FZJ71 Suspension Discussion

[Park Ranger]

The LC is currently sitting on OME suspension (springs front, leafs rear), I want to try something different.

I was really sold on Dobinsons, but then started looking into parabolics, which Dobinsons only has for the 78/79 and newer models. Which means if I want rear parabolic springs, I need to go with Terrain Tamers.

Could one do Dobinsons IMS all 4 corners, Dobinsons Springs up front, and Terrain Tamer parabolics? Or would I want to upgrade the rears to MMR to better adjust for the different springs?

 

[Park Ranger]

Looking at the catalog it appears both IMS and MMR are not available for my LC, they list it as "70 Series (1999 to 2004)" and only show the twin tube shocks. So perhaps this is a moot point.

 

[cruisermatt]

Which specific springs and shocks do you have currently? What are your goals?

 

[crikeymike]

Looking at the catalog it appears both IMS and MMR are not available for my LC, they list it as "70 Series (1999 to 2004)" and only show the twin tube shocks. So perhaps this is a moot point.

For Dobinsons, there are twin tube, IMS and MRA 3-way adjustable shocks made for your 71 series, it's just not common to sell them here in the USA.

Front and rear twin tubes and IMS are stocked in the USA, front MRA's sometimes, but the rears aren't.

 

[Park Ranger]

Thank you @crikeymike, very helpful. I was going by this page.

@cruisermatt goals, I want to try something new. I have no complaints with the OME suspension.