LJ 73 suspension lift options

darkman · 12-30-04, 09:03 PM

Hello

Regarding the European LJ 70/73 (Landcruiser II), are there lift kits (OME, Ironman, etc) that would provide a moderate (2 - 3 inch) lift?

Does anyone have experience with these vehicles? Specifically, I was wondering about the 2L-T engine and the coil suspension.

Thanks

Mike

roscoFJ73 · 12-31-04, 04:01 AM

Mike Ill assume your in Europe. This is an aussie company popular with owners of coil sprung 70s.
The site is partially closed for upgrades so you may have to revisit or send an email.

http://www.dobinsonsprings.com/html/catalogues.htm

There are a couple of owners that visit this forum occasionally and may pop up.
What did you need to know about the 2LT motor?
I dont know much about them but others will jump in.

crushers · 12-31-04, 05:42 AM

i am installing my first propane injection kit on a 2LT today as well as an electric fuel feed pump. i will be installing a lift also on this unit. this LJ71 will become my test truck for the next few months. i will give the et times after the install (once it warms up). how big a tire are you planning on running? last year i ran a set of 31X15.5X15 mud tire on a stock LJ71 with no rubbing at all.
got any pics of your truck?
cheers

Stone · 12-31-04, 11:29 AM

31x15.5x15 is a damn fat tire Wayne.

You mean 10.50? There's some nice LJs in your site that I've noticed...one under $10k! If I only had a money tree in the backyard I'd snap up that ragtop BJ70 from you. Cheers.

crushers · 12-31-04, 12:31 PM

nope 31 x 15.5 X 15... Goodyear XT terra tire
my little narlies...

Stone · 12-31-04, 01:28 PM

Wayne: Was it this one?:

crushers · 12-31-04, 03:41 PM

these ones:
http://www.crushersrule.com/gallery/...Jeep&id=j54_54

Stickboy · 12-31-04, 10:22 PM

wayne,
did you knock down your old shop and build that one behind your house? the lift must be nice instead of a pit.....

mike

Stone · 12-31-04, 11:45 PM

Nice Wayne! That spare is looking kind of tiny, huh?

Happy New Year's!

crushers · 01-01-05, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickboy

wayne,
did you knock down your old shop and build that one behind your house? the lift must be nice instead of a pit.....

mike

i wish, that was the tire shop...
one day maybe a quonset with a glass front... i can dream, right?

darkman · 01-01-05, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the info.

Actually, the reason that i'm asking is because there is an LJ in TO that i'm looking at. However, before I make a decision, I would like to verify that the engine is reliable, and the suspension can be modified to support 33 inch tires.

I am pretty confident with my 40 ... but this is new territory for me.

Mike

crushers · 01-01-05, 08:38 PM

i am running 31s on the LJ and with out PI is it really quite gutless. to run 33s on a LJ will be pushing it, in my opinion.
this truck has 163,000 km on it, no lift. with 31s and PI it really does move quite nicely.
just my observations
in your case i would recomend a BJ74. more power and you can run 33s without a lift.
cheers

darkman · 01-02-05, 11:50 AM

Thanks Wayne

I think that i'll still take a look the LJ; however, i will certainly take your advise into consideration.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Mike

crushers · 01-02-05, 12:46 PM

i have seen a couple LJ78s in Japan with lifts and good sized boots but they are running the 2LTE or the larger 3L engine.
cheers

TFS55 · 01-06-05, 05:49 AM

yes there is OME springs for the LCII. 30mm front and 40mm rear. we have installed a lot of them, we even installed an ARB bumper for a LC70 with a little modifications on the bumper to fit.

crushers · 01-06-05, 07:32 AM

looks nice, is that a 1990?

Chef BoyarDEE · 01-07-05, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFS55

yes there is OME springs for the LCII. 30mm front and 40mm rear. we have installed a lot of them, we even installed an ARB bumper for a LC70 with a little modifications on the bumper to fit.

what size tires is that running? it looks like a pretty nice stance.

cruiser_guy · 01-08-05, 06:49 AM

Isn't the 2L-T motor the same one that came in the diesel 4x4 mini truck back in about 1985 or so?

beanz2 · 01-08-05, 09:10 AM

Yup, the same one as in the No. American diesel mini truck 1984-86 I think.

TFS55, it looks like the LJ you posted is a RHD to LHD conversion? Taken in the Phillipines, right? Can you get pics of the interior, floor between the seats and the firewall? Curious about the work they did. Thnx.

Dave

12-30-04, 09:03 PM	#1
darkman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 88	LJ 73 suspension lift options Hello Regarding the European LJ 70/73 (Landcruiser II), are there lift kits (OME, Ironman, etc) that would provide a moderate (2 - 3 inch) lift? Does anyone have experience with these vehicles? Specifically, I was wondering about the 2L-T engine and the coil suspension. Thanks Mike

12-31-04, 05:42 AM	#3
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	i am installing my first propane injection kit on a 2LT today as well as an electric fuel feed pump. i will be installing a lift also on this unit. this LJ71 will become my test truck for the next few months. i will give the et times after the install (once it warms up). how big a tire are you planning on running? last year i ran a set of 31X15.5X15 mud tire on a stock LJ71 with no rubbing at all. got any pics of your truck? cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

12-31-04, 11:29 AM	#4
Stone IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: BC, Canada TLCA# 13772 Posts: 1,992	31x15.5x15 is a damn fat tire Wayne. You mean 10.50? There's some nice LJs in your site that I've noticed...one under $10k! If I only had a money tree in the backyard I'd snap up that ragtop BJ70 from you. Cheers. __________________ Stone's Land Cruiser & Flyfishing Pics Flyfishing British Columbia: www.flyfishbc.com bcfishingreports.com

12-31-04, 12:31 PM	#5
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	nope 31 x 15.5 X 15... Goodyear XT terra tire my little narlies... __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

12-31-04, 01:28 PM	#6
Stone IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: BC, Canada TLCA# 13772 Posts: 1,992	Wayne: Was it this one?: __________________ Stone's Land Cruiser & Flyfishing Pics Flyfishing British Columbia: www.flyfishbc.com bcfishingreports.com

12-31-04, 04:01 AM	#2
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 6,308	Mike Ill assume your in Europe. This is an aussie company popular with owners of coil sprung 70s. The site is partially closed for upgrades so you may have to revisit or send an email. http://www.dobinsonsprings.com/html/catalogues.htm There are a couple of owners that visit this forum occasionally and may pop up. What did you need to know about the 2LT motor? I dont know much about them but others will jump in.

12-31-04, 03:41 PM	#7
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	these ones: http://www.crushersrule.com/gallery/...Jeep&id=j54_54 __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

12-31-04, 10:22 PM	#8
Stickboy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 302	wayne, did you knock down your old shop and build that one behind your house? the lift must be nice instead of a pit..... mike __________________ 1986 FJ60 - 13BT/H55F powered (BJ60T?) 1986 VW Turbo Diesel Jetta w/ straight veg. oil conversion 1992 Dodge Ram 250 - 5.9 diesel All running 100% Homebrewed Biodiesel made from waste oil and homepressed mustard seed oil....

12-31-04, 11:45 PM	#9
Stone IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: BC, Canada TLCA# 13772 Posts: 1,992	Nice Wayne! That spare is looking kind of tiny, huh? Happy New Year's! __________________ Stone's Land Cruiser & Flyfishing Pics Flyfishing British Columbia: www.flyfishbc.com bcfishingreports.com

01-01-05, 08:17 PM	#11
darkman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 88	Thanks for the info. Actually, the reason that i'm asking is because there is an LJ in TO that i'm looking at. However, before I make a decision, I would like to verify that the engine is reliable, and the suspension can be modified to support 33 inch tires. I am pretty confident with my 40 ... but this is new territory for me. Mike

01-01-05, 08:38 PM	#12
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	i am running 31s on the LJ and with out PI is it really quite gutless. to run 33s on a LJ will be pushing it, in my opinion. this truck has 163,000 km on it, no lift. with 31s and PI it really does move quite nicely. just my observations in your case i would recomend a BJ74. more power and you can run 33s without a lift. cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

01-02-05, 11:50 AM	#13
darkman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 88	Thanks Wayne I think that i'll still take a look the LJ; however, i will certainly take your advise into consideration. I'll let you know how it goes. Mike

01-02-05, 12:46 PM	#14
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	i have seen a couple LJ78s in Japan with lifts and good sized boots but they are running the 2LTE or the larger 3L engine. cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

01-06-05, 05:49 AM	#15
TFS55 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 95	yes there is OME springs for the LCII. 30mm front and 40mm rear. we have installed a lot of them, we even installed an ARB bumper for a LC70 with a little modifications on the bumper to fit. Attached Images

01-06-05, 07:32 AM	#16
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	looks nice, is that a 1990? __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

01-08-05, 06:49 AM	#18
cruiser_guy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mixco, Guatemala/Cranbrook & Vancouver, B.C., Canada TLCA# 16387 Posts: 7,002	Isn't the 2L-T motor the same one that came in the diesel 4x4 mini truck back in about 1985 or so? __________________ '82 BJ60 H55 tranny, AXT turbo 3B diesel, high nickel alloy head, A/C, BDS lift, factory PTO, Aussie rear locker, OEM LSD front, 4:11's, 32's, PERFECT frame! '76 FJ55, 3B turbo, alloy head, H41 tranny, 3 sp. transfer, 33's, A/C, PTO winch, long range tank! '67 FJ45LV shop project c/w 3B turbo diesel transplant & H41 4 speed, 3 speed transfer, PTO! www.wirrell.com

01-08-05, 09:10 AM	#19
beanz2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,126	Yup, the same one as in the No. American diesel mini truck 1984-86 I think. TFS55, it looks like the LJ you posted is a RHD to LHD conversion? Taken in the Phillipines, right? Can you get pics of the interior, floor between the seats and the firewall? Curious about the work they did. Thnx. Dave

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