Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hey guys,

I want to investigate the options i have in upgrading the articulation and ride of the suspenion on my bj42. I currently have a 2" lift with a heavy duty leaf set and cross country shocks.

This is ok, but the ride is starting to get to me and i'm wondering if i have any alternatives.

I have had a look at the cool cruisers of texas and i like their "Hell for Stout" (htp://store.yahoo.com/coolfj40/liftkitfj401.html) gear and the only thing i have found in .au thats similar in regards to the leaf setup is the OME leaf springs.

Can anyone suggest a setup/brand that will give more than 2" lift and still be comfortable?


Is there any recommendations which can maximise on-road comfort and off-road performace?

heres a pic of it halfway thru my may vic high country visit. after picking her up from the mechanic he mentioned a leak in one of the rear shocks which is why I am now considering my options.

It gives a better idea what the 2" lift now looks like.

mate have you considered flatter springs and going spring over??

my 40 is sprung over with lift springs and it rides like a biatch!

i would recommend not having too stiff springs!

Go for the spring over and if your leaves are shagged even better as it will help the old girl flex better. But i dont know about using the 2" lift springs as it may be a bit high

MY45 wrote:Go for the spring over and if your leaves are shagged even better as it will help the old girl flex better. But i dont know about using the 2" lift springs as it may be a bit high

shagged flat leaves are the best for it!!

I'm not sure if this is an option as I'm in QLD and from what i've seen on this board its not legal here.

I'm pretty sure the leaf's and shocks are relatively new (say 6months old or so) so they are not really flat yet.

That doesnt really leave me with any other options cept for a new higher replacement set.

longer leaves, longer shackles, lower chassis mounts... and/or/either.
SOA is definately the best way to go with a lightened spring pack nice and flat...mine recently ramped 1284 on the 20 degree ramp...but as you said "it's not legal up there".
So look for a longer pack and instead of gaining height with a stiffer arced pack...chop and drop your spring mounts to gain the height and keep the packs as flat and light as possible...flexy!
45 or 60 rears are a great length...

hey mudtoy, u sed "its not legal up there", so is it legas to do an SO donw here in vic?? do u know any engineers wholl certify a SO?

take a leaf or two out of the spring pack

Yes, SPOA is engineerable here in Vic but it needs to be done properly. There is a mob in Kalkallo (4wd Heaven) who have two awesome mechanics that are setting up some wild rigs and use a very reputable engineer (well most of them are anyway) to make them street legal.

If you are really interested they are running a drive day to Mt Dis this Saturday. It would be good to go along and check out the owners 45 on 39 swampers.

PM me if you need the details.

spazbot wrote:take a leaf or two out of the spring pack

and run longer shackles