Aftermarket lower links

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What exactly is the benefit of these? There are a handful of companies and fab'ers making them, and at decent prices. Should someone with a fine stock link not even bother? I cant really get an explanation of their function anywhere. I do know that they are purdy, and i like purdy things!
Any input appreciated!
 
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i think so.
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are lower control arms, trailing arms and lower links all the same thing i think?
 
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the reason im asking is b/c ive noticed alot of the guys over at yt @ toyota120 are using them. They are reasonably priced and MODs are MODs :-D so no one here has any experience?

look at these beauties for the FJ (still a 4R possibility perhaps)
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im starting to think that these might not be a necessary mod till ur stock arm is bent, but Ive never been one of those 'if it aint broke dont fix it' guys, so i can for see a set in the future for 08.
 
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I have a all pro offroad set on my 06 4runner. They have johnny joints on the ends are are a lot beefier than the stockers and have a hole for the rear brake cable. Its a nice quality set and I think they have 3 different kinds. The FJ links are exactly the same!!
 
Cool! Nice to hear from someone who has them! I think im gonna order the square All Pro's with the OEM rubber bushings. (tho the SLEEs are very nice looking)
Do you have any squeaking issues?
 
I dont have any squeek issues yet. They are very easy to put on also in case your wondering. For the money go with the cheaper ones, you wont need adjustable johnny joints for average off roading.
 
these aftermarket links are targeting users that take their vehicles beyond what the stock links are capable of surviving on the trails. as you venture deeper into the trails you will encounter obstacles and sometimes these obstacles can damage your links.

the factory links are rather think and hollow so over time they will bend. Just the nature of the material and design. aftermarket ones are much better (though some differ in price and quality combination). You really won't need "adjustable" links as nobody will change their stock suspension geometry so keep that in mind if you buy aftermarket.

you can easily make your own (if you have some fabbing skills) by using any number of combination links on the end (pick from anything you want). I've built my own because it was cheaper for me to make em than have someone make em and sell me.

if your stock links are straight then save your pennies on other mods. do this mod once you notice the bow in your links.

good luck
 
thanks alot, thats some valuable advice! I figured they wouldnt really benefit one as far as susp. goes besides added strength but yeah I may just wait till (if) mine bend....

next on my list is shrock sliders and budbuilt skids ;-)
 
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Ok, ok. I've never in my life seen a bent suspension bar in 4runner. But many many times seen the IFS in the front so damaged that words cannot describe it.

I'm running 38" tires all the time and I don't hestitate to jump on the vehicle or do any other thing that could break something in the suspension, (I'm just one of those guys who just HAVE to push everything to it's limits!).
I'm goin' on 44" tires next month and I don't think I'll reinforce anything 'cept maybe the car's radio. :D

And oh yeah, I've bent alot of other things like the rear axle, but never broken or ben t the trailing arms. =)
Just my few cents...

I think you should go with other mods rather than waste money on this...
 
Heres another option:
http://www.toyteclifts.com/96024runnercart.html#96024runnerother
Part #
LCAS-2 Rear lower control arm skids
$159.99
+ $20 S/H Solid steel weld on Lower control arm skids for the rear of your 96-02 4Runner!
Protects the vulnerable rear lower control arms on these models
Extends past the tube weld onto the mounting point for maximum protection
Can be used to straiten bent control arms prior to welding on
Fits all '96-'02 4Runners
Sold in pairs

Payment
Options Price: $ 159.99 Quantity: >> TOP


Ive been running these for awhile now, and YES, Ive smashed them up against a few rocks, lol Im still loving them, and for the price, cant beat them :D
 
Im gonna wait till I bend one or am totally bored and having extra clams to get a set of these babies, though they are very nice looking, I just dont NEED them now.
I had originally ordered some shrock sliders but had to cancel due to an ISSUE that has arisen iand just go with a BudBuilt front skid for now :-D
 
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That's it, I'm no longer going to read through threads in this forum. I thought I had figured out my rear suspension plan and then I get into this post and another $400 flew out of my wallet before I could stop it. I'm not sure how or why, but my fingers logged onto the offending site (All-Pro Off-Road) and placed an order and gave my American Express card number before I realized what was happening.

Honestly, I find myself agreeing with both sides of the opinion to mod or not here. Yes, there are components that are more important and of course the intended use of your vehicle, as well as your budget, is a major factor for what mods are necessary, preferred, optional, etc. Having said that, I also feel that if budget allows (and the wife is sleeping and not paying attention to the credit card coming out of my wallet) beefing up, even slightly over building, suspension and other key components are critical to reliable and safe off-roading. I took one quick look under my truck and saw the thin, suspected week links (pun intended) and made the decision to upgrade. Why risk it?
 
this is true! i have never been one of those 'if it aint broke dont fix it' guys, i mean hell, we all drive modded toyotas. these things wouldnt ever break so WE HAVE TO HAVE FUN :-D
its inevitable that ill end up with some.
Which ones did u get?
 

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