LucyProject
FJ Adventures
Okay, brain trust. I have a very specific suspension scenario, and I'm hoping one of you had the exact same scenario and can point me to the perfect solution. I have 79 FJ40. The previous owner did a spring reversal on the front, and lifted the rig around 2.5". It appears he kept the original springs (I'm not sure), and did most of the lift via shackle extensions (maybe). The PO also installed Rancho RS5113 shocks. The front shock compress a distance is 13", the extended length is 20.3", and therefore travel is 7.3". All-in-all, my rig flex's pretty well, but it rides as rough as anything I've ever driven - its downright violent over potholes. Sometimes it seems like my front and rear ends are bolted to the frame. Anyways, I was considering some Bilstein 5125's since some have used them and said it helps. However, I wouldn't know if I need 0"-2" lift shocks, or 4" lift shocks for my rig. Also, I'm not sure if the Rancho shocks are the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My wife has some brain tumors, as well as some damage due to surgeries, and she is super sensitive to the jarring action. I'd love to soften the rig up some if not a lot.
To recap my problem:
1) Front Spring Reversal
2) Original Springs
3) ~2.5" Shackle lift?
4) Rancho RS5113 shocks
5) Crazy rough riding highway and trail
6) Brain tumors
What I need to find:
1) Shock recommendations (product numbers if possible)
2) Spring recommendations (for spring reversal with product numbers if possible)
Thanks in advance. And, I apologize if this scenario has been discussed before. I struggle finding anything on this site, and when I do find something, it tends to be a decade old with a bunch of broken picture links, and out dated references.
YouTube video of typical offroading (slow and steady):
To recap my problem:
1) Front Spring Reversal
2) Original Springs
3) ~2.5" Shackle lift?
4) Rancho RS5113 shocks
5) Crazy rough riding highway and trail
6) Brain tumors
What I need to find:
1) Shock recommendations (product numbers if possible)
2) Spring recommendations (for spring reversal with product numbers if possible)
Thanks in advance. And, I apologize if this scenario has been discussed before. I struggle finding anything on this site, and when I do find something, it tends to be a decade old with a bunch of broken picture links, and out dated references.
YouTube video of typical offroading (slow and steady):
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