which suspension for fj60?

[Tomy]

hey guys, need some opinions as to which suspension to go for, for my fj60. want a 3" suspension but which one is good but is not going to kill me in my pocket. my fj60 its getting prepaired to go from miami,fl to Panama in central america and staying there to do some offroading. thanks.

T.C.

 

[macneill]

I vote OME, but I'm a 60 newb.

Sounds like a great trip. Have fun.

 

[Tomy]

sounds good; i hear that OME can't be beat!

 

[yetiman]

I have the bds system with anti-inversion shackles, and an OME steering dampener, I like the set-up so far, I have only had it a while so only time will tell. The ride is nice, all my bushing we worn pretty bad so it feels extremely stable now, and the cornering is much more stable. I am preparing to work on the steering next need new tie rod ends, and end links.

 

[BlueCruiser84]

I have BDS which is great and it was pretty cheap. But I think the dakar is the new favorite. Do a search too there is soooo much info on this.

Brian

 

[cruiser_guy]

Don't put all your worries into a lift as the roads are pretty decent. I'd suggest a locker if you don't already have one as the mud can get you stuck with open diffs. Also make sure EVERYTHING is in top shape before leaving. Central American mechanics can fix your truck but they tend to bandaid it rather than a long term fix. Better yet, know how to fix it yourself.

Are you driving around through Texas or taking the ferry to Cancun?

 

[Tomy]

thanks for the info. guys. i am going to be driving through Texas into mexico.

T.

 

[Tomy]

what about the HABU springs from man-a-fre? but i might most likely go with the DAKAR 3" kit. is there another place other than man-a-fre to get the 3" dakar kit?

 

[BlueCruiser84]

urban landruisers

http://www.urbanlandcruisers.com/

Brian

 

[CSA]

Urban is great, so is Cruiser Outfitters. You can't go wrong with David or Kurt.

 

[Tomy]

thanks, going to check them out

 

[cruiseroutfit]

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus_60series_dakar.html

 

[Zack1978]

What about Alcan? It sounds as if they will be cheaper than the OME. I think I might get some Alcans, when the $$$ allow.

Zack

 

[Tomy]

where can i check out the Alcans at? web?

 

[BlueCruiser84]

www.alcanspring.com

you have to send them an e-mail with your specifications and they will give you a quote.

Brian

 

[Tomy]

thanks