I have been searing around but haven't seemed to find the answer. I have the daystar 2.5/1.5 kit installed now but my shocks are starting to wear, I was thinking about replacing the oem suspension with 5100's and fj coils. How much lift would I get with the fj coils and the 5100's at max setting? Would this have a front high look and if so how should I correct that?
Fj coils and 5100's max lift question.
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Where'dWhoGo
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I believe using the bilsteins with stock springs will net you 2.5 inches, so if the FJ coils are taller than oem you should be able to ad that plus the 2.5 to give you your approximate lift height.
I ran the FJ coils and billies for over a year / 25k miles. Couple observations from my experience:
In general, the FJ coil route is a "cost effective, better than stock height" option, but not really a legitimate 'lift' option. Hope this helps, there is an entire thread stickied on FJ coils that has a lot of great info.
- They do not offer 2.5" of lift. Here's why: most of the lift in any lift setup is from coil strength and while the FJ coils are stiffer than the stock 4R coils, they are still soft. Which means, they will not provide the full lift. It would depend on each vehicle and what weight you are carrying, but in my setup, I got at the most 1" out of them (I do have a lot of extra weight).
- The photo posted above does not look like a full 2.5" lift to me. 255x75x17 is a 32.5 inch tire, and with a 32.5 inch tire and 2.5 inch lift, you should see more wheel well gap than that. Unless folks can show actual measurements of before and after, I highly doubt the FJ coils provide that much lift.
- The FJ coils do offer a fantastic ride quality. I LOVED the ride - not too soft, not too firm.
In general, the FJ coil route is a "cost effective, better than stock height" option, but not really a legitimate 'lift' option. Hope this helps, there is an entire thread stickied on FJ coils that has a lot of great info.
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This is stock height so you may be right. I know I measured but can't remember the results. But I do think it's close to 2.5 inches.. This is with no spacers.. just FJ coils and Billies..
Then... stock on factory size tires..
Now... With the 255s
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So I have Billies at 1.75 in front. With a Daystar budget boost on top (2") and FJ springs. Toytec Superflexes in rear with a 1" spacer on top. Its Frankensteined!
Not sure why I am telling you this, but may give you some more ideas! lol
I will attach some pics in a few.
Not sure why I am telling you this, but may give you some more ideas! lol
I will attach some pics in a few.
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cpark_12
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I'm in for pics too! How does it ride with the spacers on that high of a setting?
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Yup, that's what I went to. If you couple the 885s with Toytec's top out spacer, you can get another 0.5-1" for a full 3+ inches. At that point, you probably will have to get a diff drop and UCAs and extended brake lines.
cpark_12
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Damn good looking Runner! Do you have a build thread?
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Ha, always had intention of having one. Just never been done yet. Like most things!
Can you provide a closer shot of the satoshi grill? Looks great.
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So it's actually a Hilux Surf grill, I got lucky and found it in classifieds for sale. Pretty hard to find these. Bought from [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION] and still rocking it for a few years. Momo did the work! Took out the bars and made custom mesh pieces. I still need to work on it more, but hasn't been a priority. Here is link to the grill 2 4runners ago!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/81611-hilux-surf-grill-installed-opinions.html
momo.75
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Truck is looking great!
