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After a bit of plasma cutting and a brief trip to the drawing board, a lower profile link mount was created. Changing the upper link's mount meant that the lower links' mounting locations had to be slightly altered to keep the suspension geometry correct. The link mount is tacked into place in this photo and will be fully welded before the FJ gets driven anywhere.
After a bit of plasma cutting and a brief trip to the drawing board, a lower profile link mount was created. Changing the upper link's mount meant that the lower links' mounting locations had to be slightly altered to keep the suspension geometry correct. The link mount is tacked into place in this photo and will be fully welded before the FJ gets driven anywhere.		You may have seen coilovers mounted to the top of the axlehousing's end forgings (aka "cs"). While the top of the c is a viable mounting spot, it's several inches higher than the location in the photo. When the bottom coilover mount is further up in the chassis, the top coilover mount must be raised an equal amount.
You may have seen coilovers mounted to the top of the axlehousing's end forgings (aka "cs"). While the top of the c is a viable mounting spot, it's several inches higher than the location in the photo. When the bottom coilover mount is further up in the chassis, the top coilover mount must be raised an equal amount.		It's the same... But different. The ideal steering box mounting angle for the FJ turned out to be different from that of the tacoma. All-Pro created a set of mounting plates just for the FJ application. They are different from the plates shown in the steering box photo near the beginning of this article. All-Pro also decided to use a flat pitman arm in place of the dropped arm that was originally selected.
It's the same... But different. The ideal steering box mounting angle for the FJ turned out to be different from that of the tacoma. All-Pro created a set of mounting plates just for the FJ application. They are different from the plates shown in the steering box photo near the beginning of this article. All-Pro also decided to use a flat pitman arm in place of the dropped arm that was originally selected.
Racing technology goes for a trail ride. Fox 2.5-inch-diameter coilovers with a 12-inch stroke were selected. The dualrate coils are a key element in a progressive, smooth ride. We predict exceptional ride quality and look forward to a test ride. If the shock towers look spliced together, that's because they're prototypes and not The final product. Production towers have the professional, finished appearance all-Pro prides itself on, and will include a mount for the shock reservoir.
Racing technology goes for a trail ride. Fox 2.5-inch-diameter coilovers with a 12-inch stroke were selected. The dualrate coils are a key element in a progressive, smooth ride. We predict exceptional ride quality and look forward to a test ride. If the shock towers look spliced together, that's because they're prototypes and not The final product. Production towers have the professional, finished appearance all-Pro prides itself on, and will include a mount for the shock reservoir.		Careful planning and clean execution mean that the tie rod tucks between the drag link and the Panhard bar when the suspension is compressed. The result? More bumptravel at a lower ride height, which translates into better on-road handling and better off-road trail performance.
Careful planning and clean execution mean that the tie rod tucks between the drag link and the Panhard bar when the suspension is compressed. The result? More bumptravel at a lower ride height, which translates into better on-road handling and better off-road trail performance.		All-Pro's FJ roof rack is as functional as it is slick-looking. Adjustable tie-down loops make it easy to secure gear of all shapes and sizes.
All-Pro's FJ roof rack is as functional as it is slick-looking. Adjustable tie-down loops make it easy to secure gear of all shapes and sizes.
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