I am fairly new to the scene, but have been learning over the past 6 months now on owning an FJ40 and dealing with some of the common problems seen on these beasties. One thing I look for more information on is shackles...and how they relate to ride height. So some questions I have:
1) What is the primary purpose of a standard shackle?
2) What the hell are reverse shackles, how are they different from standard shackles and why do some owners use them?
3) Do shackles determine the actual height setup of an FJ40? General example...if you are looking to raise your rig by 4", you need shackles that are within that desired spec?
4) Finally, do springs have anything to do with ride height? I understand that different spring specs will determine the performance overall, but not sure on ride height.
1) What is the primary purpose of a standard shackle?
2) What the hell are reverse shackles, how are they different from standard shackles and why do some owners use them?
3) Do shackles determine the actual height setup of an FJ40? General example...if you are looking to raise your rig by 4", you need shackles that are within that desired spec?
4) Finally, do springs have anything to do with ride height? I understand that different spring specs will determine the performance overall, but not sure on ride height.