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While I've not run through all the paces, I can notice a real difference with Eibach shocks compared to the IM nitros. As was as hoped/anticipated, the OEM-like, albeit longer shocks from Eibach fit my application (1-1.5"lift with no extra weight).

Thanks all for replies, all right on point. I ordered the Eibachs (E60-82-086-01-10 and ... -01) from Shock Surplus, as these appeared to be the only option that claims to be OEM ride quality, but designed for 0 - 2.75" lift. The foam cell pros were indeed much more expensive.

Well this thread seems on point to my question regarding shocks for my '01 LC. When I bought it last year, it had from the previous owner a 2" lift kit from Iron Man, including stiff springs, torsion bars, gas shocks and diff drop. Rode like a log wagon. Advice from this site was to back off on...

Many thanks. Feel confident now regarding next steps.

Thanks. Hope your surgery goes well with quick rebound.

Thanks much to all who took the time to read my tome, and share your experience. With my stockish log wagon, and no current plans to carry logs, the consensus is that I am way over sprung in the front, as well as the rear. Recommendations include backing down to a softer “medium” rear spring...

Greetings all! First Land Cruiser, 2001 with 238k miles, bought a few months ago. I've been reading this forum since, and have replaced timing belt, water pump, heater T's, plugs and valve cover gasket, as well as new leather on front seats. I am now on a quest to fix the suspension. I've read...