LC coils lift kit install write-up ome

[theizzardking]

hey guys the other thread got a little murky cause i'm an idiot and didn't know what all i had going on, well i 90% of it in my hands now and can start a good write up thread here's a link to the old one.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/57759-lift-kit-purchase-complete-lc-coils.html

this is a write up for a '99 4runner using land cruiser coils and old man emu suspension parts. keyword. lol


ok here's a pic of what i got in my hands so far.

(1) set of OME (old man emu) coils 882's
(2) sets of Land Cruiser-coils various years/heights
(2) sets of OME shocks
(1) set of 3/4" spacer plates
(1) set of longer studs
(1) diff drop kit (on order)
(2) sets of new top plates (on order)

as you can see i have 2 sets of lc coils of different heights, my goal is to have a lifted & LEVEL ride

@ this point i am unsure of the years these (LC) coils have been pulled from and will either update the thread when i find out or one of you may chime in if you know.

here's some pics of what i got so far

pic's showing different heights of coils

also would like to thank carl @
http://www.justdifferentials.com/

for the parts and help through this, see ya Christmas buddy!

 

[Elton H]

i have 882s with a top plate spacer and maybe today ill have lc coils off a 94 installed

 

[LINY4Runner]

you're not gonna need those top plate spacers

I have 882's and 9-wrap LC coils and it sits level

 

[JeremyH]

Is it done yet?

You've had a month....:hungry:

 

[Elton H]

ya i think i may take out my top plate spacers ill have to get a spring compressor as the studs are to long will see

 

[theizzardking]

Is it done yet?

You've had a month....:hungry:

lol, well i just got my tax forums so i may just do it this weekend, i'm waiting to get money for some tires, who wants to roll around for a month on a 3 inch lifted vehicle on 31's? lol


trying to decide what size tire i should run, 285's? 295's 305's? and bfg mt km2's or some Dunlop Rover M/T Maxx's or any of the others out there

 

[JeremyH]

who wants to roll around for a month on a 3 inch lifted vehicle on 31's? lol

Me! Haha! Actually, I understand....just make sure to update this post.

 

[theizzardking]

yeah i may just suck it up and do it this weekend, i got my w2 today so i may go to h&r block and get my money back from the guberment so they can buy me new tires! lol

 

[LINY4Runner]

lol, well i just got my tax forums so i may just do it this weekend, i'm waiting to get money for some tires, who wants to roll around for a month on a 3 inch lifted vehicle on 31's? lol


trying to decide what size tire i should run, 285's? 295's 305's? and bfg mt km2's or some Dunlop Rover M/T Maxx's or any of the others out there

do you have a body lift?
and what wheels are you running?

these are the main two things to consider when choosing tire size

 

[JohnsD90]

do you have a body lift?
and what wheels are you running?

these are the main two things to consider when choosing tire size

He told me he is probably gonna do a 2" body lift, i think he has stock 16", and regearing wasnt a big issue.

 

[theizzardking]

yep what john said, i'm going for your same set up liny, and didn't notice the body lift till yesterday.

 

[LINY4Runner]

nice! well i would stick with 285/75's.

any bigger and i'm sure they'd rub when you start realllly flexin

 

[99yota4]

I have some lc coils and shocks from a 91, and a full set of bilstein 5100 that have 99 trd tacoma coils on them. I can't wait to lift mine but still sorting out all the options. can't wait to see how yours turns out!

 

[xskydivingdudex]

the izzard has some pics of his ride somewhere on here... dude elton how did u get the top plates on ur 882s? When my dad and my brother-in-law tried helping me get the upper arm low as it could go we still couldnt fit it with the spacers so i had to end up taking it out. I may just have to switch my 891s for some LC coils bc im sitting a little taller in the front i think.

 

[theizzardking]

yeah but my pics won't be of any use, i'm still saving up for tires and i'm leaving on a 5K miles road trip in two weeks so decided to hold off on the larger tires for fuel savings on the trip, so when i get back i'll be getting my lift put on and i'll do a full write up on it, the easiest way to get top plates on is with a good set of harbour freight spring compressors like these

Single Action Strut Spring Compressor

 

[xskydivingdudex]

well i took my front struts to be compressed by meineke but i couldnt get the 3/4" top plate to add a little more height but i found it to be not needed since my fornt is already higher.