Compiled: FJ Springs Lift Info for 4th gen
- Thread starter Toy4R4Me
- Start date
KeepingMy_ShirtOn
Member
So is this a recent manufacturing problem with the MOOG springs? I see older posts with no issues mentioned then bad fitment but was able to get them in posts to now they just won't fit without major trimming or heating.
trialsdork
New member
Drinking from a firehose!
Reading this thread is so informative that I am very very confused now.
I just snagged a set of old FJ springs and front shocks (assembled, yay!). No idea the mileage, but can I just put those on my 04 SR5? I also got the rear springs. I'm just gonna go get a pair of stock shocks and replace the rear. My stuff is all completely clapped out, so this will make a difference. I ordered a 1/4" spacer for the front too, am I on the right track? I'd love 5100's but after buying new rear shocks, I'll be about $200 in. Limp weiner deal for sure. Am I good to go? Am I gonna get a little lift out of this setup? Gah!
Love from Montana.
Reading this thread is so informative that I am very very confused now.
I just snagged a set of old FJ springs and front shocks (assembled, yay!). No idea the mileage, but can I just put those on my 04 SR5? I also got the rear springs. I'm just gonna go get a pair of stock shocks and replace the rear. My stuff is all completely clapped out, so this will make a difference. I ordered a 1/4" spacer for the front too, am I on the right track? I'd love 5100's but after buying new rear shocks, I'll be about $200 in. Limp weiner deal for sure. Am I good to go? Am I gonna get a little lift out of this setup? Gah!
Love from Montana.
KeepingMy_ShirtOn
Member
Do you have any other angle shots of this setup? and do the 4G spacers fit fine with the FJ springs?
TripleC
Junior Member
hey y’all just got all of my parts to rejuvenate my ‘06 V8 Limited 4WD. I did prowl this forum for months reading all the options, I decided to get Moog OE springs and the 5100’s for my Runner. I am not a hard core off roader anymore and wanted the plush ride I have had for years driving the best vehicle I have ever owned. 218,000 mi and runs like the day I bought it in ‘13 second owner btw. Will post pics after I install before/after but I have to go out of town for a week sooo might be a couple of weeks.
Lollarluke
New member
Got me thinking
pjbrownva
New member
[MENTION=666973]LetsFlyMan[/MENTION],
I love the way your ride sits.
What size tires are you running?
I ask because I'm about to get new tires, and I like the look of the size you have.
Thanks!
LetsFlyMan
New member
theoutbackdream
New member
Did you end up trying these springs out? I saw the on Amazon, and thinking to give them a shot.
Bluesky 07
Senior Member
You can move the fender liner to help with rubbing. See the Spidertrax post linked in my sig.
Last edited:
Uliashanuri
New member
-
really depends on who will be the first to get one.
I would like to have a look at a 5th Gen with KDSS and one without. A bit more research would be good to get the suspension right for the 5th Gen.
The FJ will be simpler as it will be more an issue of modifying mount issues.
SO if you want to transfer your current suspension the FJ will definitely be the easier option, as there is no weight difference and just a few simple mount issues you will have to resolve. You can PM me if you want, but I stillneed to do a bit more homework on the FJ and a lot more on the 4Runner.
really depends on who will be the first to get one.
I would like to have a look at a 5th Gen with KDSS and one without. A bit more research would be good to get the suspension right for the 5th Gen.
The FJ will be simpler as it will be more an issue of modifying mount issues.
SO if you want to transfer your current suspension the FJ will definitely be the easier option, as there is no weight difference and just a few simple mount issues you will have to resolve. You can PM me if you want, but I stillneed to do a bit more homework on the FJ and a lot more on the 4Runner.
kcirtap813
New member
This is very insightful, I am debating on going for fj springs now if i can find some used ones i guess. Thanks!
Bluesky 07
Senior Member
I have a pair of rear FJ springs from a 2007 that I ran for 3.5 years and 82K miles. I understand if you prefer to find some with lower mileage but I'm open to an offer if you're interested. They're at the top of this pic from when I installed them:
I also have a pair of Bilstein 4600 rear springs that I've had on for 1.5 years and 32K miles. The ones for sale are on the right in this pic:
Decided to go with an Eibach kit so that's why I took off this gear. A great deal is available on the springs and/or shocks.
Last edited:
Heffernan
Member
Quick question I’m hoping someone can answer for me. Right now I have FJ springs on the stock setting on 5100s. Does anyone, with a V6, have FJ springs on the second (.85”) setting? I’d really like to know 2 things. 1) what is the hub to fender measurement and 2) did you need new UCAs installed?
Thanks
Thanks
TL/DR version: anyone know if the aftermarket Moogs (81108 & 81081) have different heights for the driver/passenger side. I’ve searched with no luck.
I got these springs almost 4 years ago with the intent of doing the lift myself.. then moved twice for work and didn’t have a garage at either of the new locations. As I’m needing new tires this year I finally just paid to have a shop do it, and of course in my haste didn’t measure the springs beforehand. As it currently sits post lift, the passenger side is higher than the driver side, so wondering if the springs did have different lengths for driver/passenger.
I got these springs almost 4 years ago with the intent of doing the lift myself.. then moved twice for work and didn’t have a garage at either of the new locations. As I’m needing new tires this year I finally just paid to have a shop do it, and of course in my haste didn’t measure the springs beforehand. As it currently sits post lift, the passenger side is higher than the driver side, so wondering if the springs did have different lengths for driver/passenger.
Last edited:
Similar threads
