Symptoms
Sagging, cracked or S-shaped leaf springs and worn bushings.
The fix, step by step
- Old Man Emu's FJ45 kits (1963–80 and 1980–84) include springs, shocks, greaseable shackles and pins, bushings, U-bolts and a steering damper.
- Cruiser Corps notes the OEM round washer must be used at the spring-to-frame pin instead of OME's teardrop washer.
- Confirm fitment before ordering parts for an FJ55, which isn't listed for these kits.
Tools & part numbers
- Jacks and stands
- breaker bar
- ARB-120 (FJ45 1963–1980) or equivalent kit
- bushing kit
Where to buy the parts
ARB/OME 2" light-load lift kit w/ shackles & pins, FJ45 1963–80Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
ARB/OME FJ45 lift kit 1980–84, 2" heavy load w/ anti-inversion kitCruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
OME greaseable front anti-inversion shackle kit OMEGS8 (1958–80)Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
OME greaseable rear anti-inversion shackle kit OMEGS9 (1958–80)Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.