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50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:21 pm
by James P
What is better for height and performance and handling? 50mm body lift or is it better to go for longer leaf spring shackles for my 70 series landcruiser? It already has new springs and shocks, about 2 inch lift.
Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:55 pm
by ClassicCruiserSpares
What about a 2" spring lift? longer shackles arent really the way to go, just depends on your budget which lift you do.
Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:09 pm
by James P
Yeah it already has a spring lift. putting 35s on it, they fit but want a big more room for articulation.
Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:36 pm
by ClassicCruiserSpares
If youve got a spring lift already then a body lift would be the go.
Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:54 pm
by Fakey
I had 35" BFGs (true 35") on my bj74 with 2" OME spring lift an front diff moved 25mm forward with little rubbing. Where is yours rubbing?
Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:48 am
by James P
I havent actually got them on yet but ive spoken to Ricky at 4wd accessories and 4wd upgrades and they said they will fit on fine, but i just want a bit of clearance between the tyre and guards. I think body lift sounds like the way to go. thanks
Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:28 pm
by Big
You have to remember that the higher you go the more unstable you will be..I had a 70.. 2 " ome lift and had 33's under it and I still had a little rub but at the very extreme and at pace..lol..I wouldn't want to go much higher.. they have narrow axles and are tall.. centre of gravity is not as low as you would expect..cheers

Re: 50mm body lift or bigger spring shackles?
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:29 pm
by Fakey
If you havent tried them yet just move your front axle forward 25mm an put them on.
Body lifts are fugly an a little rubbing never hurt anyone as long as its not catching something thats going to cut your tires youll be fine.
As big said theyre a tall narrow truck so the lower you keep it the better
