnt spring over for the cruisers & yet did for the Hilux's etc, that there must b a sound reason for it (.... or is it just 2 keep them a little lower/ less body roll etc )?
cheers in advance
Rowen
Reply By: ross - Saturday, Feb 14, 2004 at 11:54
Saturday, Feb 14, 2004 at 11:54
I wouldnt do the shackle extension unless your springs are good as youll have too much roll and bumpsteer.
Better to fit new springs that have a 2 inch lift.I paid $660 for my dobinsons from TJM (FJ73),60 series are the same price.
The hilux started its life as a 2wd ute.Later on when Toyota needed a 4x4 in this class ,the cheapest way was to convert the existing body.The problem was, there wasnt enough room for
suspension travel or clearance for bigger tyres under the old fenders. The springover fixed this.
The reason the landcruiser doesnt have a springover is because it was a purpose built 4x4 with all the right geometry designed into the body negating the need for the springover.
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