Light duty springs experience on stock 60

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I'm far from a pro

Well to me, your opinion outweighs many...especially on engineering items.

JUST MY $1.50 worth..

J

 

[Beachcomber Bernie]

Thanks for the honest input gentlemen. Your insights, technical expertise and candor makes this site so incredibly valuable.

I've spoken with the owner of Deaver Suspension and shared your comments openly. While he understands and agrees with your math (hard to argue), he still believes they can create a system that I'll be very happy with. Since Deaver is only 4 hours away from me, he has agreed to have his shop do the installation as well and will modify the packs until I am satisfied with the ride. I thought that this was a good offer and will provide an interesting customer experience worth sharing.

 

[Mace]

Deaver makes good stuff. If they are willing to experiment, (and not at your expense) then go for it!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Deaver makes good stuff. If they are willing to experiment, (and not at your expense) then go for it!

I'm with Mace, If its on their dime, and I will add, don't keep the rig for days/weeks on end... I'd be all over it like a fat kid on a cupcake.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I hope to have my kit installed by the end of next week.

J

 

[MACFJ60]

Looking forward to your thoughts after the install J.

 

[chelo]

Any updates? Curious to see before and after pics.

 

[Beachcomber Bernie]

Deaver finished my springs right before Christmas and we agreed to put it off till first of the year. Calling this week to set up the install date.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

No free time to install mine yet. Got slammed with holiday orders and trying to finish up new armor for another cruiser series and make/model as well...

Hopefully soon.

J

 

[chelo]

Getting free time is difficult this time of year. I definitely want to see the results. I had plans on terrain tamers and the price is nice but the more i think of how I use my 60, which is almost exactly how bernie uses his. 2 small dogs and small luggage on road trips. I'm 700 mile shy of 200k and bone stock minus 31" tires. I want stock look.

 

[Beachcomber Bernie]

Hang on @chelo,
Deaver and I are looking at the next couple of Friday's, depending on weather.

 

[chelo]

Hang on @chelo,
Deaver and I are looking at the next couple of Friday's, depending on weather.

No problem. What shocks are you planning on using?

 

[Beachcomber Bernie]

I replaced my OEM with OME when Valley Hybrids did the rebuild a little over a year ago.
The plan is to try these with the Deaver springs at first, to see how they feel and adjust if needed.

 

[MACFJ60]

Looking forward to your install and driving impressions.


MAC
1987 FJ60

 

[XtraBolts]

Not trying to shoplift your thread but I'm looking for stock springs for my 62. I saw a comment that someone thought the specs on the 62 is slightly off from a 60. I'd be interested to know if anyone knows this answer and how your Deaver experience works out.

 

[Beachcomber Bernie]

Mr. Deaver putting the new springs on now. Personal attention and serious commitment to this project. More soon.

 

[gregnash]

Sweet!!! Pics please! Did you take pics with before measurements?

 

[Beachcomber Bernie]

Here are my floor to wheel well heights and a before pic outside Deaver's shop.
FL 33.25
FR 33.0
BL 31.25
BR 31.5

 

[MACFJ60]

Where after after pics??? You're such a tease!

 

[BlueCruiser84]

It would be awesome if the Deaver springs are long enough. I can't find an aftermarket spring out there that doesn't give you a straight up and down or slightly inverted shackle. Obviously, I'm talking about lift springs because that is all that is available, but a 1" lift/stock height spring that is as long or longer than the factory spring would be amazing. Can't wait to see your results!