Notices
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

Tundra/FJ80 lift installed...pics

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-18-2008, 10:37 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
BIC performance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Tundra/FJ80 lift installed...pics

I finally got my lift last week and just installed it this weekend. I went with the TRD Tundra front coils, FJ80 coils for the rear with Bilstien 5125's for shocks, the fronts have adjustable ride height. The install was straight forward but the front coils were tough to compress enough to fit on the shocks. It took us about 8+ hours with some custom fabrication, I made some custom adjustable rear sway bar end links and a track bar drop bracket. The front ended up with 3" lift and the rear sits at 4.5", I think it will settle a bit. Future plans include a custom front and rear bumpers, sliders and a T3/T4 custom turbo kit, I hope to have it all done this summer or fall. 285/75/16 Trxus MT's will be the tire of choice. There are 265/70/16's on there right now.

The ride is awsome, just a bit firmer than stock, but still pretty soft. I cant wait to try it on the trail.

Here are some pics:

Before


After


With 285/75/16 Goodyear MTR's


Front installed


Rear installed


Custom adjustable endlinks

Last edited by BIC performance; 03-23-2008 at 02:07 PM.
Old 03-18-2008, 10:53 AM
  #2  
Contributing Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Rock Slide's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: B'ham, AL
Posts: 2,262
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Nice work

Looking forward to seeing the many mods to come.
Old 03-18-2008, 11:04 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
TFJ-4runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newnan, GA - Stillwater, OK
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Very nice how do you plan on boosting it. Is there a kit out for the 4runner yet.
Old 03-18-2008, 11:07 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Man4God's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looks awesome. I was considering the OME 883s, but I think the Tundra front is fully proven. My truck looks exactly like yours did.
Old 03-18-2008, 11:11 AM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
BIC performance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by TFJ-4runner
Very nice how do you plan on boosting it. Is there a kit out for the 4runner yet.
I will be building my own custom turbo setup, I have built quite a few turbo kits on my Supra, and some customers cars like a 240sx, 85 Carolla GTS and some others. There is some pics on my website.
Old 03-18-2008, 11:14 AM
  #6  
Registered User
 
neq0323's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lonoke,AR
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
looks real good man, your truck is begging for some bigger tires though. best of luck with the turbo setup id love to see someone turbo a 4runner.
Old 03-18-2008, 11:26 AM
  #7  
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
pattycakes77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,323
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
wow, how's the air up there!

looks pretty good.
Old 03-18-2008, 11:43 AM
  #8  
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
paddlenbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 1,190
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
because_i_can--Glad to see you here on the forums. I bought one of your original Supra downpipes way back in the day. Sadly I sold the Supra a year ago (now owned by fletch124) but really look forward to seeing what you can do with the 3.4. I still have a MKIII Supra CT26 turbocharger, intercooler, wideband and a host of other performance parts sitting at home hoping that someone builds a CT26-based set of exhaust manifolds for the 3.4.

Anyways, not sure if you remember my username or not, it was the same on supraforums.

And while we're at it, you should be very happy with your lift. I did the System 7.1 about a little over a year ago and I am very pleased with it. It has done its share of rockcrawling and flying through the desert without any disappointments.

Ken
Old 03-18-2008, 11:45 AM
  #9  
Registered User
 
Jerm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looks good, can't wait to see what else you have planned.
Old 03-18-2008, 01:50 PM
  #10  
Contributing Member
 
Belize Off Road Team's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 2,850
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
What a difference! congrats on the new look. bigger tires will complete the look eh!
Old 03-18-2008, 04:22 PM
  #11  
Registered User
 
ktincher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looking nice! When do you plan on upgrading your tires? Are you going to keep your factory wheels?

Glad to hear the install went smoothly, I should be getting my system 1.2 from UPS tomorrow! Did you have to disconnect the brake lines and bleed them back?

Congrats again.

kit.
Old 03-18-2008, 06:09 PM
  #12  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
BIC performance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by paddlenbike
because_i_can--Glad to see you here on the forums. I bought one of your original Supra downpipes way back in the day. Sadly I sold the Supra a year ago (now owned by fletch124) but really look forward to seeing what you can do with the 3.4. I still have a MKIII Supra CT26 turbocharger, intercooler, wideband and a host of other performance parts sitting at home hoping that someone builds a CT26-based set of exhaust manifolds for the 3.4.

Anyways, not sure if you remember my username or not, it was the same on supraforums.

And while we're at it, you should be very happy with your lift. I did the System 7.1 about a little over a year ago and I am very pleased with it. It has done its share of rockcrawling and flying through the desert without any disappointments.

Ken

Yup I remember your user name. The turbo kit will not be using the ct26.....for all the time and effort that it will take to build, I want to use a turbo that will last at 300+ hp, most likely a 50 or 57 trim t3/t4. I want a setup that spools up quick (like 2000 rpm).

Randy
Old 03-18-2008, 06:19 PM
  #13  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
BIC performance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by ktincher
Looking nice! When do you plan on upgrading your tires? Are you going to keep your factory wheels?

Glad to hear the install went smoothly, I should be getting my system 1.2 from UPS tomorrow! Did you have to disconnect the brake lines and bleed them back?

Congrats again.

kit.
Tires will come in the next month or two......285/75/16 Trxus MT's, I will most likely go with the Procomp 7023 with the black centers or similar. Link http://www.procomptires.com/pxa7023.html

Yes The rear brake line needs to be disconnected and a longer one installed.
Old 03-18-2008, 06:25 PM
  #14  
Registered User
 
Spence1016's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
huge improvement, be sure to post up some picks when u get the bigger tires on there
Old 03-18-2008, 06:40 PM
  #15  
Contributing Member
 
d0ubledown's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: vansterdam BC.
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
nice job randy...looks awesome! your combo doesnt have the über rake that most have with the tundra's and 80's. must be the adjustable billies. cant wait to see what it looks like with the interco's. are you getting them local or US?

definitely interested in seeing the turbo you put together...want to put one together for a 1FZ? keep us posted on your turbo build...

whens the shakedown run?
Old 03-18-2008, 07:35 PM
  #16  
Registered User
 
Yota Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clarkston, WA
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Did you get one of the SS kits? If not where did you get your shocks and what valving and stuff did you get on those?
Old 03-18-2008, 07:42 PM
  #17  
Contributing Member
 
d0ubledown's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: vansterdam BC.
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by paddlenbike
because_i_can-- [snip]

aah..so thats what bic stands for. i thought you were referencing the lighters..but you dont smoke, and your name doesnt start with a B...haha.
Old 03-18-2008, 08:49 PM
  #18  
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
McLovin21's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Antioch, IL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nice job...lookin GOOD! But by the looks of the front install, you might want to spin around that bottom bolt so it points toward the front of the truck. That way you don't have to worry about it pokin into the cv boot....my $.02 worth

Last edited by McLovin21; 03-18-2008 at 09:17 PM.
Old 03-19-2008, 04:17 AM
  #19  
Registered User
 
Nate08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bristol, TN
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looks great!
Old 03-19-2008, 04:26 AM
  #20  
Contributing Member
 
Elton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Siletz,Oregon
Posts: 12,261
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
looks nice so far should look much better with real tires


Quick Reply: Tundra/FJ80 lift installed...pics



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:26 PM.