My 88 fj62 is is dire need of some new shocks. All mounts are stock, I have 1.5" over stock shackles front and rear with an add a leaf in the rear. with the tires and such I need something for stock+ approx 1.5" extra travel. Any reccomendations? Would really like to be out the door shipping ect. for around $225
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OME on mine, I think I have the n88 in front and the n89 in the rear both are for a medium setup. I have MAF AAL's and the shocks work great with them. I dont have heavy bumpers and I dont tow much either. If you check the MAF website it might help your decision.
Good luck,
Paul
Good luck,
Paul
5125 Bilstein
Marlin Crawler : Bilstein Shocks and Marlin Crawler Hoops
These are a little more (300.00) than your out the door price but, they are nice shocks. I prefer them over my OME (they're also a little cheaper) and would never go back and really worth the little extra $$.
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Brian
Marlin Crawler : Bilstein Shocks and Marlin Crawler Hoops
These are a little more (300.00) than your out the door price but, they are nice shocks. I prefer them over my OME (they're also a little cheaper) and would never go back and really worth the little extra $$.
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Brian
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I like both mentioned.
When I went SOA, I purchased a set of ProComp 9000s. I realize that these are not as sexy as the Bilsteins and OMEs of the world, but they actually do ride quite well and carry a solid warranty. These can be purchased at most 4x4 shops (4 Wheel Parts, etc.) but if you aren't in close proximity to such establishments, mine were only around $200 shipped. I think they're also currently running a manufacturer's mail in rebate that gives you 4 shocks for the price of 3. Happy hunting....
I have loved my Bistiens because I'm a freak and I feel compelled to revalve shocks to my liking and that can be done on many of the Billies. For off-the-shelf, my all time favorite (based on how the ride and nothing else) is the Skyjacker Softride Nitro. I liked these as well as anything I have ever tried. Interestingly enough, I hated the Skyjacker Hydros, too harsh. Buy them BY THE DIMENSIONS!!!! Measure your length extended and calculate the compressed length otherwise you stand a good chance of getting something that won't work as well as it should. I've been down that road a few times, it seems that after market literature on Land Cruisers isn't always accurate.
another vote
for Billies
for Billies
X2 on measuring and make sure the fronts are an upper stud mount rather than an eyelet mount.
I got so sick of that issue that I made my own shock towers to accomodate an eye mount.
Post your opinion of the ride when you get them on. Make sure they won't limit your wheel travel, up or down.
