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Page 287 Land Cruiser Suspension:

SOR FJ40 2 Inch Lift Kit


#287-41 Installed
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#287-41 Installed
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Specter now offers a Lift Kit for those customers who want new springs for their 40 Series, but do not want the great deal of added lift that our 4 Inch Lift Kit offers. This 2 Inch Lift Kit is a great way to eliminate your worn out stock suspension.

Each kit includes the following items:

SOR Heavy Duty Leaf Springs - Quantity 4 - These multi tapered leaf springs are manufactured using the highest quality 5160H alloy spring steel. SOR’s Front Heavy Duty Leaf Springs have six multi tapered leafs per stack. The Rear Heavy Duty Leaf Springs have five multi tapered leafs per stack to provide a soft, flexible suspension, built to exacting tolerances.

Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks - Quantity 4 - Explorer Pro-Comp Shock Absorbers are a 10-stage, velocity sensitive valving that delivers a superior highway ride, maximum performance, and control off-road. Expanded fluid reservoir and twin tube construction increases fluid capacity up to 50%. This, combined with Pro-Comp's exclusive fluid, allows the Pro-Comp Shock Absorbers to perform consistently in all climates even under the most extreme conditions, reduces shock temperature, and protects internal components. Shock boots should be ordered separately when you purchase a lift kit. These boots keep the dirt out of the shaft and away from the shaft seal which reduces the possibility of premature shaft seal failure, thus longer shock life. Shock boots come in your choice of colors black, red, yellow, and blue.

Anti-Inversion Plated Tri-Shackles - Quantity 4 - These stock length shackles are case hardened with grease fittings, and use stock size bushings (included).

Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings - Quantity 24

U-Bolts With Washers & Nuts - Quantity 28

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Part Number
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Price
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Installation Instructions
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287-41A-KIT
40 Series 2 Inch SOR Lift Kit-
2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 1958-12/74 FJ40 & BJ40-Comes with S-O-R Heavy Duty Leaf Springs (qty 4), Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks (qty 4), Anti-Inversion Black Plated Tri-Shackles (qty 4), Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings (qty 24), and U-Bolt with washer & nut (qty 8)-Does NOT come with shock boots, see page 286. Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 1060.38 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $50.00 is already included in price)
$1238.68
Yes
287-41B-KIT
40 Series 2 Inch SOR Lift Kit-
2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 1/75-7/80 FJ40 & BJ40-Comes with S-O-R Heavy Duty Leaf Springs (qty 4), Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks (qty 4), Anti-Inversion Zinc Plated Tri-Shackles (qty 4), Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings (qty 24), and U-Bolt with washer & nut (qty 8)-Does NOT come with shock boots, see page 286. Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 1062.96 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $50.00 is already included in price)
$1241.72
Yes
287-41C-KIT
40 Series 2 Inch SOR Lift Kit-
2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 8/80-1984 FJ40 & BJ40-Comes with S-O-R Heavy Duty Leaf Springs (qty 4), Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks (qty 4), Anti-Inversion Zinc Plated Tri-Shackles (qty 4), Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings (qty 24), and U-Bolt with washer & nut (qty 8)-Does NOT come with shock boots, see page 286.Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 1017.70 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $50.00 is already included in price)
$1188.47
Yes


Shock Boots

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Part Number
Description
Price
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286-399-BLK
$5.65
Yes
286-399-BLUE
Shock Boot-
Blue-Sold each -Special Promotion - Everyone gets the Discounted Price on this part.
$6.50
Yes
286-399-RED
$6.50
Yes
286-399-YEL
$6.68
Yes


SOR FJ40 4 Inch Lift Kit


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If we told you that you could get an extra 4 inches with only one part number would you be interested? Sure you would! Specter Off-Road introduces one part number ordering for your 40 Series 4 Inch Lift Kits.

Each kit includes the following items:

4-SOR Heavy Duty Leaf Springs - These multi tapered leaf springs are manufactured using the highest quality 5160H alloy spring steel. SOR’s Front Heavy Duty Leaf Springs have six multi tapered leafs per stack. The Rear Heavy Duty Leaf Springs have five multi tapered leafs per stack to provide a soft, flexible suspension, built to exacting tolerances.

4-Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks - Explorer Pro-Comp Shock Absorbers are a 10-stage, velocity sensitive valving that delivers a superior highway ride, maximum performance, and control off-road. Expanded fluid reservoir and twin tube construction increases fluid capacity up to 50%. This, combined with Pro-Comp's exclusive fluid, allows the Pro-Comp Shock Absorbers to perform consistently in all climates even under the most extreme conditions, reduces shock temperature, and protects internal components. Shock boots should be ordered separately when you purchase a lift kit. These boots keep the dirt out of the shaft and away from the shaft seal which reduces the possibility of premature shaft seal failure, thus longer shock life. Shock boots come in your choice of colors black, red, yellow, and blue.

4-Performance Shackles - Extended length shackles (2 1/2 inches longer than stock) are made of 3/8 inch steel bar, with 5/8 inch diameter bolts.

24-Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings

8-U-Bolts With Washers & Nuts

1-Pair 2.5 degree Spring Shims

1-Pair 4.0 degree Spring Shims

4-Heavy Duty Leaf Pins

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Part Number
Description
Price
*In Stock
287-40A-KIT
40 Series 4 Inch SOR Lift Kit-
4 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 1958-12/74 FJ40 & BJ40-Comes with S-O-R Heavy Duty Leaf Springs (qty 4), Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks (qty 4), Performance Shackles (qty 4), Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings (qty 24), U-Bolts with washers & nuts (qty 8), 2.5 degree Spring Shims (qty 2), 4.0 degree Spring Shims (qty 2), and Leaf Spring Centering Pins (qty 4)-Does NOT come with shock boots, see page 286.Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 1060.38 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $50.00 is already included in price)
$1238.68
Yes
287-40B-KIT
40 Series 4 Inch SOR Lift Kit-
4 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 1/75-7/80 FJ40 & BJ40-Comes with S-O-R Heavy Duty Leaf Springs (qty 4), Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks (qty 4), Performance Shackles (qty 4), Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings (qty 24), U-Bolts with washers & nuts (qty 8), 2.5 degree Spring Shims (qty 2), 4.0 degree Spring Shims (qty 2), and Leaf Spring Centering Pins (qty 4)-Does NOT come with shock boots, see page 286.Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 1062.96 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $50.00 is already included in price)
$1241.72
Yes
287-40C-KIT
40 Series 4 Inch SOR Lift Kit-
4 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 8/80-1984 FJ40 & BJ40-Comes with S-O-R Heavy Duty Leaf Springs (qty 4), Explorer Pro-Comp Extended Shocks (qty 4), Performance Shackles (qty 4), Graphite Impregnated Poly Bushings (qty 24), U-Bolts with washers & nuts (qty 8), 2.5 degree Spring Shims (qty 2), 4.0 degree Spring Shims (qty 2), and Leaf Spring Centering Pins (qty 4)-Does NOT come with shock boots, see page 286.Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 1087.49 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $50.00 is already included in price)
$1270.58
Yes


Shock Boots

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Part Number
Description
Price
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286-399-BLK
$5.65
Yes
286-399-BLUE
Shock Boot-
Blue-Sold each -Special Promotion - Everyone gets the Discounted Price on this part.
$6.50
Yes
286-399-RED
$6.50
Yes
286-399-YEL
$6.68
Yes


SOR High Quality 40 Series Heavy Duty Leaf Springs


Front Springs
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Rear Springs
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SOR High Quality 40 Series Heavy Duty Leaf Springs are designed by Specter and built by the premier leaf spring manufacturer in North America. Specter’s heavy duty springs provide a 2 inch - 2 1/2 inch of lift. These multi tapered leaf springs are manufactured using the highest quality 5160H alloy spring steel. Spring have large eyes using large diameter 1 3/8 inch bushings, and a large 3/8 inch center pin. SOR’s Front Heavy Duty Leaf Springs have six multi tapered leafs per stack. SOR’s Rear Heavy Duty Leaf Springs have five multi tapered leafs per stack to provide a soft, flexible suspension, built to exacting tolerances. Designed for the serious off-road enthusiast. Sold each.

Specter recommends the use of longer rear shackles for maximum wheel travel as not to bind the spring on the hanger, see page 288 for shackle options. Bushings are not included with springs, be sure to order separately see page 289 for bushing listings. See page 286 for extended shock listings. Springs are sold each.

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Part Number
Description
Price
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287-20A
Front SOR Heavy Duty Leaf Spring-
2 inches to 2 1/2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 1961-7/80 FJ40, BJ40 & FJ45 Pick Up-6 multi tapered leafs per stack-Uses large 3/8 inch center pin-Sold each.Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 145.15 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $10.00 is already included in price)
$169.00
Yes
287-20B
Front SOR Heavy Duty Leaf Spring-
2 inches to 2 1/2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 8/80-1984 FJ40, BJ40, FJ45 Pick Up & 47 Troopy-6 multi tapered leafs per stack-Uses large 3/8 inch center pin-Sold each.Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 145.15 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $10.00 is already included in price)
$169.00
Yes
287-30A
40 Series Rear SOR Heavy Duty Leaf Spring-
2 inches to 2 1/2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 1961-7/80 FJ40 & BJ40-5 multi tapered leafs per stack-Uses large 3/8 inch center pin-Sold each. Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 145.15 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $10.00 is already included in price)
$169.00
Yes
287-30B
40 Series Rear SOR Heavy Duty Leaf Spring-
2 inches to 2 1/2 inches of lift over stock height-Fits 8/80-1984 FJ40 & BJ40-5 multi tapered leafs per stack-Uses large 3/8 inch center pin-Sold each. Cannot be shipped Parcel Post. - Club Price is $ 145.15 Click here for info about Club SOR (An Additional Handling Charge of $10.00 is already included in price)
$169.00
Yes


Torque Bar

This Torque Bar is ideal for those with altered suspension and “spring-over” suspensions. This Torque Bar prevents spring windup and possible breakage due to high torque loading or unloading while climbing steep grades, under high acceleration, over broken uneven surfaces, or with heavy loads. They also help eliminate the danger of spring or shock failure during sudden axle drops.

These Torque Bars are unique in their design with a removable interlocking pin that gives you needed maximum suspension travel. Simply by removing the pin, the Torque Bar is allowed to slide, giving increased freedom to the suspension.

This Torque Bar is manufactured using the highest grade of steel and equipped with polyurethane bushings for long life under all driving conditions. Comes with installation hardware. Some drilling and welding is required for installation.

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Part Number
Description
Price
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287-10
Torque Bar-
Fits 1963-7/80 40 Series-Requires some drilling and welding-Comes with installation hardware - Club Price is $ 191.25 Click here for info about Club SOR
$225.00
Yes


Heavy Duty Spring Perches

Heavy Duty Spring Perches are made from 1/4 inch thick steel.

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Part Number
Description
Price
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287-14
Heavy Duty Spring Perch-
3 inches x 5 inches long-Sold in pairs - Club Price is $ 31.98 Click here for info about Club SOR
$37.62
Yes


Urethane Bumpstops

For those of you that have lifted vehicles or spring over vehicles with the need for longer axle bumpstops, Specter has them for you. We also know many of you out there build custom creations, so we carry an assortment of different sized bumpstops for all your needs. We even carry an adjustable bumpstop that adjusts from 1 inch - 2 1/2 inches, see #287-17. Available in black. Sold in pairs.

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Part Number
Description
Price
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287-15
4 1/2 Inch Bumpstop*Special Order NO Return-
Black Urethane-4 1/2 inches tall-Sold in pairs - Club Price is $ 63.74 Click here for info about Club SOR (Special Order-not in stock-NO RETURN)
$74.99
No
287-16
2 1/2 Inch Bumpstop-
Black Urethane-2 1/2 inches tall-Sold in pairs - Club Price is $ 47.59 Click here for info about Club SOR
$55.99
Yes
287-17
Adjustable Bumpstop-
Black Urethane-Adjusts from 1 inch to 2 1/2 inches tall-Sold in pairs - Club Price is $ 10.97 Click here for info about Club SOR
$12.90
Yes
287-18
Bullet Bumpstop-
Black Urethane-1 9/16 inches tall-Sold in pairs - Club Price is $ 10.97 Click here for info about Club SOR
$12.90
Yes
287-19
Flat Bumpstop-
Black Urethane-11/16 inches tall-Sold in pairs - Club Price is $ 10.97 Click here for info about Club SOR
$12.90
Yes


U-Bolts

U-Bolts come with installation hardware in the size you need for your application. Sold each.

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Part Number
Description
Price
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287-31A
40 Series Front Square U Bolt -
Fits 8/80-1984 40 Series - 9/16 inch x 9 inch - Cad plated - Comes with nut and washer - Sold each - Club Price is $ 16.99 Click here for info about Club SOR
$19.99
Yes
287-32
UBolt 9/16 inch x 6 3/4 inch -
Cad plated - Comes with nut and washer - Sold each - Club Price is $ 13.46 Click here for info about Club SOR
$15.83
Yes
287-33
UBolt 9/16 inch x 7 3/4 inch -
Cad plated - Comes with nut and washer - Sold each - Club Price is $ 11.04 Click here for info about Club SOR
$12.99
Yes
287-34A
UBolt 9/16 inch x 9 1/4 inch -
Cad plated - Comes with nut and washer - Sold each - Club Price is $ 11.04 Click here for info about Club SOR
$12.99
Yes
287-34B
UBolt 9/16 inch x 10 3/4 inch -
Cad plated - Comes with nut and washer - Sold each - Club Price is $ 16.99 Click here for info about Club SOR
$19.99
Yes


40 Series U-Bolt Kit

This is a convenient and affordable U-bolt package for 1961-7/80 40 Series vehicles. This kit includes quantity seven 9/16 inch x 6-3/4 inch U-bolts, quantity one 9/16 inch x 7-3/4 inch U-bolt, washers, and nuts.

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287-35
40 Series SOR UBolt Kit -
Fits 1961-7/80 FJ40 & BJ40-total of eight Cad plated U-bolts, nuts, and washers-Kit contains quantity one 9/16 inch x 7-3/4 inch U-Bolt, and quantity seven 9/16 inch x 6 3/4 inch U-Bolts - Club Price is $ 54.40 Click here for info about Club SOR
$64.00
Yes


Leaf Spring Centering Pins

When using stock leaf springs, it's important and recommended that you change the Leaf Spring Centering Pin to one that has a longer head. Doing this will compensate for the additional thickness of the shim and limit the possibility of slippage. Sold in pairs.

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287-36A
FJ40 Leaf Spring Centering Pin-
Fits 1958-8/78 FJ40 Front & Rear-Sold in pairs - See page 287-82,84 & 85 for Caster Spring shims - Club Price is $ 9.35 Click here for info about Club SOR
$11.00
Yes
287-36B
FJ40 Leaf Spring Centering Pin-
Fits 8/78-1984 FJ40 Front & Rear-Sold in pairs - See page 287-82,84 & 85 for Caster Spring shims - Club Price is $ 9.35 Click here for info about Club SOR
$11.00
Yes


Caster Spring Shims

When a vehicle is lifted using an extended shackles, the steering caster angle changes from the stock -1 deg. angle. This creates undue wear on steering components (Knuckle Bearings, Tie Rod Ends, Steering Box). You may also notice your vehicle wander or follow grooves in the road (under inflated tires and other worn steering components will also cause wandering). This problem can be corrected by using Caster Spring Shims. In vehicles with V-8 and or automatic transmission conversions that require the rear drive shaft to be shortened, Caster Spring Shims can help relieve stress on U-joints by rotating the rear pumpkin up. Sold in pairs.

Caster Spring Shims rotate the axle back to a stock tolerance:

Shackle
Shim
1"-1 1/2" longer than stock
2.5 degree
2"-2 1/2" longer than stock
4.0 degree
3" & longer
6.0 degree

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287-82
2.5 Degree Caster Spring Shim-
Sold in pairs. Does not fit with stock length center pins. See part number 287-36, order seperately if needed. - Club Price is $ 16.14 Click here for info about Club SOR
$18.99
Yes
287-84
4.0 Degree Caster Spring Shim-
Sold in pairs. Does not fit with stock length center pins. See part number 287-36, order seperately if needed.. - Club Price is $ 18.76 Click here for info about Club SOR
$22.07
Yes
287-85
6.0 Degree Caster Spring Shim-
Sold in pairs. Does not fit with stock length center pins. See part number 287-36, order seperately if needed. - Club Price is $ 18.28 Click here for info about Club SOR
$21.50
Yes

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FIGURE 3

This image shows the stock
position of the axle housing.
When you raise a vehicle by adding longer shackles, the axle housing rotates downward changing the angle of the differential and steering components.
Using the proper shim rotates the
axle and steering components back
to the correct position.


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