Newb's new '78 fj40

[Fast Eddy]

Old and new steering damper setups. The CCOT damper installs in the stock location. It was a tight fit, and I hope I never have to get it off there.

I thought I had pics of the damper install and the rear with the new Bilsteins, but I don't see them now.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Bilsteins - I splurged a bit on the shocks, based on the reviews. They were probably worth it, but I don't have much to compare. I didn't take a picture of the decade-old rancho 5000s.

 

[Fast Eddy]

New and old rag joints. I'm sure this made the most difference in the wander lust of this old rig. I've got to take it apart and bang it on a bit more, based on how it lined up after I got it done.

 

[Fast Eddy]

No pictures of the new leaf spring bushings. These were one of my main motivators for all the suspension work, and I'm sure it was worth it. The rear wasn't too hard and neither was the shackle end of the front. The last ones I replaced were the pivot end of the front springs. It took me six hours to replace the two sides. This operation resulted in more cursing than all the other fixes I've done so far. After I got them out I realized that I really need new pins at that location, but I didn't have them, so I just put it back together disgustedly. I'll have to do it again later, but presumably the silicone grease I spread around in there will make it much easier.