Fj40 on 80 coils and axles (2 Viewers)

[YoYoHo]

I agee that the 80 chassis and suspension are superior to the 40 series chassis with the 80 suspension swapped on.

However if someone planned to keep the 40 series chassis to try and retain more of the original vehicle but plans to ditch the leafs regardless, would you feel the 80 suspension is an up grade or should one go another route? Consider the rig I am asking about is not a hardcore wheeler but more of a mild overlander type trail rig. I would prefer to maintain better road manners than crazy trail articulation.

You have to remember that suspension is all about geometry so if you want to use 80 series parts then as long as you get your geometry right you will be fine.

The thing is it just means you have two points on constraint, you have the 40 chassis and the 80 series arms so you will need to design locations accordingly.

 

[LeRoy Cordova]

stretch or shorten the 80 chassis.