Lift help!?!?
I need some help guys!!
So ive been looking at toytec OME lifts for my '97 SR5, and was going to go with all new springs and diff. drop, But then I saw a post about using LC FJ-80 front coils as my rear coils, lucky me ALL my buddies and family have lifted FJ-80s and have plenty of springs sitting around. So with those for the rear i still need coils and diff drop for the front, but im not sure what springs to buy or who would be the best... I need some input. Also, all the places say that their springs will not work with stock ride height Shock absorbers, is this true or can i run the same shocks until i have enough cash to throw down on all new shocks? feel free to reply here or call me, (479-619-9382) anything, thanks guys |
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http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...tion-faqs.html Second: Toytec Lifts sells the front springs you need...consult the thread above for the correct spring. Third: If you're gonna do it, do it once, do it right. Get the correct struts for the lift springs. |
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Is it possible to do it with just The coil springs though and not the new shock absorbers? Just curious... |
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How many miles are on your truck and how much lift are you really looking to do? |
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Im not doing any kind of crazy wheeling quite yet and I do have a bit of extra weight from rack, and soon to be bumper with tire swing. Plus the LC springs have settled which i prefer. That way it keeps it a little lower. I dont want it to look too raked. |
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A set of OEM rear FJ80 shocks is a good cheap way to go or a set of the rear Bilsteins we have ride really nice too. LC coils and those Bilsteins were probably the best riding setup i had on my runner until i went to ICON's recently. Panhard drop bracket and a longer brake line would be advisable. If you are going to do the LC for the rear, this is one of our good bang-for-buck setups in the front. Bilstein 5100 shocks Front Bilstein Height adjustable 5100 shocks 3 inch Eibach coils Toytec/Eibach front coil lift springs |
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Another question, if I'm only doing 3 inched in the front do i have to do the panhard bar and brake lines just for a Daily rig for now? Eventually I plan on changing them all out but for now keeping it easy. |
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The Panhard drop and brake line is for the rear not the front. It is advisable no matter what type of driving you do and its better to just do it all at once. |
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Makes sense.. So would the OME's work with the original strut instead? |
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But like LINY said, do it once and do it right. The 5100/Eibach setup will way outperform the stock shock with a OME and ride much better too. |
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I think im confused... not hard to do... On the website it says that the 881's and 883's both require matching shocks, but you said the 881s will work without new shocks? Also it says only the 880 and 881 require a spacer for 3 inches of lift, does that mean that the 883's dont need the spacer and still get 3 inches? I do plan on building my bumper within the next month so I want to go with the heavier spring to reduce sag. |
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Okay That makes total since now. So if i said i have $400 to throw down right now you would recommend the Bilsteins and Toytec/Eibach shocks... then i need a diff drop as well correct? |
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Dylan, Thanks a TON for all of your help today! I ended up Placing an order this evening, I bought the Bilstein 5100's, the Toytec/Eibach front coils, and a 1" Differential drop. Do it right the first time, right? Ive got the LC FJ 80 Springs and Shocks sitting in the shop so depending on if they're here by next weekend or not I should have pictures up soon on my build thread! Again THANKS a ton Dylan! :thanks: |
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