Lift kit for FJ's - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Muddin · 05-28-2007, 08:07 AM

I'm helping someone out

What would be the best suspension lift for one of those new FJ's. He wants 2" of lift and uses it offroad for hunting. Otherwise it's his daily driver.

I was thinking All Pro.

And I'm thinking this is too JU'ish for the FJ forum. Size wheels and tires are next

camo · 05-28-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muddin

And I'm thinking this is too JU'ish for the FJ forum. Size wheels and tires are next

your welcome

I would consider the AP or Revtek kits.

tire size is gonna comedown to how much power your willing to loose cause I don't think you can get a gear for them yet.

inthefield · 05-28-2007, 05:52 PM

http://www.trdparts4u.com/PD-OME-FJC....aspx?MakeID=1

This would be a good kit to start with, paired with some 265/75/16 tires on stock wheels.

PIG · 05-28-2007, 07:14 PM

Sway-A-Way makes a pretty nice kit as does Donahoe Racing

unimog12chicks · 05-29-2007, 05:19 AM

All PRO gets my vote. I'm useing all all-pro stuff. They are on the ball when it comes to toyota!!!

Muddin · 05-29-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unimog12chicks

All PRO gets my vote. I'm useing all all-pro stuff. They are on the ball when it comes to toyota!!!

I like how it replaces the control arms. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding a place to install it (I'm not working on his shit) and I'm not sure if this guy knows what a wrench looks like so he doesn't need to be doing suspension work.

I did find a place that will install Old Man Emu. Any experience with those?

woooody · 05-29-2007, 10:36 AM

For a small lift (under 3"), I think the OME is the best.

inthefield · 05-29-2007, 06:48 PM

I had OME coils on the front of my 02 Tacoma and was happy with them, around 20K they started to sag and I lost around 1/2" after the initial settle. It's my understanding they have addressed this with the product line for the current gen Tacos and FJs.

I have yet to mod my 06 Taco

, so I cannot give you first hand info on the current products.

caryt · 05-30-2007, 12:34 PM

I would go with a Donahoe lift

, but read and make the decision based apon your likes and needs. If you are interested in one PM me ! I am a Donahoe dealer.

Cary

sbechtold · 05-30-2007, 12:51 PM

I run the OME lift on my FJC and I'm happy with it so far. It's a good middle of the road kit that's fairly reliable. I'm running heavy springs (886) up front to support the Demello bumper and winch. I installed the heavy rear springs (896) and longer N71E FJ80 soft valved shocks. I would recommend going with a softer spring like the OME mediums (895) in the rear if you don't have a heavy rear bumper or don't carry cargo.

unimog12chicks · 05-30-2007, 01:44 PM

I put the all-pro front ajustibale shocks in last night. took about 3 hrs and was very easy. its 8 bolts per side. unbolt the sway bar, disconnect upper ball joint, unbolt 2 small bolts that hold the abs wiring. unbolt the strut and slide out old strut and slip in new one bolt back together. it realy was just that easy. 19mm 12mm and 14mm wrenchs pair of pliars and a jack is all you need. you do not have to take the upper control arm off just lift it up. disconnect the swaybar on both sides. put it back last thing.

FJ-Ollie · 06-05-2007, 08:26 PM

For your friends needs (hunting and DD) OME MD all the way... I run Donahoes and also like All-Pro but they are pricey compared to OME and OME is tried and true tested in the roughest terrain on earth (the Outback). If your friend was a serious wheeler I would recommend DR, AP, King, or Sway-A-Way. For his purposes for the $$$$ and his use, OME.

Renaud33 · 06-12-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camo

I don't think you can get a gear for them yet.

Yes you can.
http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.p...sk=view&id=133

bigtoyota · 11-28-2007, 07:24 PM

I put donahoe on mine its nice.

Townsend · 11-29-2007, 09:25 AM

I agree with FJ-Ollie.

Based on the description of use - Hunting and DD - OME is way to go. Mild lift, good ride, can fit 285/70/17's (33's!) with no other modifications.

Tires depend on where he lives. I drive at 10,000' and just put on 265/70/17(I think that was it... +10 from stock) snows and noticed a significant power loss over the stock tire. Down at sea level I don't think it would be that big of a deal.

I had OME's on my D90 for 10 years and the ride was better than stock - just like on my FJ - way better now with the OME!

TJnPROGRESS · 11-30-2007, 05:41 AM

i went with toytec "3 lift, so far happy with it.

05-28-2007, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Muddin Rock God Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5123 Location: Texas Posts: 2,393	Lift kit for FJ's I'm helping someone out What would be the best suspension lift for one of those new FJ's. He wants 2" of lift and uses it offroad for hunting. Otherwise it's his daily driver. I was thinking All Pro. And I'm thinking this is too JU'ish for the FJ forum. Size wheels and tires are next __________________ Stabbings aren't funny. Beatings aren't funny. Clowns aren't funny. But stabbing and beating a clown is. Argue not to win victory over your opponent, but to advance toward the truth.

05-28-2007, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-29-2007, 05:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
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05-29-2007, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
woooody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1200 Location: Vallejo, Ca Posts: 977	For a small lift (under 3"), I think the OME is the best. __________________ Ross Woody * Secretary - TLCA #7704 * President - Pacific Mountain Cruisers 72 FJ40 * 07 TRD FJC

05-29-2007, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
inthefield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71939 Location: Texas Posts: 95	I had OME coils on the front of my 02 Tacoma and was happy with them, around 20K they started to sag and I lost around 1/2" after the initial settle. It's my understanding they have addressed this with the product line for the current gen Tacos and FJs. I have yet to mod my 06 Taco, so I cannot give you first hand info on the current products.

05-28-2007, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
inthefield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71939 Location: Texas Posts: 95	http://www.trdparts4u.com/PD-OME-FJC....aspx?MakeID=1 This would be a good kit to start with, paired with some 265/75/16 tires on stock wheels.

05-30-2007, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
caryt Rock God Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27775 Location: Wellington, Nevada Posts: 1,093	I would go with a Donahoe lift, but read and make the decision based apon your likes and needs. If you are interested in one PM me ! I am a Donahoe dealer. Cary

05-30-2007, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
sbechtold Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84124 Location: California Posts: 151	I run the OME lift on my FJC and I'm happy with it so far. It's a good middle of the road kit that's fairly reliable. I'm running heavy springs (886) up front to support the Demello bumper and winch. I installed the heavy rear springs (896) and longer N71E FJ80 soft valved shocks. I would recommend going with a softer spring like the OME mediums (895) in the rear if you don't have a heavy rear bumper or don't carry cargo.

05-30-2007, 01:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
unimog12chicks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30064 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 436	I put the all-pro front ajustibale shocks in last night. took about 3 hrs and was very easy. its 8 bolts per side. unbolt the sway bar, disconnect upper ball joint, unbolt 2 small bolts that hold the abs wiring. unbolt the strut and slide out old strut and slip in new one bolt back together. it realy was just that easy. 19mm 12mm and 14mm wrenchs pair of pliars and a jack is all you need. you do not have to take the upper control arm off just lift it up. disconnect the swaybar on both sides. put it back last thing. __________________ #421 TEAM DIGGER 2009 Driver- Giles Verheecke 2009 Spotter and driver- Chris Endres Team Digger web site now up www.teamdigger.com RROCK and WE-ROCK competitor Sponsored by : Digger Customs, Cooper tires, CTR Automotive, Napa , and Branik Motorsports Last edited by unimog12chicks; 05-30-2007 at 01:46 PM.

06-05-2007, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
FJ-Ollie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 90984 Posts: 8	For your friends needs (hunting and DD) OME MD all the way... I run Donahoes and also like All-Pro but they are pricey compared to OME and OME is tried and true tested in the roughest terrain on earth (the Outback). If your friend was a serious wheeler I would recommend DR, AP, King, or Sway-A-Way. For his purposes for the $$$$ and his use, OME. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B]"OLLIE" AKA: FU-Ollie[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="silver"][B][U]Titanium AT5 FJC:[/U][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="Silver"]Railed, Skidded, Hankook Dynapro MT RT03 285/70/17s, DRs Front, OME 895 Rear w/DR Shocks, S/S Brake Lines, ExtremeAire, CO2, 10lb Fire Ext, GPSMap 60Cx, ScanGuage II, Cobra 75 WX ST, Bandi w/4' Firefly, iPod Mount, DVD, Cluster Camera Mount, Cargo Barrier[/COLOR]

11-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigtoyota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81231 Posts: 3	I put donahoe on mine its nice. __________________ LANCERAUTOAND4X4.COM 05 TUNDRA LIMITED, 04 SEQUOIA LIMITED, 07 FJ

11-29-2007, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Townsend Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25737 Location: Cripple Creek, C) Posts: 32	I agree with FJ-Ollie. Based on the description of use - Hunting and DD - OME is way to go. Mild lift, good ride, can fit 285/70/17's (33's!) with no other modifications. Tires depend on where he lives. I drive at 10,000' and just put on 265/70/17(I think that was it... +10 from stock) snows and noticed a significant power loss over the stock tire. Down at sea level I don't think it would be that big of a deal. I had OME's on my D90 for 10 years and the ride was better than stock - just like on my FJ - way better now with the OME! __________________ Townsend Boise '94 D90 Last edited by Townsend; 11-29-2007 at 09:26 AM.

11-30-2007, 05:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
TJnPROGRESS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101642 Location: off wheeling Posts: 77	i went with toytec "3 lift, so far happy with it.

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