what are people using for leafs ?

[alberta mac]

I'm looking at upgrading my suspension on my fj45. I have a 4'' lift on my bj42 and love the look and would like to go minimally 4'' so I can run 33 or 34'' tires.
replies with pics appreciated so we can all enjoy !

 

[Unimogguy]

Here’s 2 of the most extensive 45 restorations with no expense spared.

Build - 1964 FJ45 Short Bed Fixed Top Pickup Restoration

I’m an addict. Last week @wngrog finished up Project Mustard. It turned out fantastic and I absolutely love it. That project was very much an impulse buy - I woke up one morning and decided I needed another project and it just so happened that @thecrazygreek had listed the Mustard for sale...

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Build - 1965 Seminole Red FJ45 SWB

This thread is going to be a little different than my other threads. Specifically, I almost never buy trucks that are this nice. I ended up with this truck from @navydivedoc early last year after a slight engine noise was discovered and Steve decided he was over project trucks for a while. I had...

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Dobinsons and OME are 2 of the more common spring brands used. Since this is a highly subjective topic responses will vary.

 

[Michael B]

I’m running OME’s heavy spring pack. I’m not certain how much lift it has (installed them in 2017). But I am running 33x12.50 BFG’s.

 

[65swb45]

I had 5” Alcans until one of the main leafs broke. Now I have Ironman with an advertised lift of 50mm, but an actual lift of 4”