Got 40?

[Nonoriginal]

Whooo Hooooo

 

[CruisinGA]

If you are planning on replacing springs, do that and stay away from extended shackles.

Longer shackles = worse ride=no good on a DD.

Get skyjacker/ome 2.5 or 4" kit and some greasable shackles and call it done.

I used SOR's anti-inversion ones. they work like most.

I have the SOR bestop, it is OK.

 

[usmcruiser]

Congrats, It is good to see you took everyones advice and didn't get the yellow/box rollcage POS.

I hope you have fun. And welcome to the addiction.

 

[DocB]

Remember that 2 inch over stock length shackle only gives you one inch of lift. Higher shackles in front give you more road walk or wander due to lateral leaning/instability. Slightly longer shackles are ok (I use 1 in in front, can use longer in rear with less issues.) The tires on it look like 31s. Consider keeping these until you can afford/install a lift kit. Or consider 32X11.50 with 2 inch rear and one inch front shackles. The rear tend to sag and need a little more help; the rubbing issues on a 40 are usually on the rear and on a 60 usually on the front. 305 is a good motor for a mildly to moderately built 40. Congrats. (note: when people quote shackles, they mean inches over stock not inches of lift, which is one half .)

 

[Romer]

There is a thread in the FAQ on soft top. There are big differences between the STC and Bestop.

 

[Landpimp]

congrats.................now flip the bezel

 

[e rock]

In your position, I wouldn't spend a dime more than is necessary on tires until you can run what you want. I'd pick up some used 31's from the buy-n-sell or whatever for $75, and run those until you get your suspension set up the way you want (for now at least).

As said above, to run 33's you'll need some super-long shackles since your springs are so flat and that's not going to help your ability to stay in your own lane. I have about 3" of lift and trimmed rear fenders and can still rub my 33s if I try hard.

I guess I assumed that you meant 33x12.50, not 33x9.50 ?

 

[Ian Rogers]

now flip the bezel

every one hates the bezel being upside down so much.... I think im going outside right now and putting it back on upside down. LOL

 

[Outback]

Don't consider any top except the 2004 STC zipper top. Specialty Top Co. has the best design to date next to Eshan's OEM top.

Yes, go get some cheap tires that have better tread at the used tire place and wait until you have the suspension you want to get the appropriate tires.

I have wheeled the piss out of my 40 with a 2.5" lift and 33x9.50 & now 33x12.50 tires. If it's a daily driver I'd go with the 2.5" lift for handling and comfort. And if you do go that way, wait for the OME Dakar setup. Check with SleeOffRoad about availability. Worth the wait.

Good luck!

Jody.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

So, what's the deal with Dakar? Is it better than the stock suspension for comfort?
Nonoriginal, I'm also of the opinion that the long shackles are not the way to go, especially for the front end.

 

[Cdaniel]

Glad your happy with your choice. Looks good and if it's better in person, cool. I assume that diamond plate turned out to be just armor and not bandaids. And did you find out why the p-brake was missing?

 

[Nonoriginal]

I'll heed the majority of the advice here and wait until my suspension is set up right. Thank you for the advice. The Diamond plate is Armor, and the p-brake is still a question. Our best hypothesis, was the PPO took it out during the swap and just never put it back??? I'm going to install one as soon as I find it.

Today was the first full day of driving, and it will take some getting used too. I LOVE the rumble and three on the floor. I'm Looking into power steering, and Disk brakes as well.


BTW -I got some looks from jeepers. You know that glazed over look as they wish they were me! Lol.