Hey folks,
Building my fj40 from the frame up and about to have the frame powder coated. My question is whether or not to go with higher shock towers. I'll be running stock fj40 axles with OME Dakar springs, a 4+plus shackle reversal kit on the front, and long shackles for about a 4" lift. I plan on having 35" tires.
4+plus makes a set of shock towers that are two and a half inches higher:
http://www.man-a-fre.com/pa/40serieslongtravelshocktowers.htm
I also understand that people use shock towers from F-series Ford pickups.
Any idea how much the articulation will be improved with the higher shock towers? My concern is that although it will allow increased upward axle travel, it will decrease downward axle travel because the shock will bottom out. Is it worth it to install the higher shock towers with the setup I'm running?
I plan on cutting out the rear wells so the tires don't interfere there, but does anyone know if the tires will be hitting my front fenders at maximum articulation with this setup?
On a related question, what would be the best shocks to run with this setup. Any opinions about OME Nitrochargers?
Any opinions/comments welcome. Thanks.
Building my fj40 from the frame up and about to have the frame powder coated. My question is whether or not to go with higher shock towers. I'll be running stock fj40 axles with OME Dakar springs, a 4+plus shackle reversal kit on the front, and long shackles for about a 4" lift. I plan on having 35" tires.
4+plus makes a set of shock towers that are two and a half inches higher:
http://www.man-a-fre.com/pa/40serieslongtravelshocktowers.htm
I also understand that people use shock towers from F-series Ford pickups.
Any idea how much the articulation will be improved with the higher shock towers? My concern is that although it will allow increased upward axle travel, it will decrease downward axle travel because the shock will bottom out. Is it worth it to install the higher shock towers with the setup I'm running?
I plan on cutting out the rear wells so the tires don't interfere there, but does anyone know if the tires will be hitting my front fenders at maximum articulation with this setup?
On a related question, what would be the best shocks to run with this setup. Any opinions about OME Nitrochargers?
Any opinions/comments welcome. Thanks.