A couple of questions for the FJ60 vets out there.

[bri368x]

When I was in high school, all I ever wanted was the new FJ60 wagon. About 2 years ago, after 20 some odd years of wishing, I broke down and bought one. I quickly experienced all the the FJ60 had to offer, including the cost of smog repairs and parts.

However, I still love the thing to death. It starts every time, and hauls all of my outdoor gear along with my 2 dogs.

Now I have decided to add some more off road items for it. I need some heavy duty shackles, and I am wondering about length. I want to put 31's on it. I don't want to go any higher than necessary as I do drive it on the highway often enough. Will 31's fit with the stock shackles with no problem?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[bridges]

I have sagging springs and stock shackles on my '84 running 31" BFG all terrains with no rubbing issues at all, you should be good.

 

[trucruiser]

33x9x15 will fit without longer shackles on stock wheels.
31's shouldnt be a problem.

 

[bri368x]

I have sagging springs and stock shackles on my '84 running 31" BFG all terrains with no rubbing issues at all, you should be good.

Awesome. Thank you.

 

[Dave-T]

31's are no problem whatsoever. Where do you live cause I have a nice set of them for sale.


If you are going to upgrade your shackles I would do the shocks and springs at the same time. The improvement is night and day different.

 

[bri368x]

31's are no problem whatsoever. Where do you live cause I have a nice set of them for sale.


If you are going to upgrade your shackles I would do the shocks and springs at the same time. The improvement is night and day different.

I live in the SF bay area.

The wagon has seen some very limited time off road, if at all. Tires, shocks, and shackles are just about a must at this point.

 

[cfdlighthouse]

I live in the SF bay area.

The wagon has seen some very limited time off road, if at all. Tires, shocks, and shackles are just about a must at this point.

i have a set of HD lift shackles i just pulled off my 60 when i put an OME lift on i can take a photo and post if you want to see them.

 

[RockDoc]

While you are working on your suspension, if nothing else, have a good look over your stock springs to make sure they aren't broken at all. To do it right, you would really have to remove the u-bolts and "covers" under the axles. I think this is a common place for leaves to break, and you don't realize it until you put another set of springs on.

 

[bri368x]

Excellent tips everyone. I thank you.

 

[bri368x]

i have a set of HD lift shackles i just pulled off my 60 when i put an OME lift on i can take a photo and post if you want to see them.

Sure.

Just out of curiousity, how much lift did they give you?

 

[cfdlighthouse]

Sure.

Just out of curiousity, ho much lift did they give you?

here are the pics comes with grade 8 bolts with nylon lock nut.

the fronts are 5.25 center to center and the rears are 6.25 center to center. i think this is equal to 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch lift.

if your interested send me a pm

 

[Tvaldriz]

Welcome! Another local cruiserhead!

I'd go with 31 inch tires. Lots of choices and good roadability.