CowboyTaco
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No, that is just in the garage. I would probably put the factory bottle jack under the rear axle or on the LCA. That assumes that it won't lift from a lower point on the frame...i haven't tested.
Bilstein TRD Pro suspension kit on sale PTR13-35140
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No, that is just in the garage. I would probably put the factory bottle jack under the rear axle or on the LCA. That assumes that it won't lift from a lower point on the frame...i haven't tested.
Akkording
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Is this CowboyTaco from TTORA days?
CowboyTaco
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Never a member of TTORA, though I did go to one of their meets once. Maybe TW?
Seeing as you have a 4R and a Tacoma, you may want to also look at toyotaoff-road.com. Lots of the members are from Texas and arrange trips a few times a year. Last year we went to the Ozarks.
blksubykid
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I know of a dealer in CA that may have a few left in stock. Picking mine up this weekend
So I attempted to order this kit from my local dealer thinking that being a remote market they might still have some inventory. They accepted my order, charged my card and said it would arrive in 7-10 business days. 10 business days later, I ask if there are any updates and they say sorry, it is discontinued, here is a refund. Because they waited 2 weeks to tell me, I already had $50 in reservoir clamps shipped to my house. I sent 2 emails asking how much the 4runner Pro kit would cost and they seem to be ignoring me. They did respond to the first email to provide a refund receipt but ignored my question.
I am a bit irritated.
Anyone know where to get a good deal on the Bilstein 6112/5160 kit? Basically the same thing right?
I am a bit irritated.
Anyone know where to get a good deal on the Bilstein 6112/5160 kit? Basically the same thing right?
TodiN
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lift update
Update on front preload spacers: after about 1 1/2 week, I started to have a little front sag from the Daystar 1.25” isolators.
Before - After - After 1 1/2 week
FL 34 3/4 - 37 - 36 5/8
FR 35 - 37 - 36 3/4
RL 36 1/2 - 37 - 37
RR 36 3/4 - 37 - 37
I have not installed the new rear springs yet.
If I would do it again, I would go with non-rubber pre-load isolators so I think I would get from Jason some front isolators to replace Daystar.
Update on front preload spacers: after about 1 1/2 week, I started to have a little front sag from the Daystar 1.25” isolators.
Before - After - After 1 1/2 week
FL 34 3/4 - 37 - 36 5/8
FR 35 - 37 - 36 3/4
RL 36 1/2 - 37 - 37
RR 36 3/4 - 37 - 37
I have not installed the new rear springs yet.
If I would do it again, I would go with non-rubber pre-load isolators so I think I would get from Jason some front isolators to replace Daystar.
Akkording
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A member here selling a kit
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-...ser-bilstein-brand-new-6112-$630-shipped.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-...ser-bilstein-brand-new-6112-$630-shipped.html
Akkording
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The suspension is settling or should I say settled, I think it's pretty common for this to happen on newly installed springs. What other front isolators are you referring to? Are they top spacers?
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TodiN
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Is this any different than the 4runner?
I believe that is the "older" 4Runner kit that also was for the FJ. It has less adjustable perches than the newer 4runner specific kit. Not sure if Bilstein changed anything else internally over the years too. But plenty of people have used that set up and given this whole thread is about and FJ suspension on a 4R I think you'll be fine.
But for that price, why not just buy the newer set for $30 more:
https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-26910...0-4runner-47-259768.html?ref=category:1389055
Yeah, I’m finding several good options online. Any idea of the size and weight of the entire kit, (5160 & 6112)? I can save over $100 in shipping if I have it delivered to my hotel on my next trip to the mainland and bring it home in my luggage, (checked baggage to Hawaii).
Looking to verify the placement of the ome spacer. I have the kit and toytec spcers for the front. It is a non kdss so I will be leaving the one side up to take the lean into account. So do I use the ome on the drivers side bottom of the new t13 springs. Just want to make sure as I have never taken lean j to account before on any of my older fj40s
CowboyTaco
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Assuming that I'm thinking of the same spacer that you are talking about, it goes on top of the spring between the spring and the body.
Disconnect the rear sway bar when you do the shock and spring replacements. Use the factory bottle jack to press the axle down. Just be careful that you don't put too much pressure on the brake lines. Pull the old spring out and put the new one in. It'll be pretty obvious where the spacer goes when you get everything apart.
Then use ratchet straps to "compress" the spring while it is on the axle and slip the spacer in.
Akkording
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If you got this trim packer
https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25490...2007-fj-cruiser-150pr10.html?ref=brand:102546
Drop the driver side cone, place trim packer on top of the cone, and reinstall.
like so https://goo.gl/images/Hri2F1
https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25490...2007-fj-cruiser-150pr10.html?ref=brand:102546
Drop the driver side cone, place trim packer on top of the cone, and reinstall.
like so https://goo.gl/images/Hri2F1
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