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hi every body i have a 1980 bj40 its springs on the front are flat is there any springs i can buy or whatever to replace these??
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Where are you in NZ???? Take them to a spring manufacturer and have them reset, or order a new set. Brown and Cope in Dunedin, or Chamberlains in CHCH, further north I have no idea
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Im in nelson this is my truck its a daily drive and only have about 2" till it hits the stops
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Tidy looking truck.

Same year as mine, and similar springs by the sounds.

Have you considered a lift kit?
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Reset springs will keep you happy until they sag again, new is better also try bellamy n east in chch for new
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Talk to Kernohan Engineering in Nelson, they can re arch/reset your springs
FWD Spares in Quarantine Road will have new springs, but they are pricey.
The last set of springs I bought through them were for a Hilux and they were an Australian spring that was very stiff. That was 8-10 years back though.
Ring around and compare a few prices.
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Hi all thanks for your reply's i have considered a lift but im happy with the height it is (or should be) i have heard its cheaper in the long run to buy new ones maybe i could get second hand ones?? its got new springs in the rear and just notice it sitting low in the front.

Might have to look round a bit, will put a couple more pics of my truck for those interested
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its hard to tell in the pics that is low but when you jack it up to what it should be looks a lot better
its hard to tell in the pics that is low but when you jack it up to what it should be looks a lot better
the yellow one is my old one and now in chch is a fj 1977
the yellow one is my old one and now in chch is a fj 1977
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Also, Go and see Sav at The 4x4 Centre on Vanguard Street. He will have some options that may work for you. If he doesn't he will put you on to someone who will.
I'll keep an eye out for your Cruiser,
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Smurf wrote:Also, Go and see Sav at The 4x4 Centre on Vanguard Street. He will have some options that may work for you. If he doesn't he will put you on to someone who will.
I'll keep an eye out for your Cruiser,



Would the new "sas" shop near 4wd spares sell springs? i will go see Sav As any ideas will be looked at

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