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by graysfj62
Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: 60 series coil conversion
Replies: 32
Views: 1734

seen one done

hi mate, in my travels today for work coming home through the main drag in Barnsdale, i happen to see a 60 SERIES with a coil conversion done to it but i could not find/see a owner of it so i could not ask the Q's as to how he done it and so on, and i would not take pics with out owners permishion ...
by graysfj62
Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Show us some sweet 60 pics.
Replies: 129
Views: 16754

Mine's the lime green one above RAY185 just fixed them cause i'm a dumbass... That was with 35's and extended shackles got defected so now have 32's and standard shackles so it about 2.5" lower. I'll get some more pictures up once I remember my photobucket account details. no im the dumbass should ...
by graysfj62
Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Show us some sweet 60 pics.
Replies: 129
Views: 16754

[quote="rock hopper"] http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/tuff4by/DSC00052.jpg http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/tuff4by/DSC00053.jpg http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/tuff4by/DSC00054.jpg nice looking rig mate just wanting to know a bit about the blue springs if i can ask how ...
by graysfj62
Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Show us some sweet 60 pics.
Replies: 129
Views: 16754

SCANAS wrote:looks like a great old bus graysfj62! Sweet rig best of luck with the rebuild.
thank's mate Q though why's your 60's 2.5" lower? and any pics of your 60's?
by graysfj62
Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Show us some sweet 60 pics.
Replies: 129
Views: 16754

this is my 62's (it was my dad's for most its life in stock form till i got it for a play toy) on its last trip to woods point 35's, winch, comm front seats http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af232/graesfj62/IMG_0260.jpg http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af232/graesfj62/lots127.jpg before this ...
by graysfj62
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: modifing/making anti inver extended shackles to be stiffer
Replies: 23
Views: 982

Does the shackle flex really impact the vehicle? Or is it the extra sideways movement that occurs in the bushes due to the length? On another note, what springs are they and how do you find them? with weight etc? This is the spring when i got them just incase your wondering the amout of leaves and ...
by graysfj62
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: modifing/making anti inver extended shackles to be stiffer
Replies: 23
Views: 982

The more (within reason) flexibility you have in your suspension components, the better its going to absorb any shock and the more comfortable the ride is going to be. It may only be a slight difference with the shackles, but in my opinion every bit counts with leaves lol. Personally i'd just leave ...
by graysfj62
Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: modifing/making anti inver extended shackles to be stiffer
Replies: 23
Views: 982

What's your suspension set up? It's hard to tell from the pics but your shackle angle looks to be pretty knarly. Hi mate, should have stated, that photo was taken when i was doing the spring lift and the diff had to be dropped onto the springs and u-bolted, just a in proggress shot. With the new ...
by graysfj62
Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: modifing/making anti inver extended shackles to be stiffer
Replies: 23
Views: 982

Does the shackle flex really impact the vehicle? Or is it the extra sideways movement that occurs in the bushes due to the length? On another note, what springs are they and how do you find them? with weight etc? 1Q-The flex makes the diff move side to side about/atleast an inch or at least thats ...
by graysfj62
Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: modifing/making anti inver extended shackles to be stiffer
Replies: 23
Views: 982

modifing/making anti inver extended shackles to be stiffer

Hi all, I dont know if this has been asked before, I couldnt find the opions/answer im looking for so here go's Just after some ideas about anti inversion 2" extended shackles, i have had these for some time now on my fj 62 and I have often thought of putting a big bolt through the middle, one side ...
by graysfj62
Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 3F Change-Over/Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 1114

:idea: There is always the opption of full rebuild which i am doing at the moment for about $2300 (if your block and head is good ie not warped or cracked) you pull it out and put back in the 4wd for that price, bigger motors or better motors can sound good, more power, but keeping it original is ...