got my first FJ60

[Karo123]

Undercarriage shots

 

[Karo123]

More undercarriage

 

[NMfjCruiser]

Amazing condition. Congratulations.
There's your first job in the picture above, knuckle rebuild.

 

[glorm]

Dang! Nice looking rig - well done!

 

[TMW]

Looks amazing. An OME light / medium suspension kit would look great with 31" tires (that may be what is already on there?).

 

[TMW]

Looks amazing. An OME light / medium suspension kit would look great with 31" tires (that may be what is already on there?).

 

[mongoose2231]

Amazing condition. Congratulations.
There's your first job in the picture above, knuckle rebuild.

Yep

 

[mongoose2231]

Amazing condition. Congratulations.
There's your first job in the picture above, knuckle rebuild.

Yep

 

[CaptClose]

Looks great agree on the knuckle rebuild. Also, you might put new wheel bearings in while you're there. Maybe take a look at your brakes and lines too. You'll probably want to refer to your service records to see if that's been done recently though. Your springs are flat, so as mentione above, a light/medium OME lift with some 33's and you'll be all set.

 

[Karo123]

Get the ****... What a great looking truck. Yep, this one should stay unmolseted. Pics of undercarriage??? Also, I would run a mild lift and that's it. A lift generally takes a way from the oversized minivan look, lol

When you say mild lift, how much are we talking?

 

[CaptClose]

When you say mild lift, how much are we talking?

Here's what I would do...

Light/Medium OME

 

[MOCO62]

i think an OME package will lift around 1.5 inches up front and 2.5 in the back if memory serves. it varies depending on how flat your springs are, and they look pretty shot. It should have a big impact on the ride. much smoother, relatively speaking.

 

[TMW]

They estimate 2.5" from stock height for the ome light kit. I just did mine and couldn't be happier. I also love the look of 31" tires on a more stock truck, as I think it better maintains the stock appearance. 33's look great too though.

 

[Karo123]

They estimate 2.5" from stock height for the ome light kit. I just did mine and couldn't be happier. I also love the look of 31" tires on a more stock truck, as I think it better maintains the stock appearance. 33's look great too though.

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Sweet ride! Love the way the lift beefs up the look of the 60

 

[Karo123]

Upon further review of your latest pics, I stand by my original post and advise you not to modify that truck. Man... You got the original stereo, dash pad looks clean, upholstery seems fresh, etc...

I would concentrate just on restoring/refreshing anything that needs attention. Spend money on suspension, engine rebuild, transfer case and other drive train areas. No bumpers, no racks... Leave it pure man.

Very nice find brother!

Been thinking about what all I want to do with my cruiser and I agree with CaptClose, going to leave exterior alone. No new bumpers, racks Etc. Going to focus on the undercarriage and get it back into great shape.. Been great hearing from everyone here.

 

[Karo123]

They estimate 2.5" from stock height for the ome light kit. I just did mine and couldn't be happier. I also love the look of 31" tires on a more stock truck, as I think it better maintains the stock appearance. 33's look great too though.

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Was it hard to do the OME install?

 

[CaptClose]

Was it hard to do the OME install?

Technically speaking... I don't think it's difficult. However, it has the potential to be a knuckle-buster. There are a few good reads in the sticky FAQ thread. Look for anything OME in the suspension section and see for yourself.

 

[gilamonster]

I think that's the best color for the 60 ever

 

[Karo123]

I think that's the best color for the 60 ever

Kinda partial myself!