4x4 front shock option?
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4x4 front shock option?
I'm feeling mostly certain that mid 90's LandCruiser front shocks will fit on my truck:
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the overall length (installed) of my current shocks is 19" Should I go for it?
BTW RAV4 shocks fit nice on the rear.
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the overall length (installed) of my current shocks is 19" Should I go for it?
BTW RAV4 shocks fit nice on the rear.
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I think the old shocks were a single stage oil shock. Problem is the newer heavy duty shocks available are too hard on the bracket ends and pound them making the holes widen and oval out. A while back Eaton spring works was selling single stage shocks for vintage vehicles but I don't know if they are stlll available.
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I think the old shocks were a single stage oil shock. Problem is the newer heavy duty shocks available are too hard on the bracket ends and pound them making the holes widen and oval out. A while back Eaton spring works was selling single stage shocks for vintage vehicles but I don't know if they are stlll available.
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OK I just did a test ride to Harbor Freight and back, I'm very happy with the ride, It rides just as nice as my 2005 Excursion (sort of proud to own the first and last leaf spring 4x4 trucks Ford ever made 
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Time to move on to the the next problem: Replacing or rebuilding the rear (9 leaf) springs.
)Time to move on to the the next problem: Replacing or rebuilding the rear (9 leaf) springs.
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3.250" Center to center of bolts. 1.125" space between frame and spring
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Those bushings look great, no distortion. My rubber ones are already mushing after just three years and about 19000 miles. I am amazed at how well these trucks drive with new components up-front. Did you start with over-sized round stock and turn down the center sections for the bushings? I turned some for a bushing in my steering column.
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Those bushings look great, no distortion. My rubber ones are already mushing after just three years and about 19000 miles. I am amazed at how well these trucks drive with new components up-front. Did you start with over-sized round stock and turn down the center sections for the bushings? I turned some for a bushing in my steering column.
Anyways, I sized each bushing to fit so I could press them in by hand.
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