69 fj40, What shocks for Restore

[mcwinery]

I am restoring a 69 FJ40 and looking at replacing all the shocks and steering stablizer. Any suggestions? I am considering using KYP GR2 Shocks and Monroe Steering Stabilizer.
Font Shocks part #344426
Back Shocks Part #344090
Thanks in advance

 

[Fast Eddy]

Bilsteins and a factory steering damper. KYBs are very stiff.

 

[mcwinery]

Bilsteins are not available for rear Shocks. Also factory steering damper is not available.

 

[Coolerman]

Steering stablizer : Napa Replacement: # SC2916

Compressed: 13.250
Extended: 22.250
Travel Length: 9.00

OEM Steering Stablizer 22" Extended 13 1/2 " collasped

 

[lc69hunter]

I just bought a suitable substitute for the factory steering stabilizer at SOR

 

[FF LC FREAK]

Bilsteins are not available for rear Shocks.

Yes they are. You just have to do your own homework. Figure out the compressed and extended length and then go here - Bilstein. Figure out the part number you need and then go to your favorite Bilstein supplier and tell them. Boom! Bilstein shocks for the rear.

 

[mcwinery]

Thanks for the help. Ordered shocks and steering stablizer today. Now I need to find shakle bushings. Anyone have a source. I called one place and they want $6.00 each. I need 32 of them.

 

[JackA]

Why 32 bushings? You have 2 rigs?

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

OE Toyota parts.

Call "Cruiser Dan" at American Toyota in New Mexico - he can get you these parts at a good price.

Good luck!

Alan

 

[mcwinery]

Yes I have 2 rigs but I cant count. I ordered 24 bushings. They are suppose to be here on Tuesday. I did have a little problem figuring which way to mount the front shakle. I ended up finding a picture of my ride before I took it to be sandblasted and saw how they were mounted. The L shaped attachment need to go facing inward towards the center of the truck. I am having problems getting off the front stablizer. I dont have a pickle fork and it is damm tight. I have a neighbor who is bringing over his pickle fork tomorrow to help get it off.