Greetings Cruiser Fans. As the proud owner of my second Cruiser, a 1980 FJ40, I have been snooping about this forum for about a year and a half and have gained some good info from you all.
Today, my new OME springs, U-Bolts, bushings and shocks arrived. I have 1.5" lift heavy duty H-Shackles on the rig now, and will keep them. I ordered shims with the springs, but am not clear on whether or not I need to install them on both the front and rear axles, and if this installations will give me driveline issues. I wish I had installed with the shackles, but now I can.
Incidentally, I already have extended brake lines (a little mishap with a torch last year, but that is another story).
My Cruiser does have the lean to the driver's side, and I bought the little rectangular gizmo from CCOT last year (too lazy to install since I knew I would be re-springing soon). I read the faq and the nice spring install write-up by the fellow from Englund house plans.
Can I get some suggestions about shimming, the lean and any other tidbits you'd care to offer a fairly novice wrench?
I do have air tools and a decent supply of band-aids and beer. I am not up for SOA, since this mostly visits bad roads to fishing holes as opposed to hardcore wheeling.
Appreciate the comments! Thanks for this forum. Very helpful already.
Today, my new OME springs, U-Bolts, bushings and shocks arrived. I have 1.5" lift heavy duty H-Shackles on the rig now, and will keep them. I ordered shims with the springs, but am not clear on whether or not I need to install them on both the front and rear axles, and if this installations will give me driveline issues. I wish I had installed with the shackles, but now I can.
Incidentally, I already have extended brake lines (a little mishap with a torch last year, but that is another story).
My Cruiser does have the lean to the driver's side, and I bought the little rectangular gizmo from CCOT last year (too lazy to install since I knew I would be re-springing soon). I read the faq and the nice spring install write-up by the fellow from Englund house plans.
Can I get some suggestions about shimming, the lean and any other tidbits you'd care to offer a fairly novice wrench?
I do have air tools and a decent supply of band-aids and beer. I am not up for SOA, since this mostly visits bad roads to fishing holes as opposed to hardcore wheeling.
Appreciate the comments! Thanks for this forum. Very helpful already.