Symptoms
Sagging leaf springs, worn shocks or a nose-down stance.
The fix, step by step
- Old Man Emu sells 2-inch kits for FJ60s in light, medium and heavy load ratings, split at April 1985.
- They include springs, Nitrocharger shocks, greaseable anti-inversion shackles and pins, bushings, U-bolts and a steering damper.
- Change one axle at a time with the frame supported, and grease the new shackles and pins.
Tools & part numbers
- Jacks and stands
- breaker bar
- ARB/OME kit (pre- or post-4/1985)
- grease gun
Where to buy the parts
ARB/OME 2" medium-load lift kit w/ shackles & pins, FJ60 1980–85Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
ARB/OME 2" medium-load lift kit w/ shackles & pins, FJ60/FJ62 1985–90Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
OME greaseable rear anti-inversion shackle kit OMEGS1Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
OME greaseable front anti-inversion shackle kit OMEGS2Cruiser 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.