FJ60 Suspension Question

[studawg]

I put the full Ironman kit on my 62, with greasable anti-inversion shackles and steering damper for around $1300. Install went fine and the suspension is great. I also installed a basic kit without shackles or damper on a 60 and same story, around $1100. Fits great and looks great....

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Those are 31x10.50s

American Eagle series 100 16 inch alloys. With 285-75-R16. Fit like 33s

I just put a set of those on my Excursion and my bro-in-law saw them and liked them so he bought a set to put on his tan 60. They are sweet. Same exact tires too!

 

[DRB]

Update: talked to Kurt and bought the OME light/medium kit including shocks, u-bolts and bushings. Using my stock shackles and pins, and based on what I'm reading, plan to grease the heck out of the shackles/pins/bushings as I put it together. Mine is a late-model '85 and so has the thin rubber pad on the spring seat plate. Should I plan to remove the rubber pad (it's pretty toasted, I'm sure) or just leave it in place when I put everything back together?

 

[FishTown]

OME with 33s View attachment 1195129

Did you build the bumper? Looks pretty killer!

 

[ravenplague]

Just from what I gathered around from other mudders is that OME does not need the rubber mat or metal hat. I wished i had used them to help even out the rig. I have a slight stink bug but no bid deal

 

[DRB]

Got the u-bolts off on one side and am having a devil of a time knocking out the pin and shackle. Hitting it pretty good with a small sledge and doesn't want to move. I've doused it in PB Blaster and will let it sit overnight, but if anyone has other advice on getting these babies out, I'm all ears.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Heat it up with a torch until the rubber smokes and burns. It takes awhile because you need it hot all the way through. Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher handy. It's a really messy job but it will get it done. I'd get new shackles too, but your call.

 

[MicahMan]

I have owner 5 fj60s and every single one ended up with an old man emu lift. Two were used lifts but the truck looked dynamite and way better with 33s.
Call Kurt and just do it. So much nicer

 

[DRB]

Thanks, @Cruiserdrew . Looks like a torch may be in my future.