Hi,
I'm in Bogota, Coloimbia and recently bought an '87 FJ70 (made in Venezuela).
The ride is very very stiff and I am not carring a lot of weight.
I'm desperate for any suggestions as to how I can modify or change the suspension to get a more comfortable ride.
I realize this a short wheel based jeep type vehicle but was hoping for some improvement.
One mechanic suggested removing the 3rd (from the top) rear leaf saying that it was a reinforcement leaf really only meant for heaving loads.
Before I going off do something stupid I thought I would ask the collective wisdom of this forum for advice as to what I can change or modiy.
As for shocks any advice of what makes the softest ride?
I am primarily driving on South American roads (various grades of dirt and rough pavement) and I'm not heading "off road" and going cross country.
Thanks,
Jonathan
I'm in Bogota, Coloimbia and recently bought an '87 FJ70 (made in Venezuela).
The ride is very very stiff and I am not carring a lot of weight.
I'm desperate for any suggestions as to how I can modify or change the suspension to get a more comfortable ride.
I realize this a short wheel based jeep type vehicle but was hoping for some improvement.
One mechanic suggested removing the 3rd (from the top) rear leaf saying that it was a reinforcement leaf really only meant for heaving loads.
Before I going off do something stupid I thought I would ask the collective wisdom of this forum for advice as to what I can change or modiy.
As for shocks any advice of what makes the softest ride?
I am primarily driving on South American roads (various grades of dirt and rough pavement) and I'm not heading "off road" and going cross country.
Thanks,
Jonathan