I'm looking at doing my suspension on a 1971 40 and am wondering price and kits and advice thanks guys.
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Some pictures of it right now
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skyjacker/blistein
It depends what u want. You could take those springs apart, paint them, and install new bushings and shocks.
Bilstein shocks are the bees knees... Get the OME 2.5" without shocks "get bilsteins" and anti inversion shackles.
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I have been very satisfied with the Skyjacker springs (minus the religious pamphlets
), and the Bilstein shocks made a HUGE difference in ride qualitydid I mention I have owned the 40 for more than a dozen years by now and would buy the same set-up again
I run 4+ products anti-inversion shackles in the rear, and some combination of custom and 4+ shackles in the front
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what do you guys think of this kit that i found https://skyjacker.com/shop/suspension-lift-kit/l40ks-h/#configuration
I've had them all, OME is only 2.5" but has the best ride. Skyjacker gives you the 4", but the ride wasn't that great. I'd consider the HFS's as well. The best riding spring I had was the BDS, but they aren't making LandCruiser springs any longer. Bilstein shocks are great shocks, I've always run the Rancho 9000's which have treated me well.
For those running the 2.5" OME/Bilstein combo, do you find it gives you sufficient clearance to run 33x12.5 tires?
OME 2.5" recently installed (nitrocharger sport shocks -not bilsteins). For reference, those are 31" tires (shackles were back ordered when I put the springs on so I still have to add those which should add another half in or so in the back). I think 33's would fit
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Thanks, guys. I might split the difference at 32". I'm a long ways from new tires though....
brian
SILVER Star
Sky jacker soft rides.
4" and 33s.
4" and 33s.
GA Architect
SILVER Star
HFS 4 inch lift, longer shackles and 35's. Nice road ride, flexes well and after 12 years it's only sagged an inch.
Captn Conch
Life Begins Above Timberline.
I went with Pro Comp 2.5". Currently in the motivation mode and primary mental planning mode. Although I have sprayed engine degreaser all over shackles and ubolts and have test loosened them and then retightened. So far nothing frozen. I will soon pull the britches up, take a deep breath and dive in. They have good reviews and decent price.
I am such a "stalker". I think your rig is about perfect. I mutter "sweet" every time you post a photo
