Anyone in the Springs running FJ/Bilstein setup?

[kwhoadley]

Ive been searching for the right suspension/ lift option for my T4R and I think I am ready to pull the trigger on the 5100's and FJ springs all around and ditch the XREAS. The ride has almost 137k, no leaks, however the suspension is a little to soft for my taste. Ive owned the T4R since 120k and Im ready to start making some mods.

Overall I am looking for:
- Better ride quality
- Approx 2'' lift in the front and level it out

Is there anyone in the Colorado Springs area that is running a similar setup that would care to take me for a ride? I would like to make sure the ride quality is what I am looking for before I "invest" in the new suspension setup. Id be happy to take you out for lunch or have a case ready.

 

[BHarv]

You'll like the Bilstein/FJ setup, just go for it. I have the Bilsteins at the 1.75" setting and love it. Got rid of the horrible dive under braking that the stock suspension had and just tightened up the feel all around in my opinion. It gave me about 3" in front so you might want to go one setting under.

There are a ton of threads on here about it, just do some digging.

 

[Morphyne]

I have this setup. just not in your area. I will say that the ride is not "soft" it is very "responsive" but tight.

 

[zimdba]

Ive been searching for the right suspension/ lift option for my T4R and I think I am ready to pull the trigger on the 5100's and FJ springs all around and ditch the XREAS. The ride has almost 137k, no leaks, however the suspension is a little to soft for my taste. Ive owned the T4R since 120k and Im ready to start making some mods.

Overall I am looking for:
- Better ride quality
- Approx 2'' lift in the front and level it out

Is there anyone in the Colorado Springs area that is running a similar setup that would care to take me for a ride? I would like to make sure the ride quality is what I am looking for before I "invest" in the new suspension setup. Id be happy to take you out for lunch or have a case ready.

Hey, I'm in the exact same boat, but with 124K on the odo. I would love to see what a 5100/FJ rides like to see if I'm missing something. Suspension is one of those things that dies so gradually you won't know it.

Let me know if you find anyone!

 

[kosan]

Not in your area but I have this setup. As others have said, the upgrade stiffens up the suspension a notch better than stock, while providing the nice leveling. Not to mention, its a cheap upgrade.