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FJ owners... what suspension are you running?

Discussion in 'FJ Cruisers' started by PLYDRTY, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Jun 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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    PLYDRTY

    PLYDRTY [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My wife has an 07 FJ. It came with a 3" Rough Country lift on it. It has spacers on the front, coils on the rear. The rear shocks need to be replaced, so I'm considering replacing all 4 with 5100's and OME coils up front. Anybody running a similar setup? If so, which OME's up front?
     
  2. Jun 15, 2012 at 9:13 AM
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    ^^ X2. We need some conversation in there!

    I'm running the same setup as you now and am thinking about going OME all the way around. 5100's was my second choice though. The OME's give you options depending on if you're running with armor or not. Unless your wife's rig has an armored front bumper (that'd be rad) you should just go with the regular setup IMO. Here's from toytec's website:


    03-09 4RUNNER AND 07-09 FJ CRUISER
    * Front coils: Choose one option below:
    -OME 884: Stock front weight -- Add top plate spacers for full 3" front lift with 884 coils
    -OME 885: 70-180 lbs additional front weight --2.25-2.5” lift W/O Top Plate. Add Top Plate Spacer for 3” lift
    -OME 886: 230 + lbs additional front weight (heavy bumper and winch) 2.5-3” Lift
    Hope that helps :cool:
     
  3. Jun 15, 2012 at 1:13 PM
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    LBCdan

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    5100s on all 4 corners. OME 884s up front with top plate spacers and toytec super flex in the rear. I have a stock bumper with razor wings.

    Love my setup. Love the ride.
     
  4. Jun 15, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    Sounds like a nice setup. Did you do it all at once or piece it together?
     
  5. Jun 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    I thought this was the FJ section???

    Which 5100's? Part #s? DSM says their 5100's will be too short in the rear.

    She has the stock bumper. And what are razor wings?
     
  6. Jun 15, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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    ^ He probably posted it in another section and a mod moved it.
     
  7. Jun 18, 2012 at 7:41 AM
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    I run Icon all the way around... but for wife duty I would just put a set of OME's on with the top spacer and run it like that.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by LBCdmv
    5100s on all 4 corners. OME 884s up front with top plate spacers and toytec super flex in the rear. I have a stock bumper with razor wings.

    Love my setup. Love the ride.
    Sounds like a nice setup. Did you do it all at once or piece it together?

    I pieced it together when I was buying the parts but did the install all at once. Turned out pretty nice. I ended up getting some pro-comp rims and 285 ATs
     
  9. Jun 25, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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    I've got the OME kit front and back. Fantastic ride on and offroad.

    Spacers in the front save $ - if your wife is not taking it offroad, and it will not see large rocks or logs. From what I've heard, spacers can't handle being bashed very well :)
     
  10. Jul 14, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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    Took my Dad with me to sdhq for the first time and looks like he may be getting this in the near future

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  11. Jul 14, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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  12. Jul 14, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    I got basically the same kit for my 2012 Tacoma and it was right at about 6k with wheels, tires, labor and tax.. Totally worth the money though..
     
  14. Mar 4, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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    How much rear wheel travel does the Icon kit pull? We just got a 2010 FJ and are looking to do a mild build.
     
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    Have you tried fjcruiserforums.com and searching there? I bet you will find what you're looking for.
     
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  18. Mar 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM
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    Updating my suspension:

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    Toytec Coilovers on Bilstein 5100s
    Camburg Uni-ball UCAs
    Toytec Dif Drop

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    Toytec SuperFlex 2" Coils
    Bilstein 5100s
     
  19. Mar 7, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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    A bunch of mods :)
    Started with OME895 medium in front with Toytec Superflex in the back.

    I added heavy skids, winch, front and rear bumpers, fridge and more so front and rear both sagged badly.

    Upgraded to Radflo 3" lift using 650 lb rate front springs and 220 lb rate rear springs and everything sits great now. I went with the 2.5" dia shocks.
     
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    Running Icon Stage 5 and the stage 6 track bar here.
    It's cranked up pretty good for 35's but no way I can keep it this way. Springs are horribly stiff cranked up. If I lower it down to get the springs to actually work, then it won't fit 35's... Different setup in my future for sure. Probably straight axle.
     
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