1978 fj40 recommended springs and shocks? Ideas ?

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I Need new springs and shocks for a rebuild... OME kit is the plan but way too expensive

any ideas for a 2” lift and good for gravel forest roads?
Thanks
 
I've got Pro Comp Springs with Bilstien Shocks - Purchased from Justin at Redline - @RLMS -

Very satisfied with what he recommended.
 
Thanks @777Gage . I am happy you are happy! Our Ultimate kit is less expensive and works great with a non loaded 40! @eaj71

Red Line Ultimate lift kit

Justin
 
Different shocks front and rear also depending on year. The shocks I send with the kit have .5" longer travel than the suspension at full droop and have .75" of shaft showing at full stuff. So I guess I have never looked at the shock part numbers via 0-2 -2-4" spec'd out from bilstein. I run 4 different shock part numbers depending on the year of the cruiser for both front and rear! I hope that helps.

Justin
 
My Hell Creek Suspensions kit is still great. Tom sells 2.5 & 4” kits.

Their website is dated but it works.
 
Thanks all for the replies !!
 
We would love to help @ Cruiser Outfitters should you decide to go with an OME kit. Full 40 Series kits start at $1485, that included springs, bushings, shocks, ubolts, greasable shackles and greasable spring pins, steering damper and hardware kit. If your stock shackles and pins are in decent shape and/or you don’t need a steering damper, the kit is event less. We stock some different stock options (Tokico and Bilstein) should your build be on the lighter end of the spectrum.
 
KimoTheBJ40 said:
you guys in the shop tomorrow? Would like to give you call for some info.
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We are in the shop, I will be out until 1pm MST. Give us a call
 
cruiseroutfit said:
We would love to help @ Cruiser Outfitters should you decide to go with an OME kit. Full 40 Series kits start at $1485, that included springs, bushings, shocks, ubolts, greasable shackles and greasable spring pins, steering damper and hardware kit. If your stock shackles and pins are in decent shape and/or you don’t need a steering damper, the kit is event less. We stock some different stock options (Tokico and Bilstein) should your build be on the lighter end of the spectrum.
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I’m a big fan of my OME 2.5 lift. I don’t have any experience with the others mentioned above, so I can’t compare. For reference though, I have a v8(lighter) and 8274 winch(heavier) in front and full cage, custom bumper w/35” spare and cooler in back. It sits level and rides nice.
 
RLMS said:
We are in the shop, I will be out until 1pm MST. Give us a call
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I have an 84’ with what I believe to be original springs and shocks. That said, I want to keep the look, in regards to height, the same. I have a new set of 31x10.5 BFG’s on it so I don’t want it raised so they look small. I want this to be a DD with some offroad capabilities. I want a smoother ride. That said, I have some ability to work on this but not much. I did change out my 69’s suspension to HFS but it was straight forward with no modifications. So I’m looking for as good a setup as I can find, with no modifications to drive shaft, etc..

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Clifton Bennett said:
I have an 84’ with what I believe to be original springs and shocks. That said, I want to keep the look, in regards to height, the same. I have a new set of 31x10.5 BFG’s on it so I don’t want it raised so they look small. I want this to be a DD with some offroad capabilities. I want a smoother ride. That said, I have some ability to work on this but not much. I did change out my 69’s suspension to HFS but it was straight forward with no modifications. So I’m looking for as good a setup as I can find, with no modifications to drive shaft, etc..

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Have you considered just going with a little longer rear shackle to fix the sag and maybe some Bilstein shocks? I think you’ll get the best ride staying with your stock springs. Just my two cents. That’s what I did and my ride is really nice… for a 40!
 
EStein said:
Have you considered just going with a little longer rear shackle to fix the sag and maybe some Bilstein shocks? I think you’ll get the best ride staying with your stock springs. Just my two cents. That’s what I did and my ride is really nice… for a 40!
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actually thinking about doing just that! Which shackles did you get?
 
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