suspension

  1. VMAX

    Should you grease the leaf springs?

    I am in the process of restoring the leaf springs suspension on my '81 BJ42 and somebody recommended I should grease the leaf springs. I've searched the forum and the internet and came across divergent opinions on this matter: NO, you should never grease or oil the leaf springs because...
  2. a_traut_man

    SOLD  Looking for Used 80 Series 2" Lift with Shocks- Austin TX

    Hey guys, looking for a used 80 series 2" lift in decent condition. Don't need a heavy set up and no real preference on brand. Central Texas would be great but open to paying for shipping if need be. Will be going on a 1995. Thanks in advance.
  3. leon7pro

    Thoughts on Manafre drop brackets vs off set bushings

    I have a ‘97 FZJ80 with an OME 3” lift. It’s been my daily driver for over nine years - been running it for almost three years without any caster correction. I need to get this done. I have the OMECA77B Caster Correction Kit(Bushings). But now I am thinking I should go with the 3Manafre...
  4. W

    2.5" or 4" Lift...Shackles, Springs and Shocks

    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...
  5. A

    Wanted  Stock rear shackles fj40

    Looking for stock rear shackles for a 77-FJ40. Don’t need bushings have boxes of those. Used is fine as long as in good shape.
  6. S

    OME lift kit/suspension. Heavy load vs medium load

    Hello, this is my first time posting in this forum so my apologies if this formatting or anything is incorrect. I plan on getting a OME 2.5” lift for my LX450 but I’m unsure whether to get heavy load springs or medium load springs. I don’t currently have a heavy bumper or winch, but I plan to...
  7. I

    Ride Rotten - Think I know the cause, need advice

    Hi there, I have an 2006 Lexus LX470 that I am selling to my dad for more rugged use than my daily city driving. But there are a few issues I want to fix prior to handing it off to him: The ride is abhorrent and is like sitting on an AK-47 The AHC system seems to be auto-correcting on the...
  8. Sykoslug

    For Sale  Las Vegas: 100 series spare tire cross member & hoist,stock suspension parts, plus OME 2865 rear springs

    Hello mudders, Up for sale: Spare Tire cross member and Hoist- $150 stock factory oem Front Upper Control Arms- $75 Stock front differential cross member -$50 **SOLD** - Rear Upper Control Arms $50 for Both Lower Control Arms- $50 for both Toyota/Tokico front shocks w/approx 30K miles on them...
  9. EsbenDenmark

    HZJ75 Suspension for both light AND heavy loads

    I am building an overland camper on the base of a 1994 HZJ75 pickup. The camper box will be demountable, so I will also be using the truck without the heavy camper box. I just weighed my truck and it is 2100kg unloaded, but with the camper box it will be more like 3000kg I see 4 main options...
  10. A

    Body movement/wiggle on rear end

    I'm trying to identify the cause of some movement in the rear end of my 100 series Land Cruiser. It's like a small wiggle or shift back and forth of the rear of the body over the axle. I recently replaced all four shocks and rear springs with OME 865s, which was needed and improved the overall...
  11. J

    SOLD  80 Series Rear Bump Stop Blocks

    80 Series Rear Bump Stop Blocks 2 inch New with hardware 50$ shipped
  12. hotdogger

    Too much rake? SOS

    So in order to get a slight lift and increased payload in my LC 100, I had OME 863 springs installed in the rear. To counteract the rear lift, I had my mechanic crank the torsion bars to the max. From the center of the hub to the fender, I'm currently sitting at roughly 20.25" in the front...
  13. Beehanger

    Suspension replacement advice New FJ60

    Hi all, Purchasing clean fj60 with 237k in LA on tuesday. Engine rebuilt but needed a little updating (air filters, battery, NGk wires, distributor cap, plugs etc). Likely needs new suspension soon its seen a little offroading, the guy selling owns an LC shop which is sweet and is checking and...
  14. Trusty Rusty

    SOLD  Houston, TX - FZJ80 Rancho 5000 Series Shocks - Low Miles/Street Use Only - Very Good Condition

    Howdy Mud - Hope y'all are doing well! Posting a set of front and rear Rancho 5000-series shocks that I recently removed from my 1994 FZJ80. Previous owner installed these somewhere in the last ~5k miles. I recently upgraded/refreshed the suspension with a full Dobinsons 'stock height' setup...
  15. G

    For Sale  4 OEM Toyota AHC Globes

    4 OEM Toyota AHC Globes purchased from eBay less than two weeks ago. Too many parts of my system need replacing, so I am switching to a conventional setup. Globes have less than 100 miles on them. I paid $965, asking $800.
  16. G

    For Sale  AHC Parts (Washington State)

    Hello, I have an assortment of AHC parts I will be selling from two different vehicles. **ALL PARTS SOLD AS IS** 2000 LX470 with 185k miles -All Four AHC Globes (Getting 8-9 gradations, rough ride, probably need to be recharged) $50 for all four + Shipping -All Four Accumulator’s (the part the...
  17. G

    LX470 Suspension Opinion

    I have a 2000 LX470 with 185k miles that I inherited from my father. Ive been getting everything up to date with maintenance, and the suspension is something I just kind of forgot about until now. My mom has a 2006 LC that has an OME Medium kit on it, and I noticed that my LX was driving rougher...
  18. G

    Suspension Recommendation

    I have an 07 GX470 with KDSS and I have had no real issues with the drivability of the vehicle until this weekend. I was driving my friend to the airport when I noticed my ride went from a smooth and comfy one to bouncy and harsh. Every bump felt much harder, and the car felt bouncy. I tried...
  19. LC200ER

    Suggestion Needed! BP51 Rear spring misaligned

    I have been hearing squeaks from driver side rear suspension. I got under the car and found spring misaligned. Does anyone has any suggestion of how could it has happened? I did some intermediate wheeling in the past weekend, but it doesn't seem to make sense of why the spring would end up in...
  20. Brian Maenpaa

    vibration after 2-3" lift

    I recently installed OME lift springs on my 80. 2" inch up front and 3" in the rear so it's level under load. Everything is perfect under load, but when I'm light, I get vibration on the highway decelerating between 60-70 mph. I'm assuming its one of the drive shafts just out of its ideal...
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