So I'm replacing the rear shocks on my FJ62 and found something. (1 Viewer)

[D'Animal]

What is it? I have never seen one before. Somehow it looks like it connects the the brakes.

The lower rod connects to the rear axle.

 

[middleburg62]

its a load sensing proportion valve.... More weight in rear=more brake pressure in the rear

 

[D'Animal]

So can I put it on my FJ60?

its a load sensing proportion valve.... More weight in rear=more brake pressure in the rear

 

[Cruiserdrew]

What is it? I have never seen one before. Somehow it looks like it connects the the brakes.

The lower rod connects to the rear axle.

LSPV

Load Sensing Proportioning Valve


(for the brakes) 62s and 80s have them.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Be extremely careful with it,dont open it up. Mike

 

[D'Animal]

Thanks for the responces.


Is it worth pulling it and putting on my FJ60 or is it not that big of feature?

 

[RockDoc]

Are you going to do a write-up on the shock replacement? Looks like you have an innovative technique.

 

[RockDoc]

Not sure it would be worth putting on your 60. I think the jury is split on whether the LSPV is liked or not. If you have a lift, you have to adjust for it and such. I don't mind mine (especially since I added a spacer to account for the lift).

 

[D'Animal]

LOL!

The concrete was wet and it was raining.

Are you going to do a write-up on the shock replacement? Looks like you have an innovative technique.

I doubt Poser will put it in the FAQ section under shock replacement.


And no, this is not your rig, it's the other one.

 

[middleburg62]

i dont see why not i mean if your willing theres allways a way but ive never driven a 60 but in my 62 i can feel a difference wen pullin a heavy trailer

 

[D'Animal]

I own a 1986 FJ60 "The Beagle Chariot". It is loaded all the time and I hardly every pull a trailer.


Is this something worth putting on?

 

[DirtyLittleSecret]

WOW. The LSPV looks even more difficult than the heater core. Another project I'll have to postpone.

 

[BG_TX]

Excellent post! There is a lot about my 62 that I am not aware of and this forum is a daily learning experience! I have hauled some heavy loads of wood and wondered if there was some mechanism to compensate for the load since I didn't need to press the brakes any harder than normal. Now I know...

...and the 62 continues to prove its supremecy over the 60.

 

[RockDoc]

...and the 62 continues to prove its supremecy over the 60.

You are about to receive a PM.....

 

[D'Animal]

Lmao!

you are about to receive a pm.....

:d

 

[Cruiserdrew]

...and the 62 continues to prove its supremecy over the 60.

I agree the 62 has some desirable features with regards to 60s, but in my opinion the LSPV is not one of them. Every truck with an LSPV has brakes that feel a tiny bit mushy. It's subtle, but it's there, and I prefer the feel of the brakes in my 60 to those in my 62.


To me the ideal 6x series truck would have a 2FE, an H55f and a manually shifted transfer, on an FJ62 frame with FJ62 suspension. I may eventually get to that once my son is done with the 62.

 

[D'Animal]

I AGREE!

To me the ideal 6x series truck would have a 2FE, an H55f and a manually shifted transfer, on an FJ62 frame with FJ62 suspension.

That is why I asked if is worth it.

Sounds like it is not worth the trouble.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

To me the ideal 6x series truck would have a 2FE, an H55f and a manually shifted transfer, on an FJ62 frame with FJ62 suspension. I may eventually get to that once my son is done with the 62.

Curious, why not a 3FE?

 

[RockDoc]

2F has a stronger/higher revving bottom end and a longer stroke. You get a larger displacement engine with the best of the 2F and the 3FE.

 

[ntsqd]

IF the LSPV is anything like those found on the Mini trucks (& I would expect so) there is a second brake tube that is part of the front brake circuit that runs back to the LSPV. So it isn't a simple "interrupt the rear brake plumbing and insert it" kind of deal. Not bad, but not that simple either.

FWIW the LSPV on my mini is set to full pressure all of the time. This with only 33's and sometimes a fiberglass bed shell. I wouldn't bother unless you have a very specific need and it's the best solution.