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FNG with a 40

rAgeofAquarius

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Greetings!
New to this forum, I’ve had my 40 for about 12 years. She’s looking great but now her underside needs some attention.
i live on the south side of the Denver area…

I’ve done cruises with the Rising Sun folks in the past which were great and i hope to do them again.

Looking for ideas and resources and to offer same
 
Hello and welcome...

Tell us about your 40 and we do like photos

Regards,

Rodger
 
Just finished up an Old Man Emu suspension install.
HUGE difference.
now i have to address brakes before i take her on the trails (or the roads!).
OME was fairly straight forward … found i need to replace pin retention bolts because the new springs are a little wider at the end s necessitating a shorter bolt.
Also. Had to TAP one of the shackles plates with a 14 x1.5 tap in order to thread the pins.
I hope i won’t have to swap springs later as i have the “slightly over spec” spring on the drivers side … have the back right loaded with tools. Playing with weight while springs settle.
Oh and need longer brake hose s !!!
 

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How much lift is that from stock?

Good looking truck

Rodger
 
Thanks Rodger!

That is the 2.5” lift from OME. PO put extended shackles to lift it the same 2.5, but now i have the shorter, greasable shackles with the light/medium springs .. the old springs were flattened in the back and ride dead.

This is a much smoother ride with more “bounce”… Steering damper just done nowe and it made a nice difference too. Better road feel/vibration with a smoother turn.

I have 30” tires, 9.5 wide… VERY TIGHT turn radius! Old view here with sagging rear and looong shackles
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