What if you need new springs but don't want a lift or only 1 inch? (1 Viewer)

[sproggy]

Seems like all the suspension kits give minimum 2.5 inches of lift. I am only running 31 inch tires and need new springs. I maybe need an inch of lift or nothing at all. What's a guy to do?

 

[Rusty 72]

Have read Atlas or Alcan can make anything you want.

 

[JackA]

Alcan can and has made stock replacement springs.

 

[Tennessee80]

Maybe get your springs re-arched or add-a-leaf?

 

[1969FJ]

Well, do not always believe 2.5 lift. I got Dakar, OME, and advertised 2.5. After install, about 1.5 to 2.00 at best. I do have a winch up front.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

@sproggy
I’m in same boat. Just want stock height replacements.
I’ll try @JackA ’s recommendation Alcan.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Here is their web link
Alcan Spring - Manufactures Fine Custom Leaf Springs

 

[sproggy]

I mean, I can put the 2.5 inchers but I hate a jacked up truck with no rubber to match those empty wheel wells. Looks crappy. I'll take a look at Alcan, too .I actually have an add-a-leaf in my front springs but my ride is rough. And I have 2 inch lift Rancho springs in the back but they are about 20 years old now. RIde is squirrely!

 

[sproggy]

...have not read good things about re-arching. Sounds like it doesn't last long at all.

 

[wngrog]

TPI lists stock height springs

TPI 4×4 Landcruiser Parts and Accessories

 

[sproggy]

TPI lists stock height springs

TPI 4×4 Landcruiser Parts and Accessories

Interesting. I wonder if anyone has a review on them? Who makes them, TPI or someone else?

 

[77mustard40]

Interesting. I wonder if anyone has a review on them? Who makes them, TPI or someone else?

Not sure but I do know one owner that has their TPI Smokey Mountain lift and it rides nice. Give em a call and talk it over, it may be a lower cost option than Alcan.

 

[cult45]

Terrain Tamer do stock height springs.

 

[sproggy]

Terrain Tamer do stock height springs.

I'm checking it out. Can't find any prices but certainly looks well thought out. Except the catalog downloads sideways.

 

[sproggy]

I saw Man-a-fre also has stock height springs but availability seems to be an issue.

 

[sproggy]

Alcan would be $1160 for front and rear, 1 inch lift. Custom springs and bushings only. Not cheap but if you feelin' flush...

 

[wngrog]

Alcan would be $1160 for front and rear, 1 inch lift. Custom springs and bushings only. Not cheap but if you feelin' flush...

Did you call TPI?

 

[sproggy]

Did you call TPI?

I did not but I see on their website $350 for fronts with bushing, 0" lift and $320 for the rears, 0 inch lift (with bushings but nothing else). Am I going to rub with 31 inch tires and zero lift? Seems like maybe in extreme circumstances which I probably won't be in 'cept in a blue moon.

 

[wngrog]

I did not but I see on their website $350 for fronts with bushing, 0" lift and $320 for the rears, 0 inch lift (with bushings but nothing else). Am I going to rub with 31 inch tires and zero lift? Seems like maybe in extreme circumstances which I probably won't be in 'cept in a blue moon.

Man I run 33’s with 50 year old negative lift springs

 

[sproggy]

Man I run 33’s with 50 year old negative lift springs

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yeah but you have that killer green patina protecting you and yours. You must rub in the back sometimes? Or just very soft driving? Ok, I won't worry about a lift then.