How tall does your SOA stand?

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S&S1stCruzer

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I know there's a lot of variables with this question, but trying to get a rough estimate of how tall my fj60 is going to stand with new OEM springs and a SOA with 33's or 35.

Thanks for all your help with this.
 
scottryana said:
I think a SOA with stock springs and 33" might look kind of funny. I would guess you could add 5.5"-6" plus the difference in tire size.

Ryan.
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isn't it common to use stock springs or evening flat springs for SOA?
 
Mine sits at 77" with de-arched heavy-duty OMEs and 35" MT/Rs on 8" rims.
 
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SOA on stock spring add a leaf in the rear, shackle reversal with extended shackles in the rear. tires are 35x12.50 on a 15x10 wheel.
 
CaliCruiser said:
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SOA on stock spring add a leaf in the rear, shackle reversal with extended shackles in the rear. tires are 35x12.50 on a 15x10 wheel.
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Your probably hitting 80"+ inches don't know if my garage can handle that...yikes.
 
S&S1stCruzer said:
Thanks! How much more or less of an arch does you OME have compare to a new set of stock OME's?
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Dunno, mine are completely de-arched, but it's tough to give you a measurement because my OME's had been under the truck for about 8 years before they were de-arched, the last two of that already SOA. Here's a shot of my Cruiser to give you an idea of how it sits:
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Exiled said:
Dunno, mine are completely de-arched, but it's tough to give you a measurement because my OME's had been under the truck for about 8 years before they were de-arched, the last two of that already SOA. Here's a shot of my Cruiser to give you an idea of how it sits:
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Thanks, Nice FJ!
 
My garage has a 83.5" opening and I can drive in but only with 1"-2" on clearance. I am running 35's with stock springs and an add-a-leaf at each corner.

First pick is 35's, stock springs and add-a-leafs.
Second pic is 33's and stock springs only.
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TOY350 said:
My garage has a 83.5" opening and I can drive in but only with 1"-2" on clearance. I am running 35's with stock springs and an add-a-leaf at each corner.

First pick is 35's, stock springs and add-a-leafs.
Second pic is 33's and stock springs only.
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Did you have to use wheel spacers for the 15 x10's?
And did you "Add-a-leaf" to clear the 35"s or just to get some extra lift?
 
S&S1stCruzer said:
I know there's a lot of variables with this question, but trying to get a rough estimate of how tall my fj60 is going to stand with new OEM springs and a SOA with 33's or 35.

Thanks for all your help with this.
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If you can wait a couple of days I'll have pics of before and after with tapes on the fenderwells as well as the bumpers : )

Brian

full write up to come but I'll get basics out first.
 
S&S1stCruzer said:
Did you have to use wheel spacers for the 15 x10's?
And did you "Add-a-leaf" to clear the 35"s or just to get some extra lift?
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No wheel spacers, you can check the "what wheels will fit" thread for the part number if you want it.

I put the add-a-leafs on because I was bottoming out the rear and the ride was too soft (hence the bottoming out). I still get excellent articulation with the add-a-leafs in.
 
The sliders are not completely boxed and will bend when abused, we made them the weekend before my first McGrew Trail Ride for some protection. If I end up being able to keep my 60 I would love to get a set 2badfj's sliders. These do work fine, but have the potential of bending up pretty good if you abuse them. The step works great and I covered it with some Austrialian diamond plating to match my Kaymar rear bumper. I can send you more pictures and details if you have further interest, just send me a PM.
Sliders 5.webp
 
Im sitting at about 85" with add-a-leaf in the rear. With the roof rack Im sitting 90"+. I'm running 35's.
 
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