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Speedy and Bebe's FZJ80 Build

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LagunaH1

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Looks fantastic Rick. I so wish I had a shop to do even the most basic stuff to my truck.

This question will probably reveal just how little I know about this but: How do you chose springs? A combination of how much weight they will have to carry? articulation needed?
 
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LagunaH1 said:
Looks fantastic Rick. I so wish I had a shop to do even the most basic stuff to my truck.&lt;br&gt;<br>
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This question will probably reveal just how little I know about this but: How do you chose springs? A combination of how much weight they will have to carry? articulation needed?
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I guessed:giggle::giggle:




Your pretty much right on.This type of suspension is like your H1.The coils carry the weight of the vehicle and depending on what your looking for the height of the lift.For the FJ80s you can get springs from stock up to 6"s of lift with different spring rates.I wanted a 6" inch lift spring in a moderate spring rate.I simply looked at what others were using in the type of spring i needed and based my decision on there reviews.
 
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speedy said:
I guessed:giggle::giggle:




Your pretty much right on.This type of suspension is like your H1.The coils carry the weight of the vehicle and depending on what your looking for the height of the lift.For the FJ80s you can get springs from stock up to 6"s of lift with different spring rates.I wanted a 6" inch lift spring in a moderate spring rate.I simply looked at what others were using in the type of spring i needed and based my decision on there reviews.
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Very cool dude!

Sounds like you are going for a good all round setup or are you wanting this to be super compliant or something in between? I may have missed it but what are you you doing for anti-roll bars, anything?
 
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any updates? love this build! ...so does my wife. :huh:
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Sorry i haven't updated this lately.Were dealing with ride height issues on the rear.Just can't seem to find the right coil combination.We also have a little bit of artist block on the design of the rear bumper.:roll: Now we have KOH and the shop will be closed for a week.:gaah:

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