Lift overhaul, Want more height.

[Bourbonator]

Heard back from RCV on the cv axles. They don't currently manufacture a set for 5th gens

Pretty sure Camburg and Total Chaos already make everything you need. I don't know what "trim pack" is, but I would never modify high-end coilovers with hardware from other manufacturers. These things are designed very well to work the way they are built, not with addons. If you need a longer coilover, talk to a manufacturer like King or Sway-A-Way about what you're doing, what other components you're using, and they will be able to recommend an appropriate length/travel coilover.

At full droop, I'd say any standard UCA - LR, Camburg, Icon, TC, whatever, will probably be reaching their maximum angles if you're already using extended coilovers like Icon's. When you start adding more height to the lift, the control arms become the limiting factor. Something like this will address the problem. (On a side note, I've seen some FJs with this setup and it's wicked)

Good luck with your transformation, however you decide to go about it. I look forward to reading about the progress.

 

[Qjake]

I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think it's going to depend on the weight of the truck since you're just increasing the preload on the springs and a heavier truck will require more preload. So just to use round numbers, let's say it takes .5" of thread to give a stock weight truck 1" of additional lift, a truck with a bumper, winch, skids, dual batteries, sliders might need .75" of thread to get that same extra inch of lift.

Agreed weight is definitely a factor.

I think this video is good evidence that you have enough height even considering they took you around a few rocks you should have gone over at a angle, which would have made the trail much easier. On the other hand its also a good video showing how rear LT shocks may have been a welcome friend but rear lockers would have been your best buddy for life.

Agreed. Some of the line choices weren't the greatest (no offence to whoever was spotting). A couple other things I got from the video - too much skinny pedal, left foot braking would've helped in spots, and communications could've been better. We always use FRS radios on the trail because they're cheap, have enough range for spotting, don't require a license or any installation. You can pick up a pair for under $100 at places like Walmart and Best Buy. Otherwise, I always go over hand signals with the person I'm spotting beforehand so we're on the same page if we can't hear each other. Any time your spotter turns their back to you or you can't see them, stop.

Also, what psi were the tires at? Not sure if they were running too high or if the sidewalls were just really stiff.


Yup, locker would've made that way easier. Locker + LT would've made it a cake walk.

Yup I agree with all points made here and I appreciate the criticism. This vid was taken on only the second trip wheeling my truck and these rocks where my first real obstacle so chalk up the troubles here to inexperience and 34psi.:shrug: I'd like to think that in the dozen+ times I've been out since this vid that I've gained a lot more experience and that an obstacle such as this can be crossed with ease.

As I said in a previous post I'm gonna ditch the thought that more height was needed and concentrate my efforts on more traction. I'm pretty much set on the Metal-Tech LT rear with the offset lower links which I'll probably order today. I'm also definitely interested in lockers but I'm ignorant when it comes to locking so i've go some schooling to do.

Thanks for the input guys, again it's very much appreciated.

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

If you are really just starting to wheel, hold off on lockers and just use A-Trac. It does quite well in most situations, although it is not a locker.

I have no lockers and A-Trac gets me through most stuff. When I have gotten stuck a locker would not have helped me out. All 4 tires spinning means no go.

 

[phillyd2]

Yup I agree with all points made here and I appreciate the criticism. D

Actually you did exactly what you were suppose to and that is follow your spotter's instructions because in such cases he is the one who is really driving the truck. I'm a big fan of videos such because only then do I realize how much can't be seen from the inside.

Honestly I would do lockers before considering the LT but that is your call.