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Old 06-22-2006, 05:33 AM
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lift options for fj

has any one seen this lift kit yet ?
http://www.truxxx.com/toyota_product...r_Lift_Kit.htm
anyone ever dealt with this manufacturer yet ?

im planning on using 33x12.5x18 (toyo m/t) wheel and tire package, when i talked to central 4wd about the revtek lift , they said the 33's will rub , when i test fitted the wheel and tire package at les schwebs, we couldnt find any rubbing, and that was without a lift. there was not very much room where the tire and strut assembly are at their closest point. a bulging tire may make contact though. anyone have any idea why the 33's do rub then.

i will soon be able to do the lift kit and wheel and tires for my fj and dont want to end up getting a lift or wheel/tire combo that ill have to redo.

id rather get the donahue or all pro lift , except that they are extremely pricey.

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I think when the time comes to lift my future FJC, I will do it with coils/shocks.

Many swear by the Revtek spacers though.
I would be carrying extra weight up front as in a winch and custom bumper.

Here though you can see a video shot at Revtek a few nights back with many from the fjcruiserforums testing out an FJC with the kit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV63jnx-Cmg

Check out all of the blue rigs.
Seems to be the popular color fro Oregon.
Old 06-22-2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Corey
I think when the time comes to lift my future FJC, I will do it with coils/shocks.
One thing you cannot forget is the amount of lift in relation to the drive shaft angle & front CV joints angle. Too much will affect 4WD driveability & engagement.
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Originally Posted by FJ40
One thing you cannot forget is the amount of lift in relation to the drive shaft angle & front CV joints angle. Too much will affect 4WD driveability & engagement.
That is one thing to take into consideration, although 'most' coils give the same amount of lift as spacers, but provide a stiffer ride(thus being able to hold extra weight). Being someone who has used both, I would reccomend coils over spacers, unless 1- the truck is brand new(in your case), or 2- price is a major factor. The coils will give you more flex(not just a higher height), and tend to be stronger. FRom what I know, you should be able to use any of the OME setups for 4th gen 4runners, same suspension. Good luck, I know a lot of systems are still in development, but there should, or will be shortly, a huge amount of stuff availible for the FJ. If you find anything about swapping out those ugly tail lights, let me know, that might change my mind on getting one.
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Does this thing have a panhard rod like the 3rd Gen 4Runner? If so, has anybody addressed this issue yet with their lift?
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Originally Posted by the_binkster
Does this thing have a panhard rod like the 3rd Gen 4Runner? If so, has anybody addressed this issue yet with their lift?
The FJ does have a panhard rod but it's not necessary even with a 3" lift.
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