81 BJ42 new suspension in B.C .???

[The Beej]

Brand new to the forum. Bought a BJ42 last fall it has been sitting in storage over the winter.
I need a new suspension system for it, would like to go with OME, and run 33 12.5 15's on it.
I'm in Kelowna, BC. Just need a little advice about where my best bet is to get it from.
Lucky enough to have a great friend who is a diesel mechanic with his own shop who will help install it.
Any advice greatly appreciated

Cheers

T .

 

[Varty Yo]

Welcome to the forum!!!

Im in western canada and also have a 42. Lots of vendors here that can hook you up with OME. Try Ebi they are close or cruiser outfitters. If your in a pich call Dan at 4wheelparts in Edm but he can be pricey

 

[Curt]

Most places that carry ARB products can get the lifts.

 

[Yellowknifer]

I ended up getting mine from Dan at 4wheelauto and don't really have any complaints. The shackles and bushings in that "kit" were terrain tamer but everything else was OME. I tried to check with a few other suppliers but no one had stock. I was looking for someone who had it available for pickup while I was in the area so I could save shipping.

 

[stevebradford]

Also recommend dan at 4wheel maby do some research first and figure out what you want out of it because ome has different options like medium and heavy duty spring packs and normal or anti inversion shackles

 

[Curt]

You could try North Shore Offroad/Sport Trucks unlimited.

 

[The Beej]

thanks for all the info and suggestions
greatly appreciated
for anyone who has done a regular OME lift
2 or 2.5 shackles I guess
will I have to replace the break lines as well ?

cheers

T

 

[Yellowknifer]

I didn't have to replace brake lines but they recommended I install castor shims in the front to remove steering issues. My front spring plates had welded shims so I didn't install the included ones...

 

[Tin basher]

You could try baja North in Kamloops a bit closer to you
Ebi will ship to you as well

 

[The Beej]

Thanks to everyone for the information.

 

[plastickite]

Thanks to everyone for the information.

Hey I'm thinking of importing a BJ and was curious how the diesel is in day to day driving. Not highway necessarily but on normal roads. What's it like?

 

[stevebradford]

Love it! I had a 40 with the 2f once ungh... now I have 3b's and I fill up with fuel half as much when I did the swap I dident feel like I lost any power either

 

[plastickite]

Love it! I had a 40 with the 2f once ungh... now I have 3b's and I fill up with fuel half as much when I did the swap I dident feel like I lost any power either

That's good to know! FJs are a little harder to find overseas so most of what I see are BJs. I'm hoping I can find one that I can drive and do long term work on.

 

[The Beej]

Hey I'm thinking of importing a BJ and was curious how the diesel is in day to day driving. Not highway necessarily but on normal roads. What's it like?

Had it on the road for 3 weeks last fall just after I bought it. Stored it for winter.
Can't give you a good idea on being a daily driver, found it just find around town for the limited time I drove it.