Best 4 inch 60 series lift kit (1 Viewer)

[Dailydrivingfj60]

Looking for more then the 2.5 inch lift that I have on my FJ60. Would love to go to a 4 inch lift and would love some help finding the best one.

I'm also having problems with the vacuum system and was wondering about getting rid of it, thoughts?

Thanks!

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• Dailydrivingfj60
• Jan 18, 2016

Sitting petty

 

[BGarcia88FJ62]

I really don't think there's a vendor out there that makes a true 4" lift kit for an FJ60 you'll have to go to a custom set. or build your own
hybrid set, plenty of previous threads on this subject. Search and you shall find.
As far as vacuum leaks. you'll have to fix'm or replace. Being your in California I'd imagine having to pass smog regulations is a must.
so you won't really be able to get rid of anything. Plenty of info on this as well.

 

[Jdog]

are you open to a coil conversion?

 

[OSS]

Arcing springs far enough to give the cruiser a 4" lift will create a very harsh ride. The springs become more arched (as opposed to flatter) and don't flex as well. A combination of longer shackles and more curved springs can lift it higher - but the handling, steering and ride quality will suffer (except on the rubicon)

 

[mattressking]

Custom springs, you're looking at about 1400 for a set from Atlas or Alcan.

Download the FSM from this site and fix the vacuum lines. You have to keep it all unless you have a guy or tagged in a non smog county.

 

[MarkBC]

Spring over axle?

 

[Willard]

Ok I am sure I will get thrashed for this, but I have my notes. Man-A-Fre has a 4" kit. It is utilizing a shackle reversal kit and OME springs.

Now my justification for this note. My first FJ60 had this. I bought it from a nice guy out in Colorado who drove it from there to Eastern Canada and back. I bought it in CO and drove it home to Virginia. I then drove it all over the place. The next owner had it for a number of years and sold it, then the newest owner showed up on Mud at some point with it.
Never were there tracking issues, off road issues or anything that I know of. So done right it works. It was spring under and just fine. It was running 35" tires as well. To add I had no problem at 70 MPH with the kit (that cruiser had a V8 conversion)

From my understanding Poorly done it is a nightmare, done right it works.

 

[Dailydrivingfj60]

are you open to a coil conversion?
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That would be ideal, what do you have in mind?

 

[Dailydrivingfj60]

Ok I am sure I will get thrashed for this, but I have my notes. Man-A-Fre has a 4" kit. It is utilizing a shackle reversal kit and OME springs.

Now my justification for this note. My first FJ60 had this. I bought it from a nice guy out in Colorado who drove it from there to Eastern Canada and back. I bought it in CO and drove it home to Virginia. I then drove it all over the place. The next owner had it for a number of years and sold it, then the newest owner showed up on Mud at some point with it.
Never were there tracking issues, off road issues or anything that I know of. So done right it works. It was spring under and just fine. It was running 35" tires as well. To add I had no problem at 70 MPH with the kit (that cruiser had a V8 conversion)

From my understanding Poorly done it is a nightmare, done right it works.

Thanks man, this helps.

 

[Dailydrivingfj60]

Spring over axle?

I'd rather not do it that way, my buddy did that and he rig handles like s***. He ended up taking it off.

 

[Jdog]

@TRAIL TAILOR has a coil conversion kit. He’s converted several and hear the ride is amazing.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Here is the latest 3" coil conversion.

J

 

[NYIronPig]

Here is the latest 3" coil conversion.

J

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LOVE that hood!

 

[Tennessee80]

Here is the latest 3" coil conversion.

J

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Along with the better ride quality, not having springs and UBolts hanging down under there is a big upgrade. I guess the leaf spring guys can do a UBolt flip...?

 

[MarkBC]

LOVE that hood!

That rig looks a lot like the Sandy 60. They merged a 60 and 79 hood.

Along with the better ride quality, not having springs and UBolts hanging down under there is a big upgrade. I guess the leaf spring guys can do a UBolt flip...?

The 76 on 4WD action is always getting hung up in the mud on his spring hangers and the 80 goes through OK.

 

[Jdog]

Here is an example of Dobson 4” lift with TT coil kit

FJ60 LS conversion and trail tailor coil conversion

I started disassembling Fj60 a couple of weeks ago. I'm going with marks v8 conversion kit and because i'm taking the front fenders off I decided to put trail tailor coil kit on as well. I had a lot mounts I need to cut off my frame to get it ready motor and coils mounts. I cut off reverse...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Jdog]

Oh and TT is only 278 miles from Bend OR. Just sayin........

 

[Skniper]

Here is the latest 3" coil conversion.

J

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OMJeebus!

 

[Dailydrivingfj60]

Here is the latest 3" coil conversion.

J

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Get out of here with that, thats so sick!

 

[Dailydrivingfj60]

Oh and TT is only 278 miles from Bend OR. Just sayin........

Haha, I'm 100% buying this conversion kit! I can't tell you how many times I've been stuck from getting hung up on the stock suspension.
Thanks for the connection!