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my dad was driving my car today and came home and was complaining of how the suspension seems to be messed up in my car...he said it wanders on the road and also it takes bumps very harshly...i agree to this..i mean compared to other cars its qu...
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I have a 78 fj40 that rides terrible that I am going to replace the springs on . I've been told to improve the ride (ie softer) I'll need to do at least a 2.5inch lift. I am considering safari 2.5 inch front and rear. Any thoughts? It's a daily d...
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Anybody have this happen yet. Was pulling out of my driveway yesterday afternoon and heard a snap and saw a large bolt fly out from under the car. The bottom ball joint broke and the crontrol arm was setting on the rim. I'm amazed because I never seen a 1...
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I have an 07 3.6l cts. The suspension is listed as FE5. Ive read about fe2,fe4, etc etc. on here but nothing about the fe5 yet?
Also curious about JE5 performace brakes if anyone knows.
Here is how cadillac lists the package the packages I have.
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Hey cruiserheads, could I ask for suggestions on springs?
I have a 78 FJ40 with BFG 33X9.5 AT's. It has what I think are stock springs, with shackles in place that measure 4 3\4 inches from bolt to bolt - The stock shackles I was given with the ri...
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I've recently got myself into a project with a 1971 M&M Caddy Hearse. From what research I've done on it, it has a 472 motor, a TM 400 transmission, and overall runs reasonably well.
What it needs right now is suspension parts. Mostly the ball...
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first off, Yes I know this should be on the suspension forum but I get better response from this forum. My question: Is there that much difference between the base and the ETC Eldorados. I checked some of the strut websites and they list replacements for...
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loose lumber sound while driving over mild imperfections in the road, cannot tell if coming from rear or front popping from strut area, also, pop once when turning wheel while pulling out of a parking space, every time. feels close to dash. In general, wh...
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I just bought a 97 Deville with 90k miles on it. The car was meticulously maintained by the single previous owner. But compared to my 93 Sedan deVille that currently has 172k and floats like melting butter on teflon, the ride is far rougher. Small line...
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Has anyone used the Air Helper springs in combination with the stock leaf springs in the rear? Something similar to this
http://www.qualitybumper.com/suspens...odel_selection [http://www.qualitybumper.com/suspension/ride_rite.asp#model_selection]...
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So I've seen a couple horror stories about ebay items and makin' things work.. Got a full set of Confer 1.5" shackles with 5/8" bolts.
Going on 76' FJ40
From SOR the two descriptions below look like the bushings I want. Difference being O.D...
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I've got a 03 MCS with 47K miles and recently started to notice a very worrying noise when cornering to the left AND now when braking!
To describe it: when cornering (only to the left) it seems kinda like a "tick tick/clack clack" mechanic ...
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Saturday, I picked up my new MetalTech 2” front coil spacers! These things are beefy…
I decided to do a DIY install so that everybody can see how easy it is to get rid of your stinkbug stance...
The Install:
Tools required- floor...
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I am new to this. I have spent more time rock climbing than climbing rocks.
I have a late 2000 landcruiser with 135k and I love it. It has gotten us to pretty much whereever we wanted to go. I will keep it till the wheels falls off.
However I ...
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Hi Everyone
I just ordered a couple of Landcruiser Control Arm Strengthening Brackets from Pedders USA. Has anyone especially from OZ had any experience with this product or similar? For what i read on this and other forums there were a few Aussie 1...
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Stats: 1970 FJ40 w/stock susp., collecting parts to switch to FJ55 rear springs front and rear on the 40, now have 2 sets of 55 rears and looking for new spring pins and bushings.
I have spent several hours searching the web (S-O-R, Man-A-Fre, sear...
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My dad's FJ60 [http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=67579&highlight=suspension]> is fully up and running and she runs like a top.
problem is that on the hwy, any bump and she hunts and wallows all over the place. There's a set of Rancho s...
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Can anyone point out a good place(s) to find used 100's with mods already done?
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I just need about 2 or 3 inches. Had an Old Man Emu on my '76 which rocked, but don't know which way to go on the '07. I am lifting the TRD SE and planning on an ARB bar and winch so I may need a little more in the front. ??? Suggestions?
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Hi All,
I am hoping to upgrade my suspension on my 92 cruiser and of course I have questions. It will mostly be my wifes daily driver. But I and will haul our 2 boys around, but I would also like to do some light trails and will spend some time in...
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lately i've been thinkin of switching my whole suspension system from leaf springs to coil springs.
the reason? well as you might know, i live in lebanon, and to be frank, the roads suck. not just suck... going offroad on the roughest road would be a...
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Just completed installing OME/Dakar 2.5 lift suspension and now need to buy some tires. Need some opinions on what size and brand to go with. I only do some light wheeling on weekends and is occasional daily driver. All is stock except for the suspen...
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I am looking to lift my 86' fj and saw on another thread he used
6 3/8 shackles. I want to put on 33x10.5 tires. I off road but not a rock crawler mainly snow and mud. Does anyone have experience with estended shackles how much $$$, what kind of...
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the trade
finally installing my first lift on my 84 fj60 thanks to shinichi for trading his OME springs for my stockers so he can SOA.
unfortunately i am having a beotch of time getting the rear springs on mine. the fronts fit perfect. i'v...
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Recently, and following a reply i posted bout SUA and benefits, i've been "massacred", "shut down", "bashed" by fellow mates on the site sayin that SOA is smoother than SUA and that it "runs like a cadillac" alt...
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