Newbie FJ45LV questions

[prestocruze]

Hello, I'm a newbie and I have just bought a 64 fj45lv. I am getting ready to restore it and I am trying to glean some information.
1. has anyone used the disc conversion systems out there? Will the rear conversion system work on a the LV's?

2. Is there a leaf spring kit that I can order that will fit an lv?

I would really appreciate any knowledge that you can share with me.

Thank you.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

1. You can use the disc brake conversion systems, LV axles are the same as FJ40 axles of the same era. Only difference is the rear axle has a sway bar attached, but that won't affect your disc. swap.

2. You can use an Old Man Emu Dakar lift kit (http://www.man-a-fre.com/pa2/oldmanemufj45suspensionkits.htm) this kit will give you 2-3" of lift. The only other option I know of is getting a custom set made by Alcan Springs (http://www.alcanspring.com/) you can get a stock height suspension from them if that is what you are after. Also on a side note the front springs on the LV are excactly the same as all other 40 series, but the rears are unique the the 43/44/45series

Hope that helps

 

[prestocruze]

Thank you Clemson. I am trying to get everything gathered up before the lv even gets here. I hope to have it diss-assembled and at the media blasters by the middle of next week. So, I will need to tear down the engine, transmission and transfer case to replace gaskets. While that's going on I plan on taking care of the suspension. Ya, know its all in the way you execute! lol