Best coil sprung chassis under a 45LV?

[woytovich]

Dreaming of a coil sprung 45LV and was thinking swapping in a coil sprung chassis would be the "best" way... I THINK the 76 series Land Cruiser is a close match dimensions-wise. I had been considering this chassis but I lost it to a faster buyer.... anyone have any input in this?

 

[2fpower]

I saw that Redline is offering a 45 four door model with an 80 series running gear. Anyone have details on that build?

 

[cruisermatt]

Redline might

 

[hdjtachtig]

FJ cruiser? Wheelbase is 2690 mm / 105.91"

 

[woytovich]

FJC... Now THAT would be interesting....

 

[cult45]

I always assumed an 80, but a 105 might be good also.

 

[woytovich]

An 80 is just too wide...

 

[cult45]

Yeah it is a bit wider, but this guy used a weird offset rim and made it work. The V/LV is wider than the regular 45, no?

 

[woytovich]

No... same axle width - I think

 

[crushers]

wheel base
LJ78 is coil front and rear, wheel base width is almost perfect and disc front and rear. very smooth ride.
lv45 2650
lj78 2730
hzj79 3180
hzj75 2980

 

[cult45]

The LJ series as you know crushers runs a Hilux [Landcruiser II, Prado] final drive ratio and gearbox - but a Landcruiser t'fer case. So this would have to be taken into account. I had an RJ70 in North Queensland - my first car actually. Smoother than my third car - a BJ42. A lot smoother.