Which front coils with 5100's and FJ rear coils

[wad3268]

Hello,
These forums are a plethora of knowledge and expertise and I'd like to say thanks to all who post! Now my issues....I have a 2WD '03 Limited with XREAS. I'm going to ditch the XREAS and put Bilstein 5100's all around. I have some rear coils from a 4WD '07 FJ. Still looking for the fronts. I have a spacer in the front already that has leveled the stance. I figured if I remove the spacer and install the 5100's set at .85 and get new front coils it should still be pretty level. I guess my question is, what other coil options are there that would go well with the FJ rears and keep the truck leveled. I was considering the Toytec/Eibach coils for the front. Will they go well with the FJ rear coils? I do mostly road driving and am looking for a smooth ride. If anyone knows where I can get a set of front FJ coils I guess that would solve my dilemma also.

 

[kevinpt]

Hello,
These forums are a plethora of knowledge and expertise and I'd like to say thanks to all who post! Now my issues....I have a 2WD '03 Limited with XREAS. I'm going to ditch the XREAS and put Bilstein 5100's all around. I have some rear coils from a 4WD '07 FJ. Still looking for the fronts. I have a spacer in the front already that has leveled the stance. I figured if I remove the spacer and install the 5100's set at .85 and get new front coils it should still be pretty level. I guess my question is, what other coil options are there that would go well with the FJ rears and keep the truck leveled. I was considering the Toytec/Eibach coils for the front. Will they go well with the FJ rear coils? I do mostly road driving and am looking for a smooth ride. If anyone knows where I can get a set of front FJ coils I guess that would solve my dilemma also.

you can use tacoma or fj front coils and get them cheap if not free if you are patient and search tacomaworld and the fjcruiser forum. i picked up front tacoma trd coil overs last week and im picking up fj rear coils friday. i joined a local offroad group on facebook and that has helped me find my springs fast and cheap.

 

[A-Aron]

Hello,
These forums are a plethora of knowledge and expertise and I'd like to say thanks to all who post! Now my issues....I have a 2WD '03 Limited with XREAS. I'm going to ditch the XREAS and put Bilstein 5100's all around. I have some rear coils from a 4WD '07 FJ. Still looking for the fronts. I have a spacer in the front already that has leveled the stance. I figured if I remove the spacer and install the 5100's set at .85 and get new front coils it should still be pretty level. I guess my question is, what other coil options are there that would go well with the FJ rears and keep the truck leveled. I was considering the Toytec/Eibach coils for the front. Will they go well with the FJ rear coils? I do mostly road driving and am looking for a smooth ride. If anyone knows where I can get a set of front FJ coils I guess that would solve my dilemma also.

Try Rockauto. They are stock replacements for the FJ, If I remember correctly you will want the 4wd springs as the 2wd are basically a 4runner spring (No Lift). I have FJ springs all around, and I love them!

MOOG Part # 81081 Constant Rate Springs; Sold In Pairs
REAR; 4WD
$44.79

MOOG Part # 81083 Constant Rate Springs; Sold In Pairs
Rear; RWD
$44.79

MOOG Part # 81092 Constant Rate Springs; Sold In Pairs
Front; RWD; w/A/C
$54.79

MOOG Part # 81108 Constant Rate Springs; Sold In Pairs
Front; 4WD; w/A/C
$58.79

 

[wad3268]

Thanks, I read about the Moog but unsure due to the different spring rates. etc. So if I did go that route I would want to order the actual FJ replacements right? I have a V6.

 

[A-Aron]

Thanks, I read about the Moog but unsure due to the different spring rates. etc. So if I did go that route I would want to order the actual FJ replacements right? I have a V6.

That's what Id do, I would order the Front 4x4 springs. I have OEM FJ springs all around, and they're not as stiff as everyone says. If I did it all over again I probably would have gotten all moogs just for being new. Mine is a v6 and set at 1.75 with Springs I probably got about 3 inches. You might get a tad more since you're 2wd. (No front diff to weigh it down)

 

[A-Aron]

Or theoretically, if you wanted to save money, you could just use your stock springs and set to 1.75. It wont be quite as stiff, but you'd get the height you're looking for.