ball joint spacers for lift?

surferkid26 · 11-11-2009, 01:26 PM

what do you think is it worth it with new shocks

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CO 4runner · 11-11-2009, 01:58 PM

i don't like the idea of ball joint spacers

they put a lot of strain on the ball joints

Trustyrusty · 11-11-2009, 02:00 PM

Thats a lie.

BJ Spacers are great as long as you aren't a dumb redneck and slap them on and crank in about a thousand inches of torsion bar lift. Put 'em in. Align it. Wheel it.

Trustyrusty · 11-11-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharonbrown1203

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You suck at life.

Teuf · 11-11-2009, 02:31 PM

I am for BJ spacers, but installed then backing off torsion bar for same height, to make for smoother ride.

abecedarian · 11-11-2009, 02:40 PM

If you need room for bigger tires, in my opinion they are not worth it since they will let the suspension compress as much as without the spacers and allow the tires to rub. A body lift would be a better option.
If you want a little more travel with stock sized tires, or oversized tires with a body or suspension lift, then they are worth it. However, I would install greaseable ball joints in there if you don't already have them, and like Teuf did, relax the bars for no lift from the spacers.

surferkid26 · 11-11-2009, 07:15 PM

i just want a nice 2-3 inch lift without having to extend my brake lines im going to get new shocks for sure but i kind of want my rig taller so what would be my best option i mostly asked on the bj spacers because of the OME lift kit has them and the taller rear coils for my runner

93yotaSR5 · 11-11-2009, 07:24 PM

What of you left the torsion bars at stock spec. Would that be hard on the suspension geometry ?

camo31"10.50" · 11-11-2009, 07:25 PM

go with some 1.5" BJ spacers..and some 80 series Land cruiser coils(rear coils...) for the rearof ur 4runner..it turns out quite nice actually!

kawasakimoto_7 · 11-11-2009, 07:26 PM

dooo itttt, just get a diff drop with it too to level out your cv's

bob200587 · 11-11-2009, 07:31 PM

If you need lift....SAS.

camo31"10.50" · 11-11-2009, 07:33 PM

you don't need a diff drop with BJ spacers..but it will help prolong the life of ur CV's

kawasakimoto_7 · 11-11-2009, 07:42 PM

i meant what camo said they arent expensive either..just a good thing to do IMO

peow130 · 11-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob200587

If you need lift....SAS.

Some people don't rock crawl, some of us like to go fast and hit jumps..
not go 1-2 miles per hour and power over a rock.

Junkers88 · 11-11-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surferkid26

i just want a nice 2-3 inch lift without having to extend my brake lines im going to get new shocks for sure but i kind of want my rig taller so what would be my best option i mostly asked on the bj spacers because of the OME lift kit has them and the taller rear coils for my runner

BJ spacers are fine. I've had them on two rigs and had no issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob200587

If you need lift....SAS.

Jesus Christ. I get sick and tired of folks that think a SAS is the only way to run. Damn if I pop a tire wheeling my IFS someone will scream out "SAS IT!!!" like that's the best option....

Lost a wheel weight? SAS
Busted a bead? SAS
Want to run 33's? SAS
Need a front locker? SAS
Bad mpg? SAS
Hubs acting up? SAS
Can't find parking? SAS

It's almost as bad as those 3.4 swap folks

New rig? 3.4
Want to run bigger tires? 3.4
Need gears? 3.4
Want a locker? 3.4
Can't find parking? 3.4

rant over.

NYChopshop · 11-11-2009, 08:10 PM

I love my BJ spacers. go to 4crawler and grab his 1.5" BJ spacers, add a set of 2" rear lift coils like OME, or what wabfab has, and 4 shocks. You'll never regret it. You could also pretty easily throw on a 1" body lift kit first/second/at the same time. That would leave you with plenty of clearance to play with 33's of nearly any width you decide and not have any rubbing problems. I don't know if you have an auto or manual trans, but its much easier to fit a 1" BL on than anything auto, a 2" is what I'm going for in my manual trans equipped truck as I'm gonna need the room to stuff a 5vze engine between my hood and framerails (but thats a whoooole other story!). If you decide to SAS or rear leaf swap later, you can always use the mild 1" body lift in addition to the smaller springs to clear some pretty impressively sized meats.

Teuf · 11-11-2009, 08:23 PM

Funny, my dang door handle is sticking, SAS.

93yotaSR5 · 11-11-2009, 08:36 PM

I have a belly button .... Sas!

Teuf · 11-11-2009, 08:45 PM

My mother in law just farted, SAS

chrishf12 · 11-11-2009, 08:49 PM

Go for the BJ spacers definitely. I ran them on my pickup until I sold it. I had the 1.5" SORDI spacers and a 3" tuff country aal. I did have to crank the t-bars a bit to level it out but it all worked out fine even without a diff drop. It makes it easier on the CVs if you have the lockout hubs but the only time I would rip them is if I forgot to unlock my hubs and go for a long highway ride. You should be fine.

surferkid26 · 11-11-2009, 10:07 PM

i ate a brownie once.... sas

well my cv boots are ripped so im getting new cvs next weekend and i figured while i was in there put some new shocks and bj spacers thats why im asking and sounds like the majority are for them so it sounds good to me but what happens if i leave my torson bars to stock with the spacers? oh and does anybody make cvs with neoprene boots anymore?

camo31"10.50" · 11-11-2009, 10:11 PM

Lost my job........SAS

lost my girlfriend/wife....SAS (that'd be acceptable though..it'd make ya feel better)

i have no other vehicle to drive....SAS

i'm a poor college kid and need to fit 33's........SAS

**Tofer** · 11-11-2009, 10:12 PM

this thread went down hill quick....

turboboost · 11-11-2009, 10:15 PM

You guys and your SAS. It reminds me of the VWvortex forums where the solution to everything is "lower it."

abecedarian · 11-11-2009, 10:17 PM

I woke up late for work but I got SAS'd
I wanted a mocha latte but I got SAS'd
I went to cash my check but I got SAS'd

I got SAS'd
I got SAS'd
I got SAS'd

11-11-2009, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
CO 4runner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado springs, colorado Posts: 30	i don't like the idea of ball joint spacers they put a lot of strain on the ball joints __________________ 1991 toyota 4runner- 4inch Pro Comp Stage II lift kit w/ mx-6 shocks, 35" BFG KM2's on 17" ballistic jesters, hannemann fiberglass flared front fenders, hannemann fiberglass rear 4" fender flares, painted black. 3.4 needed soon.

11-11-2009, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Rednecks Inbreed In) Kansas Posts: 1,349	Thats a lie. BJ Spacers are great as long as you aren't a dumb redneck and slap them on and crank in about a thousand inches of torsion bar lift. Put 'em in. Align it. Wheel it. __________________ 1995.5 Tacoma 4X4 3.4-Jardine Catback, 20% Tint, Cold Air Intake, Skid Plates etc... 1987 Toyota 4Runner 1986 Toyota 4X4-SOLD

11-11-2009, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
93yotaSR5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sacramento ca Posts: 173	What of you left the torsion bars at stock spec. Would that be hard on the suspension geometry ? __________________ 93 xtra cab, 3vze, 5speed, 31x10.5x15 bfg M/T KM2 hella 500ff. cobra cb, front and rear diff breather mod, many more coming!

11-11-2009, 07:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,063	go with some 1.5" BJ spacers..and some 80 series Land cruiser coils(rear coils...) for the rearof ur 4runner..it turns out quite nice actually! __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-11-2009, 07:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 153	dooo itttt, just get a diff drop with it too to level out your cv's __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 213,700 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

11-11-2009, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 459	I am for BJ spacers, but installed then backing off torsion bar for same height, to make for smoother ride.

11-11-2009, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
surferkid26 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 58	i just want a nice 2-3 inch lift without having to extend my brake lines im going to get new shocks for sure but i kind of want my rig taller so what would be my best option i mostly asked on the bj spacers because of the OME lift kit has them and the taller rear coils for my runner

11-11-2009, 07:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	If you need lift....SAS. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

11-11-2009, 07:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,063	you don't need a diff drop with BJ spacers..but it will help prolong the life of ur CV's __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 153	i meant what camo said they arent expensive either..just a good thing to do IMO __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 213,700 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

11-11-2009, 08:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
NYChopshop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in New York City! Posts: 428	I love my BJ spacers. go to 4crawler and grab his 1.5" BJ spacers, add a set of 2" rear lift coils like OME, or what wabfab has, and 4 shocks. You'll never regret it. You could also pretty easily throw on a 1" body lift kit first/second/at the same time. That would leave you with plenty of clearance to play with 33's of nearly any width you decide and not have any rubbing problems. I don't know if you have an auto or manual trans, but its much easier to fit a 1" BL on than anything auto, a 2" is what I'm going for in my manual trans equipped truck as I'm gonna need the room to stuff a 5vze engine between my hood and framerails (but thats a whoooole other story!). If you decide to SAS or rear leaf swap later, you can always use the mild 1" body lift in addition to the smaller springs to clear some pretty impressively sized meats. __________________ 1994 4runner 5speed 3.slow 2" ball joint spacers, 2" OME HD lift springs, rancho shocks, magnaflow exhaust, 31x10.5r15 Procomp Xterrains, S&B cold air intake, Marlin Crawler 2100lb super heavy duty clutch kit w/ grade 8.8 pressure plate bolts My build thread This guy is the biggest idiot in the world! Last edited by NYChopshop; 11-11-2009 at 08:12 PM.

11-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 459	Funny, my dang door handle is sticking, SAS.

11-11-2009, 08:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
93yotaSR5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sacramento ca Posts: 173	I have a belly button .... Sas! __________________ 93 xtra cab, 3vze, 5speed, 31x10.5x15 bfg M/T KM2 hella 500ff. cobra cb, front and rear diff breather mod, many more coming!

11-11-2009, 08:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 459	My mother in law just farted, SAS

11-11-2009, 08:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 254	Go for the BJ spacers definitely. I ran them on my pickup until I sold it. I had the 1.5" SORDI spacers and a 3" tuff country aal. I did have to crank the t-bars a bit to level it out but it all worked out fine even without a diff drop. It makes it easier on the CVs if you have the lockout hubs but the only time I would rip them is if I forgot to unlock my hubs and go for a long highway ride. You should be fine. __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

11-11-2009, 10:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
surferkid26 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 58	i ate a brownie once.... sas well my cv boots are ripped so im getting new cvs next weekend and i figured while i was in there put some new shocks and bj spacers thats why im asking and sounds like the majority are for them so it sounds good to me but what happens if i leave my torson bars to stock with the spacers? oh and does anybody make cvs with neoprene boots anymore?

11-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,063	Lost my job........SAS lost my girlfriend/wife....SAS (that'd be acceptable though..it'd make ya feel better) i have no other vehicle to drive....SAS i'm a poor college kid and need to fit 33's........SAS __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,894	this thread went down hill quick.... __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

11-11-2009, 10:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 377	You guys and your SAS. It reminds me of the VWvortex forums where the solution to everything is "lower it." __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

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