Suspension Help

[Cruiserbry]

I know there is a ton of information in this forum on the topic, but I just need someone to give me a simple way to upgrade my '92.

I live in Africa so I drive on bad roads ALL the time. I also take my 80 out on safari often which can be rough. I am currently running stock and would like an upgrade option that would give me more comfort on the roads. I have no interest in a lift, just shocks and maybe springs.

I hope this doesn't sound like a lazy way out, but I'm here in the States for a week and just want to buy something and take it back.

 

[pedwards]

OME (old man emu) offers suspension kits that range from big lift to no lift.
it sounds like you're in the market for a stock height replacement kit...

Slee - Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser - OME Lift Kit details

good luck.

 

[nukegoat]

Do you run a lower air pressure?

 

[Cruiserbry]

Do you run a lower air pressure?

I do run lower than normal, but it's still highway driving. It makes a slight difference, but not much.

 

[Jason hansen]

Shocks all around and airbags for the rear. If your worried about shipping weight. I run air bags offroad and they really help with the swaying back and forth.

 

[baldilocks]

I know there is a ton of information in this forum on the topic, but I just need someone to give me a simple way to upgrade my '92.

I live in Africa so I drive on bad roads ALL the time. I also take my 80 out on safari often which can be rough. I am currently running stock and would like an upgrade option that would give me more comfort on the roads. I have no interest in a lift, just shocks and maybe springs.

I hope this doesn't sound like a lazy way out, but I'm here in the States for a week and just want to buy something and take it back.

You give no info on what exactly you are trying to overcome and what you expect in the end.

 

[inkpot]

A slightly bigger tire, and a little less air pressure in them may give you a little more comfort. Something like Rancho 9000 shocks with in-cabin adjustable controls might work also. Dont know of anyone offering a softer ride at stock height.

 

[Cruiserbry]

You give no info on what exactly you are trying to overcome and what you expect in the end.

The roads I drive on in Nairobi are mostly paved, but VERY rough. Lots of potholes, speed bumps, and just poor conditions in general. I sometimes take trips up north in which road conditions become much more severe. I'm hoping to improve the comfort of my daily driving and, if possible, equip the cruiser to better handle the times when i travel up north.

 

[Lumpskie]

If navigating pot holes and such is your use case, I think you could get by with just shocks. What's your budget? Where in the U.S. are you?

 

[BILT4ME]

If navigating pot holes and such is your use case, I think you could get by with just shocks. What's your budget? Where in the U.S. are you?

He's in Nairobi.....Not even close to the US......

Not knowing what is available in that area, your best bet internationally may be OME for springs, as they have a stock height heavy as well as taller springs.

They also have shocks to match. Otherwise, the Toyota Tokico shocks are very good and relatively inexpensive and can accept a 2" lift without changing.

Slee's website or Cruiseroutfitters.com can provide part numbers of what you are looking for and can supply the parts necessary for international shipping.

 

[Lumpskie]

I hope this doesn't sound like a lazy way out, but I'm here in the States for a week and just want to buy something and take it back.

He's in Nairobi.....Not even close to the US......

Not knowing what is available in that area, your best bet internationally may be OME for springs, as they have a stock height heavy as well as taller springs.

They also have shocks to match. Otherwise, the Toyota Tokico shocks are very good and relatively inexpensive and can accept a 2" lift without changing.

Slee's website or Cruiseroutfitters.com can provide part numbers of what you are looking for and can supply the parts necessary for international shipping.

Looks like he's visiting the U.S. for a week. With only a week to buy suspension parts to take back with him, I was thinking that something local might be the best option.

 

[BILT4ME]

Looks like he's visiting the U.S. for a week. With only a week to buy suspension parts to take back with him, I was thinking that something local might be the best option.

Ahhhh......good point.

 

[OffRoadScott]

If he is trying to increase the handling when avoiding potholes but also wants a smooth ride what about Dobinsons or TJM that is a progressive rate and a decent shock?

Also, the sidewall stiffness rating on your tire of choice can make a big difference too. You can deflate a tire with a hard sidewall like an "E" rated tire but get a tire that has a "D" rating. The "D" rating will allow more flex of the sidewall enabling a softer ride.

 

[Cruiserbry]

Yes, I am in the States for the next two weeks. It sounds like new shocks are the way to go especially since I can put them in my checked baggage.

I've looked at the Fox and the Rancho, but would be open to other options.

 

[Cruiserbry]

I just got off the phone with a guy over at Down South Motorsports. He was very knowledgeable on available shock options for my cruiser. He did not recommend Fox or Rancho shocks due to the weight of the vehicle and the type of off road driving I would be doing. He said they simply wouldn't hold up in those conditions.

He recommended the King shocks, but I'm afraid they are priced to break the bank.

 

[cahill]

icon shocks?

 

[inkpot]

Kurt at Cruuseroutfitters has a minimal lift kit that looks pretty good. OME 1/4 -3/4” lift. Check the web sight.