Recent content by westcoaststeve

Thanks for the info!

That would be an easy trip for me!

Are you tempted to convert the rears to Skyjackers as well?

Where in MT are you?

Thanks for the picture! That is a really good looking lift with a good shackle angle. When you take the top off does the rear come up substantially?

Are you still running OME 2.5" springs in the rear? By shorter shackles, do you mean stock length? It looks like your shackle geometry is about right. Did you shim both axels? At this point, I am really leaning towards the Skyjacker 4" springs with Bilsteins. I would like to see a side picture...

It sure seems like the OME springs are popular but I have a feeling that good marketing is likely why they sell, not necessarily a great lift. I have also seen lots of mixed reviews on the OME lift kits and I am convinced I can do better with less money. I am sold on Bilsteins. The price is...

How does it ride on paved roads or the highway? I hear the skyjackers are pretty rigid.

I have a '72 FJ40 and I have been looking for the best combination of shackles, springs and shocks...and of course there is just an abundance of information out there. I am hoping we can get it narrowed down a little bit here. Here is what I want: 1. I want to run 33x10.50 tires 2. I want to...