07' 11k miles
Anyone know of a common (even if rare) problem with stock FJ's concerning this?
Viewed from the front, the vehicle is not level. The drivers side is noticeably lower than the passenger side.
Measured distances from level grade:
Lower arms at lowest point: Drivers & Pass 9-3/8"
Clearance to fender flare at wheel center: Drivers 34-5/8" Pass 34" even.
Maybe some kind of shock preset or height adjustment?
Thanks in advance, Jay
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It's the FJ sag. The gas tank, battery, and driver are on that side. Hence the sag. It's common. My FJ has a lift and the driver rear is about 1/4 to 3/8 lower than the passenger side.
That's a little more than 1.5" of difference!! I don't have a stock FJ anymore, so I cannot confirm this now, but I'll say that I never noticed this kind of sag on my FJ when it was in stock mode. It would be interesting to see if other FJers with stock suspension/setup also see this.
Known aesthetic issue. If you install an OME suspension they also have 5mm trim packers that are designed to compensate for the difference.
OME95PF5 5MM Trim Packer: For additional 1/4"-3/8" approx lift with OME front shocks and coils, installs under the coil seats on OME front struts. Designed to balance left to right variances in ride height.
I don't get it. Isnt it 5/8" of difference between left/right?
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komombo previously said:
That's a little more than 1.5" of difference!! I don't have a stock FJ anymore, so I cannot confirm this now, but I'll say that I never noticed this kind of sag on my FJ when it was in stock mode. It would be interesting to see if other FJers with stock suspension/setup also see this.
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'97 Supra Twin Turbo 6 spd BPU+
'88 4Runner 22RE
I don't get it. Isnt it 5/8" of difference between left/right?
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Yes, that's why some some folks are using two of the trim packers However, ARB recommends only offsetting the suspension by 5mm, so a single trim packer would then go on the passenger side. I never really noticed the lilt to begin with and now with the trim packer I still can't tell, especially with all the other mods...
Yes it has to do with what he said...gas tank, battery, driver. I thought I was going crazy for about 2 months, thought my tire was flat...but low and belod when I looked under the carage...theres this huge tank...what might that be I asked myself...oh yeah the gas tank. Poor design in my opinion. You put all that weight on one side...it should be evenly distributed.
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it could be that the frame is based on the prado and that is right hand drive. the 4runners are made both left and right hand drive. But, only thing that changes is the steering wheel location .
this is my guess
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However, ARB recommends only offsetting the suspension by 5mm, so a single trim packer would then go on the passenger side. I never really noticed the lilt to begin with and now with the trim packer I still can't tell, especially with all the other mods...
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