With the floor panels restored, it's time to move on to setting up the suspension and restoring the frame. I wanted to ask how some of you set up your FJ60 spring swap. I'm trying to set up a spring under axle 3" lift OME FJ60 springs in a flipped configuration (long end toward the static perch). I've reversed the mount orientation in the photo and could theoretically weld it ~3.5" further down (eyelet slightly proud of the frame's end). The FJ60 leaf isn't long enough to support a comfortable shackle angle in that arrangement, but I could pursue custom length springs in the future. Otherwise I will need to reorient the mount and weld it with the opposite end flush with the end of the frame. Again, I'm curious how you guys set yours up.
My goal for all of this is to allow for a longer transmission/t-case combo. I'll be swapping to a NV4500:Atlas which adds ~7 inches. The FJ60 reversed spring might negate 4-5 inches. Would that be enough to avoid a double cardan joint and unpleasant driveshaft angle? That is my biggest worry. As always, thank you for reading and advice/feedback are very welcome.
My goal for all of this is to allow for a longer transmission/t-case combo. I'll be swapping to a NV4500:Atlas which adds ~7 inches. The FJ60 reversed spring might negate 4-5 inches. Would that be enough to avoid a double cardan joint and unpleasant driveshaft angle? That is my biggest worry. As always, thank you for reading and advice/feedback are very welcome.
