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-- Albert Einstein
The Build-Up Continues:
On the way back from Big Bear Lake, I stopped at Demello's and ordered Donohoe upper control arms (that turned out to be in-stock and available at Donohoe Racing. I know that there is some debate as to the relative value of replacing the OE upper control arms.
I'm running very heavy beadlock rims and heavy tires and feel that because I made this choice and intend to run the rig not just off pavement but off road, it was warranted. Donohoe UCA's are constructed of heat-treated aircraft-grade aluminum. They feature Uniball misalignment spacers and adapters. Dust cover to protect the Uniball, Teflon-lined bearings, and allow for Caster & camber adjustments.
I also ordered Light Racing jounce shocks.
The JounceShocks form the backbone of a secondary suspension system that dramatically increases the capacity of the FJ's vehicle suspension. Driving off-road the FJ won't feel as though it's bottoming. It also feels as if it's moving up and down less when the JounceShocks are added.
As Light Racing advertises, "When the suspension compresses it drives the shaft of the JounceShock into the JounceShock body. The shaft compresses the nitrogen volume and since the nitrogen is in a closed cylinder, the nitrogen pressure increases dramatically as it compresses. This gives a smooth exponential increase in force (like an air spring) instead of the force spike that occurs when typical suspension systems bottom out. The valving inside the JounceShock is designed such that after the JounceShock has compressed the suspension falls away faster than the JounceShock can extend. Therefore all of the energy that was put into compressing the JounceShock is dissipated by the valving rather than pushing the suspension back out. This is a key factor in why the JounceShocks are so effective for high energy absorption and vehicle control."
It all comes back to an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure. You can still over drive JounceShocks but it provides a back up to your suspension system. The UCA's and JounceShocks will be installed by Demello next week.
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Very cool buddy, I haven't taken the time to learn about the JounceShocks, now I have just learned what I need to know about them. Thanks Very cool, the rig does look great!
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Nice Larry.
I have enjoyed seeing this progress over the past month and the tires and rims are definately the topping on the cake.
I chopped the body mounts before putting the 305's (34 inch tires) on the FJ but I do have some rubbing issues. That's one of the reasons I visited Demello Offroad today. In addition to the new stuff, we're going to do a more aggressive body chop and it's difficult to describe the way it rubs, but it doesn't look like it's going to be much work to eliminate the problem. (famous last words -- I think Napoleon said that about the British on the eve of Waterloo)
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There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unaltered, to find the ways that you have changed.
I chopped the body mounts before putting the 305's (34 inch tires) on the FJ but I do have some rubbing issues. That's one of the reasons I visited Demello Offroad today. In addition to the new stuff, we're going to do a more aggressive body chop and it's difficult to describe the way it rubs, but it doesn't look like it's going to be much work to eliminate the problem. (famous last words -- I think Napoleon said that about the British on the eve of Waterloo)
You going to post some before and after pics of the body mount chop?...I'm doing mine next week it would be helpful to know what will be the best way to do it. I will be running 34's or try 35's if I can get them to fit without rubbing with the DR. Thanks again Larry
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Very cool, the rig does look great! 
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