Removing leafs from a spring pack to get that LX570 ride (13 Viewers)

[devo]

When you order rear springs for an FJ43 you only have one choice from OME. The rears are built to cover all of the mid wheel base 40’s. So my 43 has the same springs you would order for a SWFJ45.
The springs are too stiff. I have already removed the 3rd leaf as recommended by ARB and @cruiser Outfitters. A year later and I would like a softer ride. Look at the springs pack. Do I remove leaf 2 or 3 or the shorter leaf #5 to soften it up back there?

Thanks

 

[pbgbottle]

3 or 5. 5 maybe it might let the whole pack relax.

 

[White Stripe]

Its trial and error to some extent. I've had my leaf packs apart a dozen times messing with the ride. #2 probably has a military wrap on one end?

 

[bobm]

Ummm, buy an LX 570 , cause you'll never get that ride from a Leaf spring vehicle

 

[bobm]

Shorter Leafs are load leveling so removing them would make them softer but not LX570! So forget about that goal .

 

[Broski]

If it was me I would start with # 5

 

[mdsims]

After my rear OMEs were delivered, I quickly made a for sale ad here on mud and ordered a set of the TT parabolics. They were just way too stout. Same situation with a soft top 43.

 

[bobm]

If it was me and I wanted an LX 570 cushy tooshy ride I just steal the wifes key fob and leave the Spring loaded at home

 

[devo]

Ya #2 is the military wrap!