I have read many threads on lift kits and some online stuff. I still not sure I completely understand how the whole lift thing works, but am interested in getting one.
I thought I would post some of my options in the hopes that those more knowledgable could help me pick the better one.
I am interested in a 3" lift, but am on a tight budget. My fj is also my daily driver, so i need something that will handle decent.
Options
1. FJ3-FRCC 3" lift from toytec. I don't plan on a bumper in near future, only sliders and some skids and stuff on bottom. Go with 884?
Toytec told me I could go use my bilstein stock shocks. Will that provide a decent ride, or do I need to go with OME shocks.
Problem is that is getting out of my budget.
2. FJ3-FRCC 3" lift from toytec with stock shocks and replace with OME later when I have more money
3. 5100coilkit2 design to turn my stock bilsteins into front coilovers. I don't know what a coilover is so don't know if this is a good option. Do I still need the OME 884 springs for rear?
4. What are the bilstein heigh adjustable shocks designed to do? do I still need springs if I go that route?
Any other options, would be appreciated. Looking for best handling for price.
I know some that are knowledgable get tired of answering questions for those that aren't but, I have read threads and still have no clue what I am doing.
Appreciate any and all help.
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Tisilverfj,
Hey thanks for all the help. definitely appreciate it!!!
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Needles,
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i went with the Toytec OME lift and kept stock shocks...knowing i might lose a little wheel travel in severe wheeling...but thought I would be able to atleast get my suspension now and upgrade to OME shocks in Winter or Spring....I got medium front and rear as I tow sometimes and plan on a medium weight bumper up front in next few months. i have been very happy.
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08 FJC, Brick, Auto, Nitto Terra Grapplers (295), ATrac, Locker, Budbuilt skids and sliders, ToyTec 3" OME lift, Warn rear bumper with Lucrum Swingout Tire kit.
84 FJ-60, blue, body lift, BFG AT on oem steelies, Warn Hubs, mostly original
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It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top. - Hunter S. Thompson
I went with the Toytec lift in option #1 (with the 884 springs). I kept my stock front shocks and got the much cheaper nitro pro comp rear shocks instead of OME. No problems. Go for it!
I got the OME toytec lift with medium all around. Been very happy with this setup and install was pretty easy. When you get your lift let me know and I will plan a trip up to help you with the install.
-Mark
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08' Black Diamond FJ. off road package, ARB roof rack, Kenwood DDX-6019, Gobi Ladder, OME lift!!
Wish list - BudBuilt skids, New shoes....
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