OEM Cruiser Lean Block

[desertpat]

Ya'll probably knew that original Toyota levelling blocks for cruiser lean are officially called "Distance Plates" and are still available (in some places).

Dimensions:
L = 110 mm
W = 71 mm
Overall thickness = 10.25 mm
Pin = 9.5 mm OD x 7 mm high
Box = 9.6 mm ID
Main plate = 4.4 mm thick
Metal spacer strips spot welded to main plate are 25.3 mm wide.

It looks like the main plate with pin x box is 1 piece - machined from a 17.3 mm thick plate and then the spacer strips were added.
They weren't cheap.
cheers

 

[cjgoode]

That's cool and a little funny that Toyota made them to fix the problem. I would probably got with the bolt on level helper spring on each side, since they are adjustable and you can keep it level if the amount of lean changes. I think the amount of pressure needed to level it would not effect the ride. Thanks for the post, I had no clue Toyota made them or seen them, looks easy to make if needed for the amount of lean a rig has.

 

[Curtice]

Can you give more info on that level helper? Where to buy, etc? Haven't seen that before, just the block.

 

[platypusREX]

Well, it has the "factory Toyota label" on it with the "factory Toyota part number" on it.
Auto Zone?

Can you give more info on that level helper? Where to buy, etc? Haven't seen that before, just the block.

 

[Splangy]

Well, it has the "factory Toyota label" on it with the "factory Toyota part number" on it.
Auto Zone?

LOL!

The Toyota retail price is $62!

That's cool and a little funny that Toyota made them to fix the problem. I would probably got with the bolt on level helper spring on each side, since they are adjustable and you can keep it level if the amount of lean changes. I think the amount of pressure needed to level it would not effect the ride. Thanks for the post, I had no clue Toyota made them or seen them, looks easy to make if needed for the amount of lean a rig has.

Most people aren't going to want to look at bolt-on, adjustable helper springs. It'll scream out that something is wrong. A block between the spring and axle is a little more work, but nobody will know it's there.

 

[platypusREX]

They say $49 and some change for me.

Nope I read it wrong. Couldn't a aluminum one be made simple pimple?

 

[3_puppies]

in a critical location like that. it needs to be steel.

there was a thread about aluminium shims failing awhile ago.

 

[AlexJet]

Wow, $50 per "spacer" is a bit on expensive side.

 

[platypusREX]

Ok...how about a old spring?

in a critical location like that. it needs to be steel.

there was a thread about aluminium shims failing awhile ago.

 

[Curtice]

Well, it has the "factory Toyota label" on it with the "factory Toyota part number" on it.
Auto Zone?

Very funny. I was referring to the spring in the picture in post #2. I had only seen the block before, never that method. Was just curious about it.

 

[platypusREX]

I was trying to be. You can find them a searching under helper springs. I couldnt find a model that fits a '40.

Very funny. I was referring to the spring in the picture in post #2. I had only seen the block before, never that method. Was just curious about it.

 

[Curtice]

I was trying to be. You can find them a searching under helper springs. I couldnt find a model that fits a '40.

Ah. I need to turn up my tic meter I guess

Thanks.

 

[cjgoode]

I have seen those helper spring on many fj40 pictures, I doubt any are listed for fj40, just need to find them that are the same width as your springs. Yeah they standout like a sore thumb as not stock, with two on there they do not indicate any problems, many vehicles use them to help a sagging rear, or if you load the rear of a truck up with stuff, or a heavy tongue trailer.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Still available from Toyota. $47.18 MUD price.