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Compiled: FJ Springs Lift Info for 4th gen
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BuzzardsGottaEat
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Going to replace my tired 2006 4Runner (V8, 4x4) suspension with FJ coils and shocks.
For those who just did FJ coils/shocks (no spacers, no 5100s or non-OEM shocks) did you find a big difference in ride between the Tokico or Trail Teams or TRD shocks themselves?
I highly doubt anyone has run more than one of those options but it's worth an ask if any of you have insights on the differences in ride quality or other differences.
Just not sure which shocks I want to order. I have other vehicles for heavier off roading (99 4Runner and 93 Pickup). Our 4th Gen 4Runner and 1st Gen Tundra are just for lots and lots of highway miles and daily driving / car camping.
Any pros and cons between the different FJ shock options? Thank you!
For those who just did FJ coils/shocks (no spacers, no 5100s or non-OEM shocks) did you find a big difference in ride between the Tokico or Trail Teams or TRD shocks themselves?
I highly doubt anyone has run more than one of those options but it's worth an ask if any of you have insights on the differences in ride quality or other differences.
Just not sure which shocks I want to order. I have other vehicles for heavier off roading (99 4Runner and 93 Pickup). Our 4th Gen 4Runner and 1st Gen Tundra are just for lots and lots of highway miles and daily driving / car camping.
Any pros and cons between the different FJ shock options? Thank you!
louborghini
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I'm looking to complete the same lift for my 04 V6 DD. Do you have any pictures with the spacers installed?
Did you end up moving the clip up to the 0.85 settings?
Any photos or insights are appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Update: Found them for $65 at AdvanceAuto with free shipping then found a 25% off coupon (code RMN25)...so $52 shipped to my door.
BrianSully12
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Just got front and rear for $123.51 shipped with tax. I was looking at OME colis earlier this evening and almost pulled the trigger. Thank you for saving me close to $300!! I owe you a beer.
Installing these with 5100's when the rears finally arrive from Wheeler's (backordered) and it warms up here in NY a bit. I'll share some pics when I get around to installing.
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Placemotorsports
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I heard those don't line up correctly unless you cut 1/2" off the bottom coil. Is that correct?
Bluesky 07
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Are you talking about the rear coils? I put OEM 2007 FJ springs on the rear and they were plug and play on my '07 Sport. There's install info and a side-by-side pic of my OEM & FJ springs in this post if it would be helpful, and this is the stance with my current setup. Front looks high b/c of the perspective but it's actually very close to level (there's about a 1/2" front-low rake).
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Placemotorsports
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The Moog brand ones, not factory FJ springs
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BrianSully12
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Seems like some have problems with fitment and some don't.
Bluesky 07
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Okay, now that you say that I remember people talking about aftermarket FJ springs having fitment issues, which was one reason I bought OEM springs.
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Heffernan
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You won't get that much out of FJ springs. People usually see .25-.5"
I'd either go spacers or Eibach springs.
BrianSully12
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Here's how we sit now with 5100's and Moog FJ springs installed. Had to trim the rear springs as expected but went in without too much trouble after that. Front was done without spring compressors as the set I have wouldn't fit as the coils are too close together. NBD.
I used the first perch from the bottom on the front. Looks like I need to move it up one more perch. Is there a way to do this that doesn't mean having to take everything apart again?
Have a set of Bronze TRD's ready to do. Just have to get some tires mounted up this week.
Next up is new sway bar end links and new CV boots. Fun.
Sorry for the imgur link. Was getting errors when trying to upload directly.
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I used the first perch from the bottom on the front. Looks like I need to move it up one more perch. Is there a way to do this that doesn't mean having to take everything apart again?
Have a set of Bronze TRD's ready to do. Just have to get some tires mounted up this week.
Next up is new sway bar end links and new CV boots. Fun.
Sorry for the imgur link. Was getting errors when trying to upload directly.
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Yes, it's pretty easy to see where you need to cut once the 81081 springs are on the spring perch. I cut about 1.25" but some have done about 1/2". I used an angle grinder with a thin blade and made sure to spray some black rust paint on them before the install.
I gained a solid inch maybe more on the rear. I haven't actually measured the amount of lift I've gained yet.
When you are using FJ Coils in the rear with 5100's and want to add the 1.5" spacer should you order the spacer for an FJ or for a T4R? It's strange that the Daystar T4R 1.5 spacer are much higher in price than the 1.5" FJ spacer. I don't recall seeing this clarified before, also is there one brand that's better than the others? Daystar seems to be the most common. Thanks
NCH
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Just a quick comment to anyone looking for an on road setup. I installed FJ springs plus the Bilstein 4600's, got about 0.5" of lift (maybe a bit more in the front as my old springs were close to 200k miles), and the ride is excellent. Better than the XREAS by far! Thanks to Bluesky_07 for the help!
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