FZJ80 springs on 4runner
Jun 15, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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FZJ80 springs on 4runner
I have a 1999 4runner 4wd. What do I need to do to fit the front Fzj80 springs in the back of my 4runner. Are OME 2" lift springs for Fzj80 an option aswell. If it would work that would give you 5" of rear lift 
Jun 15, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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The only person I've heard of who did this swap is Bill Morgan
Jun 15, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bamachem
I have a line on a set and should have them installed in about two weeks or less. if you're patient, then i'll have the info you need...
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Jun 16, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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yup. 1991-1997 are the Fj/FZJ-80 model years. all the front coils will be the same with the only exception being how much they've sagged according to the miles on them.
i would personally prefer some w/a ton of miles and good and sagged. that way, what you get is what you get and they will be good and soft and won't sag anymore...
i would personally prefer some w/a ton of miles and good and sagged. that way, what you get is what you get and they will be good and soft and won't sag anymore...
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Jun 16, 2005 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake94
Nope, It all happened, last month, when Bill_Morgan's 3.4 swap into Red Chili wasn't going to be done b/4 CM this year. Rather than not going we scrounged some parts, from our crazy Russian friend, and pulled a Monster Garage on Mrs Morgan's '97. In 3 days we had a Moab worthy Runner.
The FZJ 80 coils worked so well on his, I'm putting them on my 01.
The FZJ 80 coils worked so well on his, I'm putting them on my 01.
Jun 16, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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Jun 17, 2005 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 964runner
I have a 1999 4runner 4wd. What do I need to do to fit the front Fzj80 springs in the back of my 4runner. Are OME 2" lift springs for Fzj80 an option aswell. If it would work that would give you 5" of rear lift
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ok i read that thread on 4x4wire, now i get it. i thought i was misreading the post on top.
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Jun 21, 2005 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ORB
Would this mean that if one were to use a drop bracket lift for the front...then it would be possible to use the front OME coils for the fj80 to lift the back 5" or so??
i think the answer to that would be "sort-of". you could get 5" of lift from the coils, but then you also have to drop the panhard bar and lengthen your control arms. you'd probally also want to move the frame mounts for the upper and lower arms to get more articulation.
Jun 21, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bamachem
i think wha tyou meant to say is that if you used a drop bracket on the front to get about 5" of lift on the IFS, could you then use some Old Man Emu FZJ-80 2" FRONT lift coils on the rear of the runner to get 5" of lift.
i think the answer to that would be "sort-of". you could get 5" of lift from the coils, but then you also have to drop the panhard bar and lengthen your control arms. you'd probally also want to move the frame mounts for the upper and lower arms to get more articulation.
I am more than content with my tundra front
, it's just that the rear of my 4runner sits lower than the front (I have 891's in the rear). Cruiser coils just might be my next purchase.
