U-bolt flipkit (1 Viewer)

[FJ40Bama]

Hello all,
I recently bought 4 new 4inch lift springs for my FJ40 with 1 and 1/2 shackle reversal on it. Now I am looking at the u-bolts and I am thinking it is easier and more realistic to mount them up top or flop them around.

I see lots of flipkits online has anyone built these themselves? if so can you give me some plans or should I just buy the kit itself?

I would appreciate any info.

What about shock relocation also? The mouting point on the cruiser seem a little goofy looking and all.
Thanks Tom

 

[Jerry D.]

I read about using GM axle plates (part # 1559 2588, about $15 each) to put on top of the axles, making a 3/8 plate for the bottom of the springs and buying longer U bolts to do the job. One of the plates has to be modified by adding an extension due to its location next to the differential housing. I plan on trying this, but not until next month.

The information and pictures are on MUD somewhere, but can’t find them right now with a search. Look around and search for GM flip or something like that…

Jerry D.

Edit...here is the thread, on the 60 board: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=103113&highlight=bolt+flip

 

[Pin_Head]

If you can weld you can make this style spring plates from steel tube. The clearance is actually better than flip kits and they slide over rocks better.

 

[Tankota]

That's actually the style of plate I used before I was SOA. Advanced Handling in oregon was the place that made them first. They worked really well.

 

[FJ40Bama]

Pin head

Can I get the dimensions for the plates that you made? I have lots of square tubing and a welder, I just would like to see how big it is etc.
Thanks Tom

 

[Pin_Head]

Can I get the dimensions for the plates that you made? I have lots of square tubing and a welder, I just would like to see how big it is etc.
Thanks Tom

It would depend on the width of your springs. I used a 7 inch long piece of 3x3 OD 1/4 inch wall HREW tube cut in half length wise and strips of 1.25 x 1/4 inch steel. The plates are "old school" but lots of guys in my club run them. The shock mounts are 1.25 inch 1/4 angle with 5/8 inch bolts.

 

[mr_manny]

Mr. Ross Stewart from land cruiser advanced handling was quite the creative cruiser head,
here are some pics of his ubolt/skid plates :

Cost - $125 for all 4

Very pleased with quality, and customer service from LCAH...nice job Ross

Seriously doubt he has any left (LCAH is no more), but here what I have as far as contact info:

Phone: (541) 967-0233
E-mail: sales.lcadvancedhandling@comcast.net

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

Hey all,
I’m in the process of trying the U-Bolt flip with the GM plates and 5/8” U-Bolts. I have all of them on except for the one that needs to be modified. I will be working on that one this weekend. I’m planning on doing a write up with “lessons learned” but I’m sure I won’t get to it for a few weeks. I’m doing this in conjunction with some other stuff.

So far, the installation has been a PIA. This is mostly due to poor planning on my part. I think if I did a couple of things different, things would have gone together a lot smoother. I’m still very pleased with the end result so far. Of course I still have the most difficult one to do yet.

Personally, I like the ones that Pin Head recommends. I didn’t go this route because I like to do my own work and I was afraid that my little cheapo wire feed welder wouldn’t get enough penetration. I’m having a buddy weld the extension on the modified GM plate for me.

I also have a diagram with the GM plate hole pattern and a couple of helpful links that I will add to the write up. If anybody needs this stuff now, send me a PM.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

I've been using the LCAH u-bilt skid plates for a few years now, and have been happy with them. The gold anodized (sp.) finish has held-up well.

"Pinhead," your version looks good - perhaps even "beefier" than the LCAH version.

"jcj_78FJ40," your rear u-bolt flip looks like it is coming together nicely!

Regards,

Alan