4 inch spring suggestions

[gater75]

Ok, I did a search on the forum to no avail. Any suggrstions on 4 inch springs, I have been sort of looking at the BTB Legend springs, the HFS 4", but read some bad stuff sbout this on the forum here, or maybe the downey springs. I was wondering if anyone had any expereince with the BTB springs? I had the rancho 2.5 on my 78, but they were stiff as a 17 yr old in a nudey bar.
TIA
Rod

 

[HI^C]

SOA, search my posts on this, wish i had done it 6 yrs ago.

 

[G_Stratton]

I've been happy with my Skyjacker 4" softride springs.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

I have a set of Alcans on my FJ40. Good springs and good ordering experience. More beef than the softrides I had previously. I run 35's with this set up and no issues.

 

[65swb45]

Ask Ige about her recent spring experience. Something about sucking wads! You'll get a lot of education in a hurry.

 

[CruisinGA]

Been running skyjackers for 1.5 yrs. no complaint, I see no reason to spend more money on any other SUA lift. That said, I am biding my time and saving my pennies for SOA.

 

[gater75]

SOA would be ideal, but the wife and I are both college students now, and time and money are both a scarce. I know that SOA can be done fairly inexpensively, if you have the right materials, and some ultra mechanical friends with all the right equiptment, but the BTB springs are less than some of the others and looked well designed. I have a 2 inch body lift, and want to clear my 36s, with no or minor rubbage. My 78 rubbed like a beatch.
Rod

 

[66fj40x2]

I've been really happy with my BDS springs. They seem to have held up to two years of trail use well and ride really well. I added Rancho RS9000x's last year and they also help soften the ride. The warranty is really hard to beat too.

 

[trainrech]

I'm running the BTB 4" springs on the rear and 2 1/2" on the front (+ shackle reversal). Had serious shackle inversion problems initially. Solved it by installing longer shackles and removing a leaf. Now it flexes out nicely. I didn't specifically choose BTB, but received them in a swap for labor deal.

 

[FJBen]

+1 For Alcans...have 4" to 4.5" on my 55. Ride nice, flex pretty good, AND you get to specify weight ratings...for extra supplies...completely customizable...

 

[Deep South Cruisers]

TPI 4" springs

tpi4x4.com they usually have a sale this time of year and I got a coplete kit with anti-inversion shackles, black diamond shocks and ome leaf packs for around $700.

 

[JasonH]

From what I've seen... Stay away from Pinnacle. Skyjacker's are nice. HFS are very nice. If I were looking for 4" springs, I'd probably go with them.

 

[65swb45]

Another option:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7928064451

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Mark-those look really nice. I wish I needed them. A set of custom Alcans is close to $800 so this is a great deal. What's the story on sourcing them?

 

[DocB]

I have a set of these "Burbank" springs on the front of my 40. very stiff and fewer/thicker leaves. there are better options. Hope this helps.

 

[Yoda]

Has anyone installed one of those "Hell Creek" spring sets they sell on ebay? Look to be a 3 leaf spring.
How do they ride?

 

[PabloCruise]

Anyone have any experience w/ the Downey 4" product?

 

[PabloCruise]

While we are at it, where do people llike to get their greasable pins from?

 

[CruisinGA]

I got my greasables from SOR.

My skyjacker springs from 4wheelparts.com $630 and I was done.

The hell creek is a repackaged rough country I believe. Crap. Don't buy it. Also, be sure you are getting a deal if buying off ebay, its easy to get hosed.

I have no experience with the Downey springs and never plan too. I don't care how good the part may be, I've never heard a good thing about Downey aside from their products.