Red Line 2.5” FJ40 Lift Kit for Toyota 40-Series Land Cruiser – RL2000
$2,807.37 – $3,055.25 depending on year FJ40 and 1-5 Load Level. Read details below, and please send an email with your details.
Red Line 2.5” FJ40 Lift Kit – RL2000 for Toyota 40-Series Land Cruiser
We know you have choices from reputable brands when purchasing a suspension kit for your FJ40 Land Cruiser. But we have painstakingly taken on the task of making the best ride quality from leaf springs, in a 2.5″ lift kit that is 100% specifically designed for the FJ40 Land Cruiser.
This project is a significant milestone for Red Line Land Cruisers, as we are a passionate service shop dedicated to the development of the 40-Series Land Cruiser and its suspension. We refused to compromise on quality or leave our customers with overly stiff suspension solutions. We’re proud to present a superior leaf spring package explicitly tailored for FJ40 enthusiasts!
Our collaborative efforts have yielded, and exceeded even our most ambitious goals, shall we say, a groundbreaking 2.5″ Lift Kit for the FJ40 Land Cruiser! This system sets a new performance and ride quality standard, delivering an unmatched on/off-road experience. We truly believe in it! Take us up on a test-ride first!
If you wish to “pre-test” this exceptional FJ40 ride quality, fly into Colorado Springs, Colorado (COS). We will provide airport pickup and a test ride in our FJ40. Please call us at 719.638.2003 to arrange the details. Our 2.5″ Ultimate Lift Kit will exceed your expectations and enhance your FJ40’s performance.
With the RL2000 2.5″ FJ40 Lift Kit, you will notice there are “Driver Side” leaf springs and “Passenger Side” leaf springs as indicated on the springs. The “1D” and “1P” refer to the rear springs, with the heavier versions being designated as “2D” and “2P.” (See weight classes below).
The Front Springs are indicated as “FD” for the front driver’s side and “FP” for the front passenger’s side.
*CHOOSE YOUR WEIGHT CLASS / SUSPENSION SYSTEM
In our pursuit to give you the ultimate ride experience in your FJ40 Land Cruiser, we’ve developed a more “tunable” suspension lift package. Please review the weight categories below carefully.
Due to the amount of wheel travel and articulation, our suspension allows – MUST USE Wheels NO wider than 6.5” – MUST USE Tires NO wider than 10.5”
Due to the amount of wheel travel and articulation, our suspension allows – MUST USE Wheels NO wider than 6.5” – MUST USE Tires NO wider than 10.5”
Due to the amount of wheel travel and articulation, our suspension allows – MUST USE Wheels NO wider than 6.5” – MUST USE Tires NO wider than 10.5”
See our blogpost: The Perfect Wheel and Tire Package for FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Red Line 2.5 “Ultimate Lift Suspension Kits are available in five weight package offerings based on the weight of your FJ40 and your intended use: Light / Medium-Light / Intermediate / Heavy / Overland Heavy.. Please see the details below to choose the most suitable category for your vehicle and needs.
1] LIGHT: (Up to 3,700 lbs. – no occupants)
• No Hard Top
• With a Roll-Cage
• With Winch
• With or without doors
• With 33” Tires
• With Factory Swing-Out + Spare Tire
2] MEDIUM-LITE: (Up to 4,000 lbs. – no occupants)
• With Hard Top
• With a Roll-Cage
• With Winch
• With 33” tires
• With Factory Swing-Out + Spare Tire
• With 33” Tires
• No Rear Passengers (kids)
3] INTERMEDIATE: (4,200 – 4,400 lbs. – no occupants)
• With Hard Top
• With a Roll-Cage
• With Winch
• With 33” Tires
• With Aftermarket Rear Bumper + Spare Tire
• 200 pounds of rear cargo (OR)
• (OR) With Rear Passengers (kids)
• Light backpacking style Camp Gear
4] HEAVY: (4,400 – 4,600 lbs. – no occupants)
• With Hard Top
• With a Roll-Cage
• With Winch
• With 33” Tires
• With Aftermarket Rear Bumper + Spare Tire
• 200 pounds of rear cargo
• With Rear Passengers (kids)
• Full Camp Gear
• Electric Fridge
• Wood-burning Stove-Type Tent.
5] OVERLAND HEAVY: (4,700+ lbs. – no occupants)
Australian Style! Everything and the kitchen sink strapped to your FJ40 for an all-out epic month in the bush, desert, or just down by the lake.
• Roof Top Tent /RTT
• Long Range Fuel Tank
• Auxiliary Water Tank
• Dual Spares
The most comprehensive 2.5″ Lift Kit available for your FJ40 Land Cruiser
CONTENTS:
• Front and Rear Leaf Springs
• Caster Plates Pre-mounted on Front Leaf Springs
• Polyurethane Bushing Kit; front & rear + frame side
• U-Bolts with acorn nuts, specifically sized
• Greaseable Shackles, Front and Rear with part numbers
• Greaseable Pins, Front and Rear
• Steering Damper with mounting hardware
• Drop-down Brake Line, Front and Rear axle
• Bilstein Shocks, Front and Rear
* OPTIONAL: New Suspension Washer and Nut Kit (Castle Nuts or Standard Nuts)
** OPTIONAL: New U-Bolt Plates (1958 – 7/80 Only)
Please consider how you would like the palletized suspension kit to arrive – see shipping details below.
COMMERCIAL ADDRESS: LOADING DOCK OR FORKLIFT ONLY!!!
To save money on shipping, consider researching a commercial address to ship your lift kit from. The lift kit ships via pallet, and the commercial address should have either a “level to trailer” loading dock or a forklift. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EITHER – DO NOT CLAIM “COMMERCIAL ADDRESS!” The shipping company will back-charge $350 for “Lift Gate Use!”
RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY
If you require residential delivery, please let us know, and we will provide you with an estimated shipping quote. However, please note that the lift kit will be metal band-strapped to the pallet and weigh approximately 350 lbs. Lift Kit pallets will be delivered by a large freight truck, which typically drops the pallet at the side of the road or driveway. Think “18-wheeler,” and the driver will not back down your driveway. We wish to make the order process as smooth as possible.
To facilitate a smooth transaction, we kindly request that you confirm the following information:
IN AN EMAIL, please request a QUOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFO PROVIDED:
SEND TO: INFO@REDLINELANDCRUISERS.COM
1] Vehicle Details [MONTH / YEAR] of your FJ40.
2] WEIGHT CLASS FROM INFO ABOVE
3] SHIPPING ADDRESS
RED LINE LAND CRUISERS
1050 Ford Street
Colorado Springs, CO
80915-2909
Google Map Link
719.638.2003
Front and rear shackles. Rear shackle lengths are based on FJ40 weights (see chart above).
Torque Spec: 30 – 35 ft/lbs.
The front U-Bolt kit consists of three short (regular) U-bolts and one long U-bolt with large flange acorn nuts.
Please see our Tips on installing the 2.5 Ultimate Lift Kit (Torque specifications in post – please read when to torque).
For the rear, we made three U-bolt lengths just because we hate having fresh new U-bolts only to cut them off after installation.
RL2007.175 Rear U-Bolt Kit as numbered on the U-bolts.
RL2007.185 Rear U-Bolt Kit as numbered on the U-bolts.
RL2007.195 Rear U-Bolt Kit as numbered on the U-bolts.
Rl1174 & RL1175 Drop Brake Line / Goodridge for front and rear FJ40 axle.
The images below are measurements taken on a 1978 FJ40 with 33×10.50 BFG tires using the RL2000.77_80_2 MEDIUM-LIGHT 2.5″ Lift Kit.
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Look at that wheel gap! See our blog post: SUSPENSION LIFT WITHOUT AXLE SUCK!
Garage Door to FJ40 Roof Clearance? The average open clearance for a standard garage door is 7 feet / 84 inches. Our 1982 FJ40 with the 2.5″ Lift Kit with 33″ Kenda Klever tires is roughly 79-1/4″ tall.
OPTION: If you are purchasing the FJ40 Lift Kit, you might consider:
FJ40 Suspension Washer and Nut Kit – RL1268 A or B
WARNING: It is the sole responsibility of the person installing any brake or suspension component or kit for that particular application. If you are unsure how to safely use this brake or suspension component or kit, do not install or use it. Do not assume anything! Improperly installed or maintained brakes and or suspension components and systems are dangerous. If you’re unsure, seek professional help. For additional information and technical support, please call Red Line Land Cruiser at 719.638.2003, email us at “info@redlinelandcruisers.com”, or visit our website at RedLineLandCruisers.com. Note that using Red Line Land Cruiser’s technical support does not guarantee proper installation. You, or the person performing the installation, must know how to use this product properly. It is not possible to understand or foresee all the issues that might arise in your installation over the phone or email.
Automotive equipment, including brakes and suspensions, must be regularly maintained and inspected for signs of fatigue, damage, and wear.
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