Leaf Springs... Which ones are worthy?

TeamMoore · 07-01-08, 05:32 PM

I am getting ready to replace my springs on my '87 Cruiser. Her name is "LC Rojo," as my kids so thoughtfully named her. She is in great shape but has a significant lean towards the drivers side. After new shocks from Les Schwab I found that its more than that and new Springs will need to come next. I don't want to put something on her I will regret. I'm not the Mudd'n type, but do use it out hunting, gravel roads to the family cabin and for small commutes to work. I'm also not interested in anything more than an inch or so over stock. I would appreciate any proven comments about this. Thanks guys!

Cruiserdrew · 07-01-08, 05:40 PM

Look for a set of stock FJ62 springs. It won't give a lift, but the springs will be newer and the rears are said to be less likely to go flat. It should be perfect for your uses.

Wile E Coyote · 07-02-08, 12:05 AM

Browsing the classified section long enough should net you a set of springs with some life left in em. Also consider long add-a-leafs, but they would require some extra head scratching to overcome the notorious cruiser lean you've been blessed with.

Trapper50cal · 07-02-08, 12:13 AM

2x on the long AAL's for your application or just do a bit more and do OME mediums and some bilsteins (5125's) It will be a bit of dough but with your stated use, will last for a long time

mainlander · 07-02-08, 08:30 AM

There is a set of 62 springs for sale in the classified section right now

http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...2-springs.html

D'Animal · 07-02-08, 08:53 AM

If you want some new springs, Old Man Emu makes some good quality stuff.

lehiguy · 07-02-08, 09:17 AM

I have had the same set of OMEs on for the last 11 years. During that time I have have put 180K on the rig. You can't buy a better leaf spring, and they ride SOOOOO nice!

jp_waltz · 07-02-08, 09:34 AM

I just installed 4 man-a-fre add-a-leafs. It was a major pain but I think it was worth it. The front end is sitting a little high but I think thats because 1/2 of the engine is out of it right now. The guys at MAF(very helpful i might add) told me that the springs would settle a little bit(i hope). I have BFG AT 31x10.5x15 on there. I would have gone with 33's but I dont wheel much at all and I didnt want to have to regear. Anyway, good luck with your decision. Here is some before and after pictorial visualization that we all love so much.
Paul

Trapper50cal · 07-02-08, 09:39 AM

lookin' good waltz!

jp_waltz · 07-02-08, 09:44 AM

Thanks Trapper,
Not without my share of blood, sweat and well... more blood. Especially from the knuckles(mine not the cruisers). I sure am learning a lot though.
Thanks,
Paul

Hank · 07-02-08, 10:58 AM

With your desired use I would strongly consider the Heystee 50MM system. After beating my self to death with stock springs on the highway and trail for two years and then switching to their taller system I will never have another stock sprung 60 series. The ride is uncomparable. Honestly it's like being in Gretchen (Woody's 80 series). I'm thinking after he gets some progress on his HZJ75 and I let him beat the FJ62 for a while I'd bet he goes for Parabolics also.

TeamMoore · 07-02-08, 04:26 PM

Thanks guys... I appreciate your responses

07-01-08, 05:32 PM	#1
TeamMoore IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 12	Leaf Springs... Which ones are worthy? I am getting ready to replace my springs on my '87 Cruiser. Her name is "LC Rojo," as my kids so thoughtfully named her. She is in great shape but has a significant lean towards the drivers side. After new shocks from Les Schwab I found that its more than that and new Springs will need to come next. I don't want to put something on her I will regret. I'm not the Mudd'n type, but do use it out hunting, gravel roads to the family cabin and for small commutes to work. I'm also not interested in anything more than an inch or so over stock. I would appreciate any proven comments about this. Thanks guys! __________________ From the Bible (as we should need it)... Numbers 6:24 "The Lord bless you and keep you (and your FJ from near disasters while on the trail)." Amen! Last edited by TeamMoore; 07-10-08 at 01:21 AM.

07-01-08, 05:40 PM	#2
Cruiserdrew KI6MIE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA TLCA# 11734 Posts: 6,699	Look for a set of stock FJ62 springs. It won't give a lift, but the springs will be newer and the rears are said to be less likely to go flat. It should be perfect for your uses. __________________ Andrew 1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested 1976 FJ40 RIP 1984 FJ-60 H55f, 4.11, OME, Daily Driver 1989 FJ-62 117k-son's driver for now. 1997 FZJ-80 Factory sub-tank, and other tricks

07-02-08, 12:05 AM	#3
Wile E Coyote IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lake Havasu and Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,118	Browsing the classified section long enough should net you a set of springs with some life left in em. Also consider long add-a-leafs, but they would require some extra head scratching to overcome the notorious cruiser lean you've been blessed with. __________________ ="Are you gonna sit there on that friggin computer all day or what?" The desert dwellin, roadrunner chasin, soooper-genius! '90 FJ 62, '08 Scion head unit, chopped quarters and rockers, bedlined exterior, and mostly stock. My soft wheeler and DD. '85 Dodge Ramcharger a little built, and a little beat. My hard wheeler.

07-02-08, 12:13 AM	#4
Trapper50cal IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durango, CO TLCA# 15812 Posts: 785	2x 2x on the long AAL's for your application or just do a bit more and do OME mediums and some bilsteins (5125's) It will be a bit of dough but with your stated use, will last for a long time __________________ 83 FJ60-5" ALCANS-HYSTEER-80 TRE's-RICEBUILT RODS-AUSSIELOCKER-ARB DeerSlayer-LONGFIELDS-35" MTR's-BILSTEIN 5150's-Warn M8000-Ultimate Air-Defender Rack-Rising Sun Roof Clamps-Yukons-Thanks Ige-Groucho-EricS-Corbett-Schmoozer-DurangoDDS-Zen80-Marlin-Bobby-Proffitts

07-02-08, 08:30 AM	#5
mainlander IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 272	There is a set of 62 springs for sale in the classified section right now http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...2-springs.html __________________ 83 BJ60, 347K km's, Mitsu TD04 Turbo, Custom 2.5" SS Exhaust, OME 2.5 lift, 4x7 Home built roof rack, 80 series rims 265 BFG AT ko's, frame swap coming soon... 04' VW Golf TDI, 172K km's

07-02-08, 08:53 AM	#6
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,388	If you want some new springs, Old Man Emu makes some good quality stuff. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

07-02-08, 09:17 AM	#7
lehiguy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 380	OMEs I have had the same set of OMEs on for the last 11 years. During that time I have have put 180K on the rig. You can't buy a better leaf spring, and they ride SOOOOO nice! __________________ 1985 FJ60, 300HP SBC, NV4500, NP241, 14-bolt semi floater, 4.56 gears, four wheel disk brakes, 35" BFGs, 350,000 happy miles and still going.

07-02-08, 09:34 AM	#8
jp_waltz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 252	I just installed 4 man-a-fre add-a-leafs. It was a major pain but I think it was worth it. The front end is sitting a little high but I think thats because 1/2 of the engine is out of it right now. The guys at MAF(very helpful i might add) told me that the springs would settle a little bit(i hope). I have BFG AT 31x10.5x15 on there. I would have gone with 33's but I dont wheel much at all and I didnt want to have to regear. Anyway, good luck with your decision. Here is some before and after pictorial visualization that we all love so much. Paul Attached Images __________________ 1995 FZJ80 153,000 DD 285/75/16 BFG AT's, slee spring spacers Pretty stock(for now) 1988 FJ62 160,000 new head, AAL's, BFG AT's, (Lab Wagon)

07-02-08, 09:39 AM	#9
Trapper50cal IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durango, CO TLCA# 15812 Posts: 785	lookin lookin' good waltz! __________________ 83 FJ60-5" ALCANS-HYSTEER-80 TRE's-RICEBUILT RODS-AUSSIELOCKER-ARB DeerSlayer-LONGFIELDS-35" MTR's-BILSTEIN 5150's-Warn M8000-Ultimate Air-Defender Rack-Rising Sun Roof Clamps-Yukons-Thanks Ige-Groucho-EricS-Corbett-Schmoozer-DurangoDDS-Zen80-Marlin-Bobby-Proffitts

07-02-08, 09:44 AM	#10
jp_waltz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 252	Thanks Trapper, Not without my share of blood, sweat and well... more blood. Especially from the knuckles(mine not the cruisers). I sure am learning a lot though. Thanks, Paul __________________ 1995 FZJ80 153,000 DD 285/75/16 BFG AT's, slee spring spacers Pretty stock(for now) 1988 FJ62 160,000 new head, AAL's, BFG AT's, (Lab Wagon)

07-02-08, 10:58 AM	#11
Hank IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WI Posts: 631	With your desired use I would strongly consider the Heystee 50MM system. After beating my self to death with stock springs on the highway and trail for two years and then switching to their taller system I will never have another stock sprung 60 series. The ride is uncomparable. Honestly it's like being in Gretchen (Woody's 80 series). I'm thinking after he gets some progress on his HZJ75 and I let him beat the FJ62 for a while I'd bet he goes for Parabolics also. __________________ http://www.wohva.com Wisconsin Off Highway Vehicle Association http://www.lenzauto.com Need a truck? BDS suspension dealer 1990 FJ62 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 QC SLT SPORT 2001 Honda Odyssey EX

07-02-08, 04:26 PM	#12
TeamMoore IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 12	Thanks guys... I appreciate your responses __________________ From the Bible (as we should need it)... Numbers 6:24 "The Lord bless you and keep you (and your FJ from near disasters while on the trail)." Amen!

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