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Old 09-15-07, 08:11 AM   #23
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Me too. Thinking of replacing my worn out rear pinnacle springs with some 63" Chevy's. I would have never considered 3/4 ton over 1/2 ton. Good thing i read this thread. Never would have thought a 60 would require 3/4 ton springs.

Just to satisfy curiosity, I think I will take both my FJ60 and my 91 Z71 1/2 ton Chevy down to the scale, weigh both vehicles on the rear axles and compare weights of the two.
both Pro-Comp and Superlift sell 63" Chevy 3" and 4" lift springs reasonable. I might go this route since I'll be staying SUA.
You should just do a super low SOA in the rear to give you an ass load of flex. Keep the COG low, with a bunch of droop. We did this on Jers 40....Turned out pretty awesome.


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