Stock height springs for an FJ60 (5 Viewers)

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I realized that one thing I didn't order yet is shocks. I'm thinking I'll go with Bilstein. Any thoughts/suggestions?
 
Pretty sure these are them:
Front Shocks: BIL24-002479
Rear Shocks: BIL24-002561
 
Updated table including shocks:

CategoryPartStatusSupplierPart numberQuantityTotal costNotes/helpful links
SuspensionLeaf Springs - frontComing in April1981 - 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser front leaf spring, 5 leaves - https://www.generalspringkc.com/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-front-leaf-spring-5-leaves/SKU: 90-1121 set (2 inc.)$179.99Stock height springs for an FJ60 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/stock-height-springs-for-an-fj60.1270389/
SuspensionLeaf Springs - rearArrived1981 - 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser rear leaf spring, 6 leaves - https://www.generalspringkc.com/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-rear-leaf-spring-6-leaves/SKU: 90-1051 set (2 inc.)$189.99
SteeringSteering stabilizerNeed to pick upARB Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer - OMESD24 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-old-man-emu-steering-stabilizer-omesd24/_/R-BHWQ-OMESD24OMESD241$97
SteeringTie rod endsShippedhttps://cruiserteq.com/tie-rod-end-kit-fits-8-80-90-60-62-series-left-hand-drive/SKU:TRE690651 (kit)$122.50Tie Rod ends. Which ones do I buy? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/tie-rod-ends-which-ones-do-i-buy.1260112/
SuspensionLeaf spring and shackle bushingsOrderedLand Cruiser Polyurethane Leaf Spring & Shackle Bushings - https://www.sor.com/cat289.sor289-60-C24$63.60Need New Stock Sway Bar End Links - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/need-new-stock-sway-bar-end-links.797121/
SuspensionShacklesArrivedFJ40 FJ60 FJ62 BJ40 BJ42 HJ47 Spring Shackles Greasable 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts - https://btbprod.com/product/springs-shackles-greasable-fj40-bj40-fj60-62/SKU: 40-41762 (2 inc.)$118Current shackles are longer than stock shackels purchased - it looks like the current springs are sagging, which makes sense
SuspensionStabilizer bushingsOrderedFront & Rear Sway Bar Stabilizer Bushing Set - OEM - FJ60 & FJ62 1980 - 1990 - https://cruisercorps.com/collections/bushings/products/sway-bar-stabilizer-bushing-front-fj62-oemSKU: A2122$34.12
SuspensionFront shocksOrderedBilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorber - 24-002479 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-4600-series-shock-absorber-24-002479/_/R-BBGL-24-002479BIL24-0024792$160.00
SuspensionRear shocksOrderedBilstein 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber - 24-002561 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-46mm-monotube-shock-absorber-24-002561/_/R-BBGL-24-002561BIL24-0025612$161.98
 
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Updated table including shocks:

CategoryPartStatusSupplierPart numberQuantityTotal costNotes/helpful links
SuspensionLeaf Springs - frontComing in April1981 - 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser front leaf spring, 5 leaves - https://www.generalspringkc.com/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-front-leaf-spring-5-leaves/SKU: 90-1121 set (2 inc.)$179.99Stock height springs for an FJ60 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/stock-height-springs-for-an-fj60.1270389/
SuspensionLeaf Springs - rearArrived1981 - 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser rear leaf spring, 6 leaves - https://www.generalspringkc.com/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-rear-leaf-spring-6-leaves/SKU: 90-1051 set (2 inc.)$189.99
SteeringSteering stabilizerNeed to pick upARB Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer - OMESD24 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-old-man-emu-steering-stabilizer-omesd24/_/R-BHWQ-OMESD24OMESD241$97
SteeringTie rod endsShippedTie Rod End Kit - Fits 8/80'-90 60/61/62 Series Right Hand Drive - https://cruiserteq.com/tie-rod-end-kit-fits-8-80-90-60-61-62-series-right-hand-drive/SKU:TRE69060RHD1 (kit)$122.50Tie Rod ends. Which ones do I buy? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/tie-rod-ends-which-ones-do-i-buy.1260112/
SuspensionLeaf spring and shackle bushingsOrderedLand Cruiser Polyurethane Leaf Spring & Shackle Bushings - https://www.sor.com/cat289.sor289-60-C24$63.60Need New Stock Sway Bar End Links - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/need-new-stock-sway-bar-end-links.797121/
SuspensionShacklesArrivedFJ40 FJ60 FJ62 BJ40 BJ42 HJ47 Spring Shackles Greasable 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts - https://btbprod.com/product/springs-shackles-greasable-fj40-bj40-fj60-62/SKU: 40-41762 (2 inc.)$118Current shackles are longer than stock shackels purchased - it looks like the current springs are sagging, which makes sense
SuspensionStabilizer bushingsOrderedFront & Rear Sway Bar Stabilizer Bushing Set - OEM - FJ60 & FJ62 1980 - 1990 - https://cruisercorps.com/collections/bushings/products/sway-bar-stabilizer-bushing-front-fj62-oemSKU: A2122$34.12
SuspensionFront shocksOrderedBilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorber - 24-002479 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-4600-series-shock-absorber-24-002479/_/R-BBGL-24-002479BIL24-0024792$160.00
SuspensionRear shocksOrderedBilstein 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber - 24-002561 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-46mm-monotube-shock-absorber-24-002561/_/R-BBGL-24-002561BIL24-0025612$161.98
This is awesome! Thanks for putting it all together and sharing, this will be a big help. It looks like the overall cost is significantly less than one of the off-the-shelf lift kits as well. Keep us posted with the install!
 
About 5 years ago I ordered and installed some front stock height springs from SD Truck Springs after one of mine broke. They were just fine. I ran them for a few years before deciding to go with OME to increase carrying capacity. They are priced about the same as General Spring. Maybe another option to check if availability an issue.

 
This is awesome! Thanks for putting it all together and sharing, this will be a big help. It looks like the overall cost is significantly less than one of the off-the-shelf lift kits as well. Keep us posted with the install!
Will do! Just waiting on the rear springs to come in (about 2 weeks) and I'll throw everything on. And yes—definitely less than an off the shelf kit for those who want a high-quality stock setup.
 
About 5 years ago I ordered and installed some front stock height springs from SD Truck Springs after one of mine broke. They were just fine. I ran them for a few years before deciding to go with OME to increase carrying capacity. They are priced about the same as General Spring. Maybe another option to check if availability an issue.

Nice—good to know! I'm surprised that didn't come up in my Googling, but great to know there's another option.
 
I know this is a late reply, but Atlas springs out of California is one I am interested in. I am replacing the old OME springs/shocks on my 87 to stock height. I'll be using theirs with fox shocks back to the factory height. Good luck.
 
I know this is a late reply, but Atlas springs out of California is one I am interested in. I am replacing the old OME springs/shocks on my 87 to stock height. I'll be using theirs with fox shocks back to the factory height. Good luck.

What fox shocks are you going with? I'd love to run fox but not sure what fits.
 
@jawbone thank You for posting up the parts list on the suspension refresh. I just ordered all the items listed. for a refresh I am doing on an 87 fj60.
Great Job!
 
@jawbone thank You for posting up the parts list on the suspension refresh. I just ordered all the items listed. for a refresh I am doing on an 87 fj60.
Great Job!
Quite welcome! One thing to note: the front Bilstein's are on backorder for a long time. I got some really basic, cheap shocks from my local 4WheelParts store so I can get everything on, and will throw the better shocks on whenever they get in.
 
What fox shocks are you going with? I'd love to run fox but not sure what fits.
Yeah, interested to know what you're going with. I did a bunch of research and Fox never came up as an ideal option for a stock setup, but I'm a huge Fox fan based on my experience with their mountain bike suspension products.
 
Updated table including shocks:

CategoryPartStatusSupplierPart numberQuantityTotal costNotes/helpful links
SuspensionLeaf Springs - frontComing in April1981 - 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser front leaf spring, 5 leaves - https://www.generalspringkc.com/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-front-leaf-spring-5-leaves/SKU: 90-1121 set (2 inc.)$179.99Stock height springs for an FJ60 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/stock-height-springs-for-an-fj60.1270389/
SuspensionLeaf Springs - rearArrived1981 - 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser rear leaf spring, 6 leaves - https://www.generalspringkc.com/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-rear-leaf-spring-6-leaves/SKU: 90-1051 set (2 inc.)$189.99
SteeringSteering stabilizerNeed to pick upARB Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer - OMESD24 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-old-man-emu-steering-stabilizer-omesd24/_/R-BHWQ-OMESD24OMESD241$97
SteeringTie rod endsShippedTie Rod End Kit - Fits 8/80'-90 60/61/62 Series Right Hand Drive - https://cruiserteq.com/tie-rod-end-kit-fits-8-80-90-60-61-62-series-right-hand-drive/SKU:TRE69060RHD1 (kit)$122.50Tie Rod ends. Which ones do I buy? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/tie-rod-ends-which-ones-do-i-buy.1260112/
SuspensionLeaf spring and shackle bushingsOrderedLand Cruiser Polyurethane Leaf Spring & Shackle Bushings - https://www.sor.com/cat289.sor289-60-C24$63.60Need New Stock Sway Bar End Links - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/need-new-stock-sway-bar-end-links.797121/
SuspensionShacklesArrivedFJ40 FJ60 FJ62 BJ40 BJ42 HJ47 Spring Shackles Greasable 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts - https://btbprod.com/product/springs-shackles-greasable-fj40-bj40-fj60-62/SKU: 40-41762 (2 inc.)$118Current shackles are longer than stock shackels purchased - it looks like the current springs are sagging, which makes sense
SuspensionStabilizer bushingsOrderedFront & Rear Sway Bar Stabilizer Bushing Set - OEM - FJ60 & FJ62 1980 - 1990 - https://cruisercorps.com/collections/bushings/products/sway-bar-stabilizer-bushing-front-fj62-oemSKU: A2122$34.12
SuspensionFront shocksOrderedBilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorber - 24-002479 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-4600-series-shock-absorber-24-002479/_/R-BBGL-24-002479BIL24-0024792$160.00
SuspensionRear shocksOrderedBilstein 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber - 24-002561 - https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-46mm-monotube-shock-absorber-24-002561/_/R-BBGL-24-002561BIL24-0025612$161.98

4th item down is a RIGHT HAND DRIVE tie rod end kit. Is your truck right hand drive? Looks like left hand drive in the avatar pic.
 
Quite welcome! One thing to note: the front Bilstein's are on backorder for a long time. I got some really basic, cheap shocks from my local 4WheelParts store so I can get everything on, and will throw the better shocks on whenever they get in.
Yeah i got the notice they where on back order.
I did receive the rear though.
The leaf springs not getting them till May.
Quite welcome! One thing to note: the front Bilstein's are on backorder for a long time. I got some really basic, cheap shocks from my local 4WheelParts store so I can get everything on, and will throw the better shocks on whenever they get in.
 
Bilstein can rebuild shocks too. So if you can find the ones you want used but worn out it’s worth asking them about rebuild. They can also tailor the valving in some of their models to match your needs.
 
4th item down is a RIGHT HAND DRIVE tie rod end kit. Is your truck right hand drive? Looks like left hand drive in the avatar pic.
Wow, great catch! I updated the original post.

I copied the wrong link into the spreadsheet, but did actually order the correct part. In fact, I had originally emailed CruiserTeq to confirm the right kit. The correct SKU for lefthand drive is TRE69065 and the link is: Tie Rod End Kit - Fits 8/80'-90 60/62 Series Left Hand Drive - https://cruiserteq.com/tie-rod-end-kit-fits-8-80-90-60-62-series-left-hand-drive/

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Bilstein can rebuild shocks too. So if you can find the ones you want used but worn out it’s worth asking them about rebuild. They can also tailor the valving in some of their models to match your needs.
Great to know.
 

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