Sagging Suspension

[jcoles]

I have a 1989 fj-62. I am running stock springs with the OME shackle reversal with the greasable pins and such. I also have new longer OME shocks, however I don't know how much longer they are. I am running 33" tires. I have an ARB bumper w/ a winch weighing down the front, and a Slee bumper with a full size spare and high-lift weighing down the rear.

My leaf springs are sagging considerably to the point where i get some minor rubbing just pulling in and out of parking spots. I would like to fix this what is involved in getting my springs reshaped?

Also I am seriously considering getting some OME dakkar replacement leafs. If I do this, what problems should I expect to run into with shocks, steering angles, driveline angles, brake lines, sway bar links etc. since I already have the shackle reversal?

Are there any other options anyone would reccomend? (I dont want to run smaller tires)

 

[Mace]

When you are turning, where do the tires rub?

 

[jcoles]

Just on the mud flaps I think, but it never used to do that. When I get flexed out my tires will stick completely up in my wheel well, which is tearing my tires up from all those little bolts up there.

 

[Tapage]

a new Dakar spring set are simple awesme idea .. but MAF add a leaf sound a temporal first aid to your situation ..

 

[riverliver]

Maf Add-a-leaf Is What I Got. And I Do Alot Of Towing. I Like It,

 

[jcoles]

What about Dakkar 2" in the front and add-a-leaf in the rear?

 

[Tapage]

What about Dakkar 2" in the front and add-a-leaf in the rear?

It's also a good option .. but I thought add a leaf in front and Dakars rear .. why .. teh load in your rear end is much more critical, and requires better springs to handle it.