FJ60 and FJ62 spring packs (1 Viewer)

[Mike S]

I am considering that, for now, at least, I will spend my money on ARB lockers, and get my springs re-arched and remount them with with inverted U bolts, better shackles and greaseable pins/bushings. I am looking for 1-1/2" of additinal lift, and better on-road articulation (ride) when pulling my trailer.

I understand that the FJ62 rear spring pack has an additional leaf, not found on the FJ60 spring pack. My 60 has 6 leaves in the rear. Does the Fj62 have seven?

If this is the case, I will buy a used set of 62 rears, re-arch all four springs, and mount everything up.

Reasonable plan???

Mike S

 

[Landpimp]

yep, fj62 one more rear leaf then a 60, I forget how many but one more. Ride height is from what I can tell is the same, I am guessing the 62 uses thiner leafs for a better ride.........but not sure, but am sure 62 has one more.

to the rest of your plan.......dunno?

 

[theferg]

Your plan doesn't sound too bad, but I'm not sure how much life you really get out of re-arched springs. I guess if you get the rear springs for cheap (I payed $100 for a complete FJ62 spring set) and get them all re-arched for cheap, and they last ya a good year or two, then it'll probably be worth it.

But, CCOT HFS FJ60/62 springs are only $596 for the set...

-Ferg-

 

[roscoFJ73]

If your getting ARB lockers it sounds like you intend to do some serious offroading so I would forget the rearched springs and get some new ones. The new suspension will improve the offroad ability of your cruiser.

But, CCOT HFS FJ60/62 springs are only $596 for the set...

You going to have to pull them off (@#$%pita) and take them somewhere to have them reset.For a few hundred more you can have new ones that wont need replacing again in 1-2 years.
My 73 series has 8 leaf 60 series springs on the back.TJM sold them as light duty,the heavy duty had one more.As landpimp suggested it may be all in the thickness of the leaves

 

[Mike S]

I counted. My 60 has 6 leaves in the rear pack, the 62 has eight. Cost of rearching is about $140 per pair. Cost of OME or ALcans is $400+ per pair. I thought it would be useful to check out the alternatives.

Whether I go with new or re-arched springs I'm "going to have to pull them off (@#$%pita)...". How long ANY springs will last is a moot question.

So, pay $300 buck for re-arching or over $800 for new springs. The difference can buy some other goodies...

Mike S