I ordered the MT long travel stage 2 rear with icon 2.0's on Black Friday. Mark from MT4x4 told me lots of the feedback he sees on t4r and FJ forums are not actual owners of the product so he asked me to do a review on it when i receive it. I couldn't find too much info on t4r about it so i figure I do a very short review of having it on the truck.
Customer Service: Mark was extremely helpful from beginning to end. He spent about 30min on the phone with me before I ordered it. Throughout the install he gave me his mobile and texted with me throughout the process to make sure everything got on there correctly.
Product:
FJ Cruiser Rear Long Travel Suspension Kit - Stage 2 - Metal Tech 4x4
Install: PITA although it was a given since I don't have a shop lift and the length of the stock springs/shocks are significantly shorter than the MT4x4 kit. I did the uninstall by myself and a buddy came over to help me get it on the car.
TIPS: 4-ton jackstands, spring compressor, impact, and 3-4 ratcheting straps to get the diff lined up after you have to drop it to the floor to get the springs in there. I'm not running a rear sway bar and this is my DD and i have no issues.
Daily Driving: I have a 2.5in lift up front and had stock rears before this install so i had that "prerunner stance". With this kit, you're going to get about 3.5 of lift in the rear FYI. Over dips and speedbumps, the car does bounce a little more vs stock given the extended travel you get. It is stiffer than stock for sure but don't expect anything insanely stiff like running King's. I read people getting a lot of noise out of this kit - i got none.
Off Road: Pictures speak for themselves i suppose - this isnt maxed out neither as it wasnt hitting the bump stop. Overall - it's a bargain for the insane amount of travel and droop you get out of this kit.
Customer Service: Mark was extremely helpful from beginning to end. He spent about 30min on the phone with me before I ordered it. Throughout the install he gave me his mobile and texted with me throughout the process to make sure everything got on there correctly.
Product:
FJ Cruiser Rear Long Travel Suspension Kit - Stage 2 - Metal Tech 4x4
Install: PITA although it was a given since I don't have a shop lift and the length of the stock springs/shocks are significantly shorter than the MT4x4 kit. I did the uninstall by myself and a buddy came over to help me get it on the car.
TIPS: 4-ton jackstands, spring compressor, impact, and 3-4 ratcheting straps to get the diff lined up after you have to drop it to the floor to get the springs in there. I'm not running a rear sway bar and this is my DD and i have no issues.
Daily Driving: I have a 2.5in lift up front and had stock rears before this install so i had that "prerunner stance". With this kit, you're going to get about 3.5 of lift in the rear FYI. Over dips and speedbumps, the car does bounce a little more vs stock given the extended travel you get. It is stiffer than stock for sure but don't expect anything insanely stiff like running King's. I read people getting a lot of noise out of this kit - i got none.
Off Road: Pictures speak for themselves i suppose - this isnt maxed out neither as it wasnt hitting the bump stop. Overall - it's a bargain for the insane amount of travel and droop you get out of this kit.
