F.A.O. Bushwacker (I think), re:rear springs

[mickeyboy]

I think if I remember correctly that it is Bushwacker that has put Landcruiser springs on his baby? After much deliberation and general faffin around I've decided to follow suit. However, were there any other mods you had to do in order for them to fit and everything function correctly? Am I right in thinking that on the surf the 2 springs aren't identical, but the landcruiser springs are? Did you get them from Milners? Don't suppose you remember the part number? And last but by no means least, do I need the same ones for mine? (1994 2nd gen) Oh and is there anything else I need to consider before doing this?


All help greatly appreciated, Mike.

[stormforce]

I think if I remember correctly that it is Bushwacker that has put Landcruiser springs on his baby? After much deliberation and general faffin around I've decided to follow suit. However, were there any other mods you had to do in order for them to fit and everything function correctly? Am I right in thinking that on the surf the 2 springs aren't identical, but the landcruiser springs are? Did you get them from Milners? Don't suppose you remember the part number? And last but by no means least, do I need the same ones for mine? (1994 2nd gen) Oh and is there anything else I need to consider before doing this?


All help greatly appreciated, Mike.

Hi Mike iasked Vince the same question and this is what he said he has done
Hi Richard, I fitted Procomp ES3000 shocks as they are suitable for lifted suspension, and not too hard like the ES9000s.
I had to fit a drop bracket for the panhard rod as the axle had shifted over as the body/chassis went higher!
I made my own drop bracket, but you can either buy one, cut yours and add a three inch section a weld it back together, or cut it, thread it and have an infinite adjustable one.
I didn't bother with a longer brake line, I just made up a two inch spacer from copper tube and used a three inch bolt in the original mounting.
Oh, and you'll need to unclip the handbrake cables from the lower control arms as there's not enough slack in them.
With the load sensing valve, I just turned the bracket through 90 degrees and re-attatched, that was enough to bring the valve back to it's original position
hope this is of some help

[mickeyboy]

I've got es9000 shocks, how hard is too hard? Bearing in mind that I carry A LOT of weight in the back regularly.

P.S. Sorry if I'm asking silly questions, just that I ain't very good at the mechanics. Luckily I've got a mate who'll do it for me, with my assistance(spanner passer)! But I just want to make sure that I've got ALL necessary info for eventuallities before we do it! Oh and I really don't want to do it then have to say "Can we change this, it's too hard a ride" cos I'll get the "I told you to stick to standard" lecture and I'd never live it down!!!!!!

[stormforce]

I've got es9000 shocks, how hard is too hard? Bearing in mind that I carry A LOT of weight in the back regularly.

P.S. Sorry if I'm asking silly questions, just that I ain't very good at the mechanics. Luckily I've got a mate who'll do it for me, with my assistance(spanner passer)! But I just want to make sure that I've got ALL necessary info for eventuallities before we do it! Oh and I really don't want to do it then have to say "Can we change this, it's too hard a ride" cos I'll get the "I told you to stick to standard" lecture and I'd never live it down!!!!!!

as far as i know the 9000's are a harder ride than the hard setting on the standard shocks but it is all down to what you prefer if your carrying a lot of weight than i would stick with what you got and just do the rest of what Vince was saying about

[BUSHWHACKER]

first pic is the piece of copper tube to keep the slack in the flexy brake line.....
second pic shows the handbrake cables unclipped from the lower control arms......
third pic this is what it will look like with thw front standard height.
You can either get a panhard rod drop bracket, or cut and weld, or thread it to lengthen it.
The ES9000 shocks are gas filled so I guess there stiffer, unlike the ES3000s which are oil filled and are more like the in-between setting on standard hard soft switch of the originals.
My springs have been on for just over a year now and no sag whatsoever, even after a few loads of paving slabs, bags of cement/sand, which on the standard springs would have had the rear sc raping the ground!

[mickeyboy]

Pic 3:Mmmm I like it!!

Oh and are they surf rails on top or d'ya salvage 'em off something else??

[BUSHWHACKER]

They're from a Peugeot 406 estate, £20. I've also seen the same rails on Escort estates and Astra vans/estates

[mickeyboy]

Don't suppose anyone knows the part number? (for the cruiser springs)

[Gamedawn]

The info's here http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ht=landcruiser

[BUSHWHACKER]

Part number here...
http://www.milneroffroad.com/HDJ80.HTM

[mickeyboy]

Cheers for the help guys. One last thing. Where can I get a drop bracket??

[Gamedawn]

These guys http://www.explorerprocomp.co.uk/ They don't list it on their web site so you'll have to contact them. When I got mine they had it in stock and I think it was around £35-40. One thing though - I found that even though the drop bracket lines the panhard up with the axle I also needed an adjustable panhard rod to get the axle square.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I'm gonna have to start making some more If a lot of you guys are thinking of lifting your trucks, methinks!

[mickeyboy]

And what do you reckon you might have to charge for them, Mr Bushwacker?

[mickeyboy]

These guys http://www.explorerprocomp.co.uk/ They don't list it on their web site so you'll have to contact them. When I got mine they had it in stock and I think it was around £35-40. One thing though - I found that even though the drop bracket lines the panhard up with the axle I also needed an adjustable panhard rod to get the axle square.

I've just rang 'em and been told that they don't sell 'em, can anyone suggest anywhere else??