OME before & after pics

[LandCruiserSteve]

TRDParts4u previously said:

Great looking rig!

Jacque

Thank you, Jacque.

And, many thanks for all the time you spent helping me select the right kit and getting it out to me so fast. That's the kind of service that I call above and beyond the call of duty. You guys are great!!

[TRDParts4u]

LandCruiserSteve previously said:

Thank you, Jacque.

And, many thanks for all the time you spent helping me select the right kit and getting it out to me so fast. That's the kind of service that I call above and beyond the call of duty. You guys are great!!

Anytime!

I want to see some more pics of the 25

[LandCruiserSteve]

TRDParts4u previously said:

I want to see some more pics of the 25

As you wish . . . .


ROTW Fj25 - IH8MUD.com Forum

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[FJ FunJunkie]

that 25 is Siiiick!!!

[kiskat23]

[quote=LandCruiserSteve;436079]As you wish . . . .


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Excuse my ingorance but, I have questions. Is that an original color? What year is it? Did you restore it yourself? That is by far the sweetest cruiser I have ever seen! K

[LandCruiserSteve]

kiskat23 previously said:

Excuse my ingorance but, I have questions. Is that an original color? What year is it? Did you restore it yourself? That is by far the sweetest cruiser I have ever seen! K

Hey, kiskat23. Thanks for the compliment.

The original factory color was green. The previous owner had it painted "Dark Carmine" (a mid-90's GM burgandy color) about ten years ago.

Being in relatively great condition when I got it three years ago, I didn't have to do a complete restoration. But yes, the refurbishing to its current state was my work. (The IH8MUD write-up link details the process.)

Built in 1958 (model year '59), it's a non-USA model that eventually got imported to Hawaii where it spent most of its life as a truck on a pineapple farm. Now, it spends its "golden years" popping up at car shows and doing guest appearances at Toyota dealerships.

[ceejr]

How bout a pic of the cv joint angle

[LandCruiserSteve]

ceejr previously said:

How bout a pic of the cv joint angle

I'll try to remember to get underneath and get a shot of that today.

[TRDParts4u]

Thanks for the pictures Steve, I figured that was the 25 from Mud. Very Nice!

Jacque

[Eeddy]

LandCruiserSteve previously said:

I had my OME lift kit installed two days ago at the local Toyota Dealership. The following are before and after photos of the "procedure."

Truck: 2007 Sun Fusion FJ.

Tires: BFG 285/70R/17 All-Terrain KO's.

Mud flaps: Previously removed.

OME "Heavy" kit: 886 / 896 with 5mm trim-packer.

Kit purchased: Toyota of Dallas ($780 shipped).

Kit installed: Brunswick Toyota ($280 installed w/ free alignment).

Total cost: $1060


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Measurements

Before and after measurements (ground to bottom of fender flares), followed by net height difference after lift:

Left front - 34 3/4" > 38 3/4" = 4"
Right front - 35 1/8" > 38 3/4" = 3 5/8"
Left rear - 36 3/4" > 39 1/2" = 2 3/4"
Right rear - 37 1/8" > 39 3/4" = 2 5/8"

Front bumper (ground to bottom of black plastic molding) - 27 3/4" > 33 1/4" = 5 1/2"
Rear bumper (ground to bottom of black plastic molding) - 23 1/4" > 26 1/8" = 2 7/8"


Prior to lift, there was a noticeable (and typical) left side lean. The trim-packer must've done its job . . . . it sits very level now.

Obviously, the post-lift measurements show an increase of about 3 1/2" - 4" in the front and over 2 1/2" in the rear. However, I'm guessing this will eventually settle down to the advertised 3" in front and 2" in the rear.

An upcoming Warn winch bumper plus an 8k winch will likely speed up the settling process. And a soon-to-be-completed full-length rear cargo storage system should make the 896 rear coils earn their keep.

Overall impressions of the ride after the lift was installed? It might be my imagination, but I feel slightly better on-road handling characteristics and what appears to be a more stable platform overall. More precise turning and slightly less sway and lean while cornering at speed.

No more worries about the taller / fatter tires hitting the front body mounts. They don't even come close. (I'll post some additional pics of that later.)

Yep, it's definitely a stiffer ride. But, one that I'm more accustomed to in a 4x4 rig. But, taking a speed bump ain't the cushy little ka-blump it used to be. The only real complaint that I have so far, was climbing into it for the first time after it was lifted and smacking the sh#t out of my knee on the rock rail.

Otherwise, I'm very pleased.

Thank you Jacque at TOD for all your help and thank you Brunswick Toyota for a great install and excellent price.

Hey where is the brunswick toyota located? And do you think they match other toyota dealership will match their price? Everyone in atl is saying 640 or 480