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FJ Cruiser RULES !!!
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What is the story with the FJ Trail team in AZ. I didn't see an AZ stop on the list.
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I guess the info is here:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=92458 I'm gonna e-mail them and say from my FJ Trail Team experience last weekend in Tellico, Crown King would be one of the worst trails to do this on. I think DeSoto would be alot better and in the same area.
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Ya, from what I've heard recently, the Crown King trail has been pussified quite a bit. Desoto is always a fun trail with a little rocky creek action. Sounds good.
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Steve;
I'm "thinking" about System 2 or 2.5 (probably 2) and have 2 questions...
Thanks man.
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The ATS arms won't matter one way or another. If you have them or don't have them it does not really matter.
What is it that you don't like about what you have? If I know that, then I could say if this would be better.
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So, the process running through my head is more of "Years ago, Steve (and others) touted the joys of SAW/OME. I said 'okay', and that's what I did. Today, Steve (and others) are saying something else, and I'm curious what I would gain if I switched". Does that make sense? Basically, for me it's a game of "follow the leader" when it comes to suspension. I don't know what could be around the corner. It's interesting that you asked "what don't you like about what you have" 'cause I once started spouting about wanting to SA my rig, and a local Mentor told me that I shouldn't think about doing it until I can describe what I CAN'T do IFS. I can answer that now, but I dunno that I want to SAS. hmmm... or maybe I do. ![]() Your question brings up the same feelings for me... I can certainly point to a couple of obstacles around here that I can't get through, but I don't know that swapping in a different spring/shock setup will help. I DO know that swapping in a SA would help. ![]() Crap... maybe I take the money, stuff it in a mason jar, and save for a SAS. argh. oh gawd. argh. ...it'd be cool though. ![]() So... how's THAT for open babbling on a Thursday morning pre-caffeine? ![]() thanks Steve
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I don't want to sell anyone something they don't need. Maybe you just need the DOM Rubicon Express Super Flex Joint links and the fixes to run the FZJ-80 shocks?
That is if you are happy with the height/lift your current rear coils give you. "MY" Personal issues with the Sway-A-Way's was: 1. Coils were a smaller ID/OD than stock resulting in them having to use a stiffer spring rate. Resulting in a front end shock/coil combo that was stiffer than I cared for. Keep in mind I never used them as they were intended, high speed sand in Southern California. 2. The test of time. Parts would rip, tear or wear quickly and it was difficult to get replacement parts from Ryan and his voice mail. Also the fact you have to re-build them was sort of a "turn-off". 3. Aluminum corrodes, not the best choice for the rust or snow belt. I don't think snow testing was on the QA list for a high speed sand product. 4. They are the most expensive they have to be the best. The "best" hard core 3rd Gen wheelers all have them, If I want to be the best, I have to buy the most expensive stuff. Wrong - As I started traveling to these events and actually seeing these people wheel in person, it became pretty clear that just because you can type an entire page of words on something, doesn’t mean much. 5. Straight Axle Conversion: Extremely easy and cheap on 1986-1995, Extremely expensive and complex on 1996-2000, after that it gets even more complex. A Dana 44 with quality high straight U-Joints and Aftermarket Cro-Mo axles would be the Bee's Knees. Why go to all the trouble of putting a Dana 44 under a truck and then running 20 year old unhardened factory Dana axles. They did not harden them back then because they did not need to as the tire sizes 20 years ago where considerably smaller. Bottom line SA conversions are BIG MONEY. BIG BIG MONEY for a truck like yours. It can be done cheap, but then you will have things that don't work or don't work the same or not work at all. That's not the way I do things. Go for the SA if you can justify the cost, if not think about what you don't like with what you have now.
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{think} {think} {think}
Okay... I've thought myself out of the SAS, but it'll cross my mind again. I think I've also thought myself out of ripping out what I have. If I get into a zone where I'm out at least every-other weekend, I'll revisit the undercarriage, but it's fine as it is. I'm just not abusing what I have and I'm okay with having to take the bypasses once-in-a-while. Thanks Steve.
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It's 1" to 1'5" higher in the rear. It you want to see what your truck would look like use a floor jack and jack the rear up 1" to 1.5". I don't have any driveway pics, but I do have lots of trail shots.
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No. They are 315/75/16.
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Awesome work Steve! Glad to see you're making it easier for people to get the right stuff the first time!
This is the ONLY way I would go about lifting a 3rd gen, it is the most solid, stable and capable configuration. Fink
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now he just needs to offer a tundra big brake kit to go with it!
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You will have to re-gear. Pushing the limits of IFS? Probably not as 95% of all breakage is due to the cage getting ripped out from too much droop. That is breakage from stupidity, not a weak drivetrain. Cryo Treat your CV shafts. This is a nice, simple, solid complete lift it. If you really want to open it up, use the Rubicon Express Joint Links.
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All orders placed after 6-1-2006 will include the Tokico Trek > Master R/T front shock, the Tokico Tacoma Double Cab TRD Blue shock will no longer be used.
This is purely a "cost" issue, If I can get the same or equivalent shock that is made by the exact same company aftermarket, that is what we are going to do. As you cut out the TRD/Toyota markup. Instead of a price increase, as these Toyota parts do continually go up in cost over time, I have switched to the aftermarket Tokico Trek > Master R/T shock. Not the one sold through TRD & Toyota. I have a set of each here and there will be no issues. Any order placed before 6-1-2006 will still include the Blue TRD shocks.
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I'm kind of a noob to this kind of a lift idea. Two questions. First regarding the drive shaft. With the LC coils, I'll need to relocate the drive shaft under the tank instead of through it? Is this a major operation?
Second, I've recently purchased new Rancho shocks all around. Extended, they're about 22". Will I need new longer shocks? I've read that if you use shocks similar to what I have, there's no need for longer brake lines because the shocks will limit travel. Is that true? Thanks!
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Well after spending a week testing and measuring the following: 1. Tokico TRD Blue 2. Tokico Trek Master Green 3. Bilstein TRD Yellow (Toyota Stock, not aftermarket) 4. Old Man Emu N91S Here is the deal: 1. Old Man Emu is the longest. Too Long. It's also even in the Heavy Duty version, absurdly soft. 2. TRD Tokico Blue shocks ARE without a doubt quite different. They are the longest of the stock shocks and have very clear dual dampening as well as full extension dampeners. Although they look the same, they certainly are not. 3. The Green Trek Master is a plain jane no thrills shock and it appears to be basically the same in length and valving as the TRD Tacoma (Stock) Bilstein. So I am going to bring the TRD Blue shocks back to the kits. The standard shock is still going to be the Tokico Green Trek Master, but if you want to pay more and upgrade to the dual valved TRD Blue Tokico, you can. Basically it's a normal shock for the first 1/2 of the way down and then the last 1/2 is considerably stiffer, it also has full extension dampening or some sort of bump stop in it as it is not fully extended until a coil is installed on it. It's clear to me now why it is a more expensive shock. If you ordered before June 1 you have the blue shocks by default, don't worry.
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I did do the Daystar spacer lift myself after all!BTW...Mine is a 4wd. Thanks for the help.
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No relocating the driveshaft, just that with the lift the driveshaft may hit the gas tank skid under full flex, so some pounding of the gas tank skid may or may not be necessary.
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Updated first post to reflect what is on my site.
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Whats the best lift for 33s? I really wanted a 4-5" lift, do you have those?
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