Compiled: FJ Springs Lift Info for 4th gen

[jaybird93000]

daystar 2.5/1.5 + fj springs all around installed with xreas. experiencing a reverse rake - anybody have that problem?

i've got a v6 and mine is completely even, which makes it look nose high haha!

 

[jp8900]

Finally got my 2010 FJ Springs installed. Went with the 1/4" Toyotec spacer up front. I have a 2wd V8. I think it turned out quite nice.

 

[calikev]

I also have a 2WD V8---I put the FJ TRD shocks and FJ springs front and rear from a 2011 FJ. The ride is amazing...much more stable and it absorbs just about anything in the road. No more bouncing and bump steering from the mushy Runner cheapo shocks and thin springs. I didn't put a spacer in at all and think the ride and look is great like it is

 

[bigdon]

So if I install the Toytech 2" lift spacers and I leave in the stock coils, and don't touch the rear at all, I'll get 2" lift in the front and it will be level?
It's confusing reading this.
I have an '06 V6 2wd

 

[BReardon21]

FJ/5100s

I am planning on getting my 285s mounted tomorrow. I currently have FJ Coils and 5100s at 1.75. I am planning on adjusting them up to 2.5" this evening.

Question #1 is adjustment to 2.5" 100% necessary? #2 if yes would I also need a top off spacer?

I actually got a used set of KM2's for free (25% tread left) but they were free and now I get to play around with sizing & rubbing before buying new tires and potentially slicing them on the trail.

I am planning on going out with the NE guys this weekend in NH and will get a good idea of what I need to adjust. Thanks guys!!!!

 

[Martinjmpr]

Sorry for the nOOb question, but...

I have an 07 SR5 V6 4x4. Have a Trail Teams FJC 08 suspension on the way, everything except rear shocks.

Thinking of going with Bilstein adjustables in the back. Sound sensible?

Dumb questions: Am I right in thinking TT = TRD springs/shocks?

Next dumb question: Was thinking of running them w/o spacers. Good idea or not? Not looking for huge lift, the 1 to 1.5" I'd get from TRD FJ springs ought to be enough for my needs.

Anyone else running a V6 4x4 with FJC springs only w/o spacers? Pics?

Thanks!

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

I have an 07 SR5 V6 4x4. Have a Trail Teams FJC 08 suspension on the way, everything except rear shocks.

Thinking of going with Bilstein adjustables in the back. Sound sensible?

Dumb questions: Am I right in thinking TT = TRD springs/shocks?

Next dumb question: Was thinking of running them w/o spacers. Good idea or not? Not looking for huge lift, the 1 to 1.5" I'd get from TRD FJ springs ought to be enough for my needs.

Anyone else running a V6 4x4 with FJC springs only w/o spacers? Pics?

Thanks!

The Bilstein 5100 rear shocks are not adjustable, only the fronts are. It should match the front pretty well. Only issue is that without a lift, if you're off road an flexing all the way it's possible the coil could come unseated.

TT does not equal TRD. The TT shocks are silver/blue and are "trail tuned". The TRD's are red/blue and are tuned for the higher speed stuff based on what I've read. Both are Bilstein shocks made for Toyota. I honestly can't say if there's a noticeable difference, it very likely could all be a marketing ploy.

No problems with running just the coils and no spacers, it's all about the look you want. With just the coils it would bring the front up some and level things out. If you really wanted it level you could add the 1/4" thick Toytec spacers up front, this is what most have done. I can't recall anyone who hasn't added at least the 1/4" front spacers. Check the FJ swap spread sheet (link in my sig) and you can see who has what and possibly some pics.

 

[tony_4r]

These set of coils are from a 2012 FJ cruiser. Based on the color codes can you tell if they would work in my 2008 4Runner? are they from a 4wd?
I read somewhere to make sure they are from a 4wd to get some lift. I don't know if they are.
I read different posts about the color codes, but I can't tell what color are these. I can't see colors pretty well. Thanks for the help.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

These set of coils are from a 2012 FJ cruiser. Based on the color codes can you tell if they would work in my 2008 4Runner? are they from a 4wd?
I read somewhere to make sure they are from a 4wd to get some lift. I don't know if they are.
I read different posts about the color codes, but I can't tell what color are these. I can't see colors pretty well. Thanks for the help.

I would guess colors would be different for a 2wd, but I don't know what those would be. The 2012 FJ coils should fit though. Those colors are different than mine were, so I'm not sure. You should be able to look at them and tell one is slightly taller than the other, the taller one is the driver side.

 

[Martinjmpr]

OK, got my springs out and looked at them yesterday (been really busy!) One front is marked green/yellow, the other one is just green (I think.) I'll try to get pics up later.

Anyone know which one goes on the driver's side and which on the passenger?

 

[tony_4r]

Anyone know which one goes on the driver's side and which on the passenger?

The driver's side is taller and the coil has 1/2 to 1 more turn - don't worry about the color.

 

[PAPA]

These set of coils are from a 2012 FJ cruiser. Based on the color codes can you tell if they would work in my 2008 4Runner? are they from a 4wd?
I read somewhere to make sure they are from a 4wd to get some lift. I don't know if they are.
I read different posts about the color codes, but I can't tell what color are these. I can't see colors pretty well. Thanks for the help.

I can not tell ya' if from 4wd. However counting coils leads me to believe the one the left is the drivers side.

 

[Evan B]

I didn't get any hits when I searched this thread for "lean". Since the FJ coils are a different length (driver vs. passenger side) does that mean it compensates for the lean you can get with lift coils that are equal lengths?

Edit: The reason I'm asking is to know whether or not to order the 1/4" front spacer and the OME rear trim spacer from Toytec.

Thanks in advance,
Evan

 

[beeftube]

I just did my swap today. What a difference -- it should ride like this from the factory.

I set my 5100's for 0.85". These measurements aren't exactly scientific, either, I could by off by a quarter of an inch based on where my head was looking at the measuring tape and where I placed it -- but I tried to get them close.

I should have measured from the running boards as well, I think it would have been a better indicator. I can say that the truck looks a lot more level now, and looks like it sits a bit higher than the numbers indicate. Overall a great improvement and a great compromise between staying close to the stock height, levelling the truck, but beefing up the suspension a bit. I'll try to get some pictures up.

Waiting until next week on tires (will go to 265/65/18).

2006 4x4 Limited v8

BEFORE:
Driver Front: 33"
Passenger Front: 33.25"
Driver Rear: 35"
Passenger Rear: 35.25"


AFTER:
Driver Front: 34.125"
Passenger Front: 34.25"
Driver Rear: 35.75"
Passenger Rear: 36"

 

[lilreds21]

score

I scored myself a whole set of FJ suspension this past weekend, that only had 3,000 miles on em for a whopping $200!!!! now, to get a spacer to "level" and convince the mechanic at work to install em! :banana:

 

[lilreds21]

as i type

my truck is on the lift getting its suspension upgrade! my xreas was completely blown! I cant wait to drive it!

Im doing 07 FJ fronts and rears (will do spacer after the holidays, its a budget thing)

 

[Mbiker_101]

Posting my results from the FJ coil swap, bilsteins upgrade.

Before.

Right front - 32 5/16"
Left front - 32 5/8"

Right rear - 35 7/8"
Left rear - 35 1/4"

After- bilsteins set at 1.75 and daystar rear spacer 1.5

Right front - 36 1/8"
Left front - 36 5/16"

Right rear - 38 1/2"
Left rear - 37 3/4"


My question is why 3/4" difference in the rear, is that too much?

Btw, love the ride.

 

[WhiteManFlail]

I bought a set of 2010 FJ Coils off a guy and have read that they may require some modification to fit a 4th Gen ('06). I've tried searching but can't find WHAT the modification is. I'll be mounting them to a new set of Bilstein 5100's Front and Rear.

 

[Evan B]

I bought a set of 2010 FJ Coils off a guy and have read that they may require some modification to fit a 4th Gen ('06). I've tried searching but can't find WHAT the modification is. I'll be mounting them to a new set of Bilstein 5100's Front and Rear.

The coils don't require modification, just the strut. Not an issue for you since you're using Bilsteins.

 

[WhiteManFlail]

That is good to hear. What are the suggested measurments to take before/after the lift?