I'd like to replace my rear springs and shocks, and am considering replacing the shackles and bushings as well. My truck is a 6/77 FJ-40, almost completely stock (as far I as can tell).
Seems like the current rear shackles are longer and a bit more stout than the stock shackles on the front springs. Pics attached of the rear.
I've read that some folks do this to compensate for a sag in the rear end, which my truck currently has.
I've got some gently used stock springs I picked up from a local cruiser enthusiast, which I'm hoping will help correct the sag.
Anybody have a similar set-up on their stock rear suspension, or any recommendations as to a good next move for me? Re-use these with the newer springs and new shocks, or go back to stock? Seems like going back to stock would worsen the sag.
Thanks!
Seems like the current rear shackles are longer and a bit more stout than the stock shackles on the front springs. Pics attached of the rear.
I've read that some folks do this to compensate for a sag in the rear end, which my truck currently has.
I've got some gently used stock springs I picked up from a local cruiser enthusiast, which I'm hoping will help correct the sag.
Anybody have a similar set-up on their stock rear suspension, or any recommendations as to a good next move for me? Re-use these with the newer springs and new shocks, or go back to stock? Seems like going back to stock would worsen the sag.
Thanks!