Jeepin' Pete wrote:I always heard a general rule for Bilstein’s valving was that the 170/60 was for dual shocks and really light weight vehicles, the 255/70 was a pretty good medium for many mid-weight vehicles, and the 360/80 was for towing and heavy vehicles going fast. There are Bilstein valving charts out there if you look hard enough, most of the links are from a long time ago and are dead now.
I don’t have experience, but am probably going with the 255/70 when the time comes.
As for bumpstops, Timbren has a kit, ABSJRC01 that fits the later Grand Wagoneers, not sure if the trucks are the same. If in doubt just email them, they responded really quick. They told me the kits for the Xterra fit the Wagoneers as well. They have two series, the active off-road bumpstops (ABS), and the suspension enhancement series (SES). The SES are more for helping with bottoming out when towing, and the ABS are a softer, more typical bumpstop. They are not cheap though!
The other option I found (and what I will probably go with) is the Wheeler’s Superbumps. They are highly regarded by the Toyota guys and are a little cheaper, around $125 a pair. They have a universal kit that has 4” hole spacing on the mounting plate, which looks like it might fit with the holes on the frame of my Wagoneer. I just eyeballed that measurement, and again, not sure about the trucks.
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Yea the link I put up was to a table that lists what you explained.
Anyone know where to find the OEM dual shock mount for FSJ's? Do others exist? I know the pros and cons, and history of running dual shocks, and it's no longer necessary. But I love the vintage look which matches my vintage truck.
Are your GW bump stops the same front and rear? My J20 has roughly 2" tall bumps front and rear, and the mounting holes are roughly 4" apart.
I emailed the sumo spring company to see if they can find something that will work for me