2" or 4" lift (1 Viewer)

[Rudical]

I asked if anybody had advice last week and I have read through tech links and forms, but could not find too much to make a decision. I want to replace the suspension in my 71 FJ40 and was wondering if any knew if I had to modifications to the drive line if I went with a 4" lift or if I should go with a 2.5"?

 

[D'Animal]

What type of wheeling are you going to be doing? If your factory springs are sagging a 2.5" will look big.

 

[Rudical]

Not anything to extreme just some moderate stuff to start.

 

[Rudical]

Not anything to extreme just some moderate stuff to start. Would like to put 33's on the rig.

 

[my64fj40]

You should be o.k. Some cases require some driveshaft mods because of the lengthened distance between the t-case and drivesahft flange. But you won't know if that is needed until the kit is put on. And normally this is only on SOA vehicles.

I had to lengthen mine when I put my 4in lift on, but I think that was because the p.o. had already trimmed the driveshaft too much when the SBC swap was done.

 

[lone gunman]

no you will not have to modify your drive lines with the 2.5 or 4 inch lift. if i had it to do again i would do the 4 in and not the 2.5 lift that i did. but i am now thinking spring over or spring over front and 4 link rear. good luck!

 

[Rudical]

I am looking at the Pinniacle kit from JT Outfitters, been looking at quit a few any other suggestions?

 

[PScottBx]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?p=997979#post997979

4"IMHO... Search a bit... quite a good bit on this.


Good luck to you!



Scott

 

[my64fj40]

I am looking at the Pinniacle kit from JT Outfitters, been looking at quit a few any other suggestions?

Haven't heard many good things about those.

I would look in the direction of HFS from Cool Cruiser of Texas or Old Man Emu kits. Both come in 2.5 and have a good history.

 

[Rudical]

Looked at those, is the money worth it? I still have other stuff to fix on the FJ. Found one site who said the Skyjackers is worth the money. I still plan on taking out the front axle from a '76 FJ55 I have for the disc brake. The rest, not sure anybody need parts?

 

[secretagent]

I am looking at the Pinniacle kit from JT Outfitters, been looking at quit a few any other suggestions?

you might want to search "pinnacle' here. I've heard there have been many problems with them. ( I haven't experienced it)

 

[Full_Throttle]

Mark's off-road

Give Mark a call.
http://www.marksoffroad.net/catalogue/Catalogue17.html

 

[Ian Rogers]

Give Mark a call.
http://www.marksoffroad.net/catalogue/Catalogue17.html

true that his truck flexes like mad