Ok guys, so I threw on the cruiser coils today and need your opinions. I'll most likely be running these 32" Yokos until they run out and can't decide if its too much lift or not. Heres a few before and after pics

Factory coils


Cruiser coils


Old rear closeup


Cruiser rear closeup


So whaddya think??

And no, I haven't done anything about the front yet...I have spacers but wanna make sure I want this much lift in the back before I throw them on.

Thanks alot guys

 

looks great. i dont think its too much. how does it ride?

 

i think it looks awsome! i love mine, they're ride so soft and smooth

 

nice before & after shots, thanks! that is what im hoping to do shortly, install the bj spacers and everything will look great. now, just have to loose those running boards!

lee

 

I think that it looks good. You will want a little extra space for the tires to go when you are wheeling any way. Just do the front and you are ready for new tires at any time.

 

Lift questions go in the off road section.

 

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Sorry Robinhood150, I really don't see anything technical or any offroad questions in my post so I put it in General section. I wasn't asking what lift to get or what to expect, just for people to look at some pics, and thought this would work. I'll know next time though.

As far as the ride, its a little loosey goosey right now. I still have stock shocks and haven't put my panhard bracket on. I plan on lifting the front via t-bar cranks tomorrow and maybe welding the bracket on this weekend.

I took the running boards off a few weeks ago, but wasn't too wild about it. I think I'll just get some tube steps then work my way to sliders. Gotta take it 1 step at a time.

 

What about shock suggestions?...cheap but good shock suggestions

I'm thinking probably rancho 5000 series, procomp 9000 (i think) or skyjackers.

Opinions??

And where to buy?

 

bilstiens

 

I don't know...a little outta my price range I believe.

 

Bilstiens or OME's will probably give you the best ride. But if price is a concern, then get some Rancho's or something comparable, like ProComp, Sky Jacker. Why not install the front BJ spacers and leave the t-bars alone so you keep a nice ride?

 

The 5009s are definitely stiff, maybe too stiff for some people. I'm not bothered by it.

My tbars are cranked 1 inch and I can't tell the difference in ride. The 5009s in the rear make the rear way stiffer than any tbar crank. In fact, I stiffened up the front 9000s to match the rear.

But the 5009s are the right length and it's a common swap so you know they work.

 

my ranchos in the rear are plenty soft. i also love the procomps that i have in the front.

 

What ranchos and procomps do you have Kevywevy?

 

Any other shock ideas or good cheap places to get them....besides Strap22?

 

sorry, i have the racho 5000's in the back and procomp s3000 or whatever they're called in the front.

 

I had Downey Doechtech on my p/u and was thinking of running those with the cruiser coils I just got.
Any opinions on the Doechtech, I liked them, but have no real comparison.

swall98, those are the pics I have been looking for so I know what to expect, nice work looks sweet!

Did you use rear coils? Which side did you put the short side on? Do you notice any lean on your truck?

 

Dude, you should swap to longer brake lines too. Get the stainless steel braded lines. Marlin and Allpro carry them.

 

Thanks for the compliments dlbrunner. It'll look a little better when I get the time to add my bj spacers. I used rear coils from a 91 FJ80 I believe. The passenger side got the long coil, mainly because of the gas tank. If I look at one side, then the other I can tell a difference in the fender gap, but thats about it. I'm running stock shocks right now though. As soon as I decide what shocks to get (either Pro comp 9000s or Skyjacker Nitro) I'll throw them on and see what the difference is then. Right now its a little...well very crazy since the shocks are totally extended. I can't wait to get new shocks.

Anthony1-Since I have stock shocks, I still have my stock brakeline. I wont be doing any wheeling, but as soon as I get new shocks, I'll be getting brakeline.

 

SKYJACKER....


Trust me on this one.