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Needs some opinions on these FJ wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by HaPPyCaMPer, Jun 24, 2013.

  1. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:43 PM
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    :laugh:

    Downsouth's prices are unbeatable!!
     
  2. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:43 PM
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    Are you 4wd?
     
  3. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    Yep 13 DCSB TRD Offroad
     
  4. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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    Im replacing the stock stereo right now, MrMarv is building me a box and I picked up some stuff today :D

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  5. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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    Okay cool! I was gonna suggest spindles if you were 2wd but that's out now lol...


    So yeah, I'd go with Icon 2.5" Resi shocks front and rear, total chaos upper control arms and maybe the Deaver J66 leaf pack for the rear springs...allpro makes decent rear springs too...the OME Dakars are a little still from what I've read but are bullet proof.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:48 PM
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    NICE!!!
     
  7. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:50 PM
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    On the control arms, the 2 shops in my area said that its not necessary, but most on here say it is. From my understanding is that they allow for correct alignments, right?
     
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    I plan on going with either King (because of the color lol) or icon for sure. I just bought a house and have been penny pinching for a year or two now. My truck has got a basic popular lift but I wanna upgrade. I need to do some stuff to the engine too...Doug Thorley long tube headers are my next purchase
     
  9. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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    Yes, once you hit 2.5"-3" you can have alignment issues...the after market uppers will take care of that :)

    I have light racing and they're great for the money...have had them for 3 years with no issues
     
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    Boughta house last year myself, but Im renting 2 bedrooms out plus Gf pays rent too so house payment out of my pocket is like 225 :D :D
     
  11. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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    GENIUS!!! Hahahahahaha!
     
  12. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:54 PM
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    That's money dude. Again, congrats!
     
  13. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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    It's kind of embarrassing honestly but I love to talk trucks so... :)
     
  14. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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    Best part about house ownership is the tax return! muahaha
     
  15. Jun 24, 2013 at 9:59 PM
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    Oh dude I'm looking forward to that for sure! I'm paying my truck off in January so it'll be nice to have a fat tax return with no more truck payments...I bought my truck used in 2007...traded my 2004 in on this one and couldn't be happier! I love this truck and will never get rid of it...hopefully I can pass it on to my kid once I have one lol
     
  16. Jun 24, 2013 at 10:01 PM
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    yah but those are black ones, looking for the ANTHRACITE
     
  18. Jun 24, 2013 at 10:04 PM
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    OME for sure...great all around kit
     
  19. Jun 24, 2013 at 10:06 PM
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    Im just worried about the ride, Its my daily driver back and forth, about 40miles a day. I want it to feel the best it can. Thats why I go back and forth between those kits.
     
  20. Jun 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    those arent bad but like the others better
     

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