Recent content by LucyProject

Awesome - thanks! I saw this thread, but I wasn't sure it was the best way to link it or not. I'll do it anyways.

I just wrapped up installing a skid plate I bought from ToJo Products 3 years ago. I believe I found it on iH8Mud, and I believe it's a "Downey" skid plate (Time + Age = poor memory). Anyways, I filmed the experience, and posted it to YouTube. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. Also...

I would like to know if this worked out in the end.

Oh boy... Welp, want to take a guess on type? There are 5 spring total (front and rear)

That's definitely and interesting though, but it flexes really well off-road. I tend to think its more of a shackle angle/crappy shock and maybe stiff spring problem. In extreme conditions it works pretty good. Its the non extreme conditions where things get violent.

You recognized them as Rough Country as well? Thats 2 now.... That may just be the problem then. Grr... That's gonna take a little more coin than just new shocks.

Ah... So you recognize the springs? I had know idea what there are. But, I have heard others complain about the "rough" country springs before - just didn't know I had them.

The springs or the shocks? Because, I don't even know what springs they are, haha... But if you are talking about the Ranchos, then your comment was the one I've been waiting for, and the reason I peppered the internet with posts and comments world wide, lol. If you are talking about the...

I was leaning the same way. It really handles extreme terrain well, but is down right violent on gravel roads and asphalt. I've had a few old jeeps that have basically the same suspension set up that road quite a bit better. I don't expect a Cadillac, but based on my passed experiences, it...

I have the "3 to 4" leaf packs. I haven't loosened anything up to see if anything is seized or over tight. I guess that should be my next step. I've had a few old jeeps that have basically the same suspension set up, but were MUCH nicer on and off road.

Yeah - I can figure out travel distances. I'm just not sure if I have a shock problem, leaf problem or both problem. I was hoping to find someone with a similar set up that could tell me if the have the same problem and/or knows how to correct it. I've had a few old jeeps that have basically...

Very rough. On highway and gravel roads, there doesn't appear to be any absorption of bumps. Its like the shocks or springs are way to stiff, and the only move when the terrain is extreme.

Okay, brain trust. I have a very specific suspension scenario, and I'm hoping one of you had the exact same scenario and can point me to the perfect solution. I have 79 FJ40. The previous owner did a spring reversal on the front, and lifted the rig around 2.5". It appears he kept the...

@Maddog72 - I live down in Centralia now, but I grew up in Mason County (Agate & Spencer Lake roads off Hwy 3). There is a lot of beautiful area out there. I was just out at Tahuya last weekend with my 40. I spent the day slow crawling around the 4x4 trails. It was our first time, and we were...

An old post, but I too would like to know how comfortable as well as durability???