Extra Leafs

tonkota · 05-13-09, 11:41 AM

Anyone have some extra leafs laying around for a FJ60-62? I'd like to beef up my spring packs with out lifting it sky high.

Spook50 · 05-13-09, 01:58 PM

I'd just order the full length AALs from MAF. That's what I got on my 62 and you've seen how it looks with the 31" mudders on it. Personally I think that's how it should have set when it rolled out of the factory.

tonkota · 05-13-09, 03:24 PM

Yeah, I had them in the MAF shopping cart, but I always worry about their shipping costs. I suppose I could just call them huh?

What'd they charge you for shipping?

bigndn · 05-13-09, 08:24 PM

Hi, guys! I ordered new 4" lift springs from Summit for my '85 mini. IIRC, shipping wasn't that bad. Of course, they just slapped a sticker on each spring pack, but it worked out fine. Hope that helps.....

tonkota · 05-14-09, 09:21 AM

I'm not worried about shipping costs, just Man-A-Fre's shipping costs. They seem to be all over the place and won't tell you until it ships.

I love ordering from Summit.....

Spook50 · 05-14-09, 09:44 AM

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I'm not worried about shipping costs, just Man-A-Fre's shipping costs. They seem to be all over the place and won't tell you until it ships.

I love ordering from Summit.....

Yeah I honestly can't remember how much they were when I ordered 'em. I ordered a ton of other stuff from them at the same time and from SOR, so I had all sorts of extra numbers on those receipts.

tonkota · 05-19-09, 10:29 AM

I think I might order 4 leafs from cruiserparts.net. I like the AAL, but I don't want it any taller (since I'm a short feller) and I load the hell out of my roof rack. I only need a little more support. Hell, if I could mount them as over loads I'd be very happy.

bigndn · 05-20-09, 10:28 AM

What about a custom pack from Pohl Springs there in Spokomton?

tonkota · 05-20-09, 11:33 AM

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What about a custom pack from Pohl Springs there in Spokomton?

$130 for a pair of leafs......

Cruiser Parts seems to be winning so far. They offered me 4 leafs for about $100 including the ride. I haven't hear back from any of the private sellers on MUD yet.

Keep them ideas coming!

Oh, and by the way, I am a poor guy so this has to be sort of inexpensive (at least until my wife is done with school (2 years)).

bigndn · 05-21-09, 08:58 AM

Have you tried Spauldings or the Pick-n-pull????

tonkota · 05-21-09, 12:06 PM

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Have you tried Spauldings or the Pick-n-pull????

Nothing so far and I won't call Whitey's. But this gives me an

bigndn · 05-27-09, 09:34 AM

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Nothing so far and I won't call Whitey's. But this gives me an

Nice

!!!

tonkota · 06-01-09, 11:11 AM

Well, I found a set of rear packs in MT. They will be driving through Spokane in a couple weeks. Thanks to MUD! I will try just a couple leafs first and see how it feels. Maybe add one to the front packs as well.

tonkota · 06-09-09, 08:36 AM

Well, this ended very well. I bought a pair of rear packs from a guy in MT. He had a buddy who was on his way to Seattle from Wyoming. Well, they showed up this morning at 6:30 and I couldn't be happier! Land Cruiser people rock.

bigndn · 06-09-09, 01:28 PM

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Well, this ended very well. I bought a pair of rear packs from a guy in MT. He had a buddy who was on his way to Seattle from Wyoming. Well, they showed up this morning at 6:30 and I couldn't be happier! Land Cruiser people rock.

Glad to hear it!

NOW GET THAT PROJECT DONE SO WE CAN WHEEL IT!!!!

TeamMoore · 07-02-09, 05:46 PM

I have a big leaf spring problem... the notorious lean. Seems that my springs are flat.. normal sag, but the lean is throwing off my alighnment. I think I am going to get new springs all the way around. Since I am new at fixing things, any reccomendations before I start the process?

tonkota · 07-02-09, 09:44 PM

Air tools are your friend

Start soaking the bolts etc with some penetrant.

I wish I had a shop, we could do it in a day. If you don't mind working in dirt (I'm used to it now) I don't mind helping you out. I've got all the tools we need.

Spook50 · 07-06-09, 10:57 PM

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Air tools are your friend

Start soaking the bolts etc with some penetrant.

I wish I had a shop, we could do it in a day. If you don't mind working in dirt (I'm used to it now) I don't mind helping you out. I've got all the tools we need.

Kroil is where it's at. I've got I think four cans or Aerokroil in my garage right now.

Sure wish my driveway was level so I could get the truck up on jackstands and start tearing into it once I get the Duster back on the road.

TeamMoore · 07-07-09, 11:51 AM

Sounds great... I just need to order the new springs. What kind of springs should I be looking at. I see many different kinds listed on this site, but are there ones you all in Spokane reccomend?

tonkota · 07-08-09, 05:04 PM

Cruiser Outfitters

OME Dakar if you are lifting.

Pohl Spring here in town if you are not.

Dirtsquirt · 07-09-09, 05:11 AM

This is a common problem I have seen posted here many times, that there is a shim to get rid of the lean.
providing it is the standard cruiser lean. and not worn out springs.

Its worth doing a search. 20.00 shim and minimal wrenching effort and expertise required.

tonkota · 08-07-09, 12:09 PM

Before (sad saggy wagon, barely loaded at Mill Pond Camping ground):

After (happy sittin' higher loaded even heavier at Lake Thomas camping ground):

Spook50 · 08-08-09, 11:47 AM

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Before (sad saggy wagon, barely loaded at Mill Pond Camping ground):

After (happy sittin' higher loaded even heavier at Lake Thomas camping ground):

Looks like it worked out well. My hope is that, being that the leafs are from factory springs, they won't settle too fast. The AALs are mighty thick and mine are starting to settle just a bit. Not much, but just slightly.

How's the ride? Nice and comfortable?

tonkota · 08-08-09, 03:59 PM

It rides fine unloaded, like a truck. Loaded it just feels a lot more stable. I'd think they won't settle much at all either since they have been beaten down for 20 years