Toytec vs sonoran

[2000runr]

I just spoke with Rich at TOYTEC. After listening to my needs, 99.9% on road, he suggested the following, knowing I have a Bajarack and want this to fit in my garage.
2" lift accomplished via the Complete OME suspension, 881 and 906 coils. 265/75/16 tires.
OR
3" lift accomplished with same suspension but use 882 and 890 coils. He says 285/75/16 tires would be doable but from what I've read in this forum that is not possible.

He says a diff drop is necessary, but extended brake line and the other items from Sonoran are not necessary.
This set up is $699.00. This is much less expensive than $1239 for the 7.2 system. That alone pays for the install.
OPINIONS????????????????????????????????

 

[sn0wrunner]

He says 285/75/16 tires would be doable but from what I've read in this forum that is not possible.

285's would be very doable with that setup.

Toytec offers a large selection of different kits ranging from $300 to over $1K. Sonoran's lifts are really centered around off roading and come with some other things that enhance the off roading performance, like the etended brake line, and adjustable pan hard bar. Toytec also sell's extended brake lines. Overall IMHO the toytec lift fits your situation because you aren't going to be using it offroad too much, and it saves you some cash. You also said you don't want to lift it too much. I'm not sure if the 7.2 system has LC springs for the rear, but if it does that will lift the rear at least 4".

 

[glenyoshida]

285's would be very doable with that setup.

Toytec offers a large selection of different kits ranging from $300 to over $1K. Sonoran's lifts are really centered around off roading and come with some other things that enhance the off roading performance, like the etended brake line, and adjustable pan hard bar. Toytec also sell's extended brake lines. Overall IMHO the toytec lift fits your situation because you aren't going to be using it offroad too much, and it saves you some cash. You also said you don't want to lift it too much. I'm not sure if the 7.2 system has LC springs for the rear, but if it does that will lift the rear at least 4".

It's the 1.2 that use the LC coils. The 7.2 uses the OME 890s.

You will get some rubbing with the 285/75r16. A 1" body lift will help. I'm with Jeff I think Toytec is the way to go. I really want someone to get the Sonoran though. I wanna see how they stack up. Maybe the price and hype are justified in some mysterious way. If you do run 33s you will need to pound out your pinch welds but that's a simple thing to do.

 

[bayarea4x4]

Im also trying to debate between 7.2 and Toytec OME.

OP- I am just like you where 99% is on-road but what I am wondering is: Does the panhard bar give you any extra stability on-road or is that only an improvement for offroad. I have a feeling it helps onroad but not sure.

If you were going OME springs would it be bilstein shocks or OME shocks?

 

[glenyoshida]

Im also trying to debate between 7.2 and Toytec OME.

OP- I am just like you where 99% is on-road but what I am wondering is: Does the panhard bar give you any extra stability on-road or is that only an improvement for offroad. I have a feeling it helps onroad but not sure.

If you were going OME springs would it be bilstein shocks or OME shocks?

The panhard bar keeps your axle from going side to side (driver to passenger side). If you keep the stock panhard bar and don't use a drop bracket it's not going to be anything major but the rear axle will ride pulled to the passenger side all the time. You're alignment sill be a little off. A drop bracket allows you to keep the stock panhard bar which keeps the bar level to the axle and frame (where it should be) when the rig is on a flat surface. This keeps the geometry symetrical. If you don't drop the mounting bracket and use an adjustable panhard then you will push the axle and driveshaft into the driver's side more than a stock one will when you compress the drivers side wheel. Either route, adjustable or drop bracket, when you put the lift on and you flex out you will rub your driveshaft on your gas tank skid. You should cut our pound your gas tank skid to avoid sheering off your driveshaft zerk fitting. If you get a drop bracket you should weld it in. A little play side to side can cause and shimmy and the faster you go the more amplified it gets.

Here's a drop bracket welded in with a gusset. The ground is not flat or the bar would be parallel to the axle.

Photo taken from the rear

From the rear
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p100/glenyoshida
/2009/090813%20Pan%20Hard%20Bracket/DSC_1686.jpg

Looking in from the passenger wheel well

Viewed from the rear

From under the stock spare tire location

It's sprayed with rubberized undercoating

 

[Cruiser64]

I went with the toytec 3" lift with diff drop and 285/75/16 tires. Here's before and after


Im very happy with the lift and ride

 

[glenyoshida]

That's looks sooooo much better with the lift!

 

[werez12]

I went with the toytec 3" lift with diff drop and 285/75/16 tires.
Im very happy with the lift and ride

Which springs did you go with tho? Top out plate?