Got the FZJ80 coils on!
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That's what I was wondering... I went with the '97 FZJ80 because I heard the springs were a little heavier duty. When I got the springs they asked if the LC had third row seating... assuming that with 3rd row seating it's heavier, you'd need heavier duty coils, I said "Yay, sire, 'tis the 'terrain roller' with the thrice is nice row of relaxation." I didn't really say that perse'... but, I'm happy with my coils.
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I had ordered the long coils but was charged for and sent the short coils by accident. The short coils were $132.99 total for me, shipped. Toyotapartsales has the coils brand new. Also, I just used coil spring compressors and your normal mechanics tools. Also, I totally removed the rear bump stops. Just in case you're wondering, the bolt inside the rear bumpstop is a 14mm bolt...
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Originally Posted by Keggo
I had ordered the long coils but was charged for and sent the short coils by accident. The short coils were $132.99 total for me, shipped. Toyotapartsales has the coils brand new. Also, I just used coil spring compressors and your normal mechanics tools. Also, I totally removed the rear bump stops. Just in case you're wondering, the bolt inside the rear bumpstop is a 14mm bolt...
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I totally forgot to get the measurements on the longer coils because I was just kind of tired of waiting and just wanted to get it done.\... But, they were at least .5" to 1" taller than the short side if I remember correctly. The long side part number is 48321-6A100. These are from a '97 Landcruiser FZJ80
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Originally Posted by Keggo
I totally forgot to get the measurements on the longer coils because I was just kind of tired of waiting and just wanted to get it done.\... But, they were at least .5" to 1" taller than the short side if I remember correctly. The long side part number is 48321-6A100. These are from a '97 Landcruiser FZJ80
I'm hearing that the earlier models have even longer springs than the later models. Can anyone confirm?
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I think they do since they have a third row of seating. Instead of being longer, they're probably just more heavy duty. Yes, my truck sits fairly level. I personally, after having the butt sag for so long, like the rear to sit just a tad higher, but barely noticeable.
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Originally Posted by Keggo
It must just be the way the 2nd gens are built... Though it is weird that in the end the high side would ultimately be the heavy side! heh heh, oh well! Thanks dude! You have any pics of yours! You're as excited as I am about the BJ Spacers! heh heh, thanks again Garrett!
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Originally Posted by ravencr
So, does your truck sit level?
I'm hearing that the earlier models have even longer springs than the later models. Can anyone confirm?
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I'm hearing that the earlier models have even longer springs than the later models. Can anyone confirm?
Chris
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Originally Posted by 4RocRunner92
I miss the simplicity of a close to stock 4Runner. =/
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Originally Posted by PAhydrohead
Mine is offset too but think of this...most of the time you drive around with just yourself in the truck right? Most of us weight more than a full tank of gas. So which side are the springs going to begin to fatigue faster on? That's why I put the longer Cruiser Coil on the drivers side when I did my lift.
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Originally Posted by rocket
Keggo, how have you liked the overall ride thus far? Do they flex well off road?
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I sure wish we could figure out which years definitely have the 8 wraps, because I want to get to left side 8 wrap springs for the extra height it provides,but I can't get a solid answer which is which.
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All I can say is I'm happy with mine. PAhydrohead is happy with his... that's all that matters. I was stressing out about which coils were the longest... all it did was stress me out... I figured heavier duty springs would get me the best kind of lift without settling too much. Toyotapartsales.com said the coils I got were heavier duty than the others... just something for you to munch on.
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Originally Posted by Keggo
All I can say is I'm happy with mine. PAhydrohead is happy with his... that's all that matters. I was stressing out about which coils were the longest... all it did was stress me out... I figured heavier duty springs would get me the best kind of lift without settling too much. Toyotapartsales.com said the coils I got were heavier duty than the others... just something for you to munch on.
Chris