1968 FJ40 Shackle Mount Replacement (1 Viewer)

[capnnard]

Hi All,

One of my rear shackle mounts is busted and I plan to replace both. Any suggestions on either replacement parts or things to keep in mind are welcome. She's mostly road driven and only sees mild trails on occassion. There are many suspension threads here but if you have a favorite for upgrading the ride on a 90% road vehicle I'd be very interested.

Thanks

 

[ijonesinsp]

I think you're probably looking at one of the following:

• Having one made and installed (or yourself if you have the skills)
• Finding a donor frame and pulling that part
• Rewelding the old one in place

I'm pretty sure you won't find any replacements off the shelf for that.

Good luck!

 

[B y r o n]

I think you can find what you want from this company.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

BTB sells them it looks like. I'd be willing to bet somewhere like RedLine sells them as well.

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers. Replaces OEM Part Number: 48405-60010. Designed to OEM Specifications.

btbprod.com

Looks like the same set is available from Man-a-Fre

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers - Landcruiser Parts

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers. Replaces OEM Part Number: 48405-60010. Designed to OEM Specifications.

manafrelv.com

My guess is folks like Valley Hybrids or RedLine might have options as well

You'll still need someone to weld it on for you.

The best thing I've done to upgrade the ride on my truck was moving to a fresh set of shocks and a Old Man Emu 2.5" lift kit. I would say, over my sagged (nice and soft) stock springs they were a marginal improvement in ride at best. Most of the "gain" in ride comfort was removing the load leveler shocks the truck had been running which left it way over-sprung. It still doesn't ride like a cadillac, but it's a leaf-sprung truck with a 90 inch wheel base...It's not supposed to ride smooth!

 

[ijonesinsp]

I think you can find what you want from this company.

BTB sells them it looks like. I'd be willing to bet somewhere like RedLine sells them as well.

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers - BTB Products - Land Cruiser Restoration and Parts

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers. Replaces OEM Part Number: 48405-60010. Designed to OEM Specifications.

btbprod.com

Looks like the same set is available from Man-a-Fre

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers - Landcruiser Parts

Rear Spring Perch Set for 1958-1980 4x-Series Toyota Land Cruisers. Replaces OEM Part Number: 48405-60010. Designed to OEM Specifications.

manafrelv.com

My guess is folks like Valley Hybrids or RedLine might have options as well

You'll still need someone to weld it on for you.

The best thing I've done to upgrade the ride on my truck was moving to a fresh set of shocks and a Old Man Emu 2.5" lift kit. I would say, over my sagged (nice and soft) stock springs they were a marginal improvement in ride at best. Most of the "gain" in ride comfort was removing the load leveler shocks the truck had been running which left it way over-sprung. It still doesn't ride like a cadillac, but it's a leaf-sprung truck with a 90 inch wheel base...It's not supposed to ride smooth!

Well I guess you learn something everyday!

 

[-MaTTi-]

Any suggestions on either replacement parts or things to keep in mind are welcome.
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I would just knock it back in place and weld it properly.