Lifting an FJ

[XtrmTJ]

I just lifted an FJ. Wasn't too bad at all. 3 in lift with shocks. Took me 3 1/2 hours. Instructions were ok, one thing, detatch the lower front brake lines so as the lower A arms will go down far enuff to reinstall strut. You do not need a spring compressor in the back, the rear axle will move down just enuff to reinstall the new coils. All in all, looks good with 285 tires, not full on, but beefy for sure.

 

[KarlVP]

We were talking about that earlier. The rear sway bar. Ditch it or keep it on there. Figured more rear articulation with no rear swaybar.

 

[XtrmTJ]

I am not a fan of sway bars. I feel anything that limmits travel is a bad thing.

 

[Avanteone]

We're doing a 6" FabTech on 35's on an FJ next week, I'll post up pics once it's done

J

 

[2bucu]

You dont need to unhook the brakes, just take them out of the clips and you will have plenty of room.

John, let me know how it goes w/ the Fabtech.

 

[Avanteone]

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John, let me know how it goes w/ the Fabtech.

Everything was supposed to be here tomorrow, but FedEx called and said /w I5 closed, it may be MONDAY before we get everything!

J

 

[tlcruiser66]

We were talking about that earlier. The rear sway bar. Ditch it or keep it on there. Figured more rear articulation with no rear swaybar.

Just remember, most people that have 4wd's and lifts don't ever run them off-road. It all depends on what the customer will be using it for, if they're staying on the street then you probably won't need articulation.

Kevin

 

[Avanteone]

Here's a few pics of the rig we just finished. If any of you listen to 100.7 the Wolf, this FJ belongs to "Rob the Possum", he's on 3-7 weekdays.

Before, when we just did the roofrack:

Shitty after pics, it was getting dark:

Enjoy, John

 

[crash2]

Nice--wonder if I can talk my mom into letting me do that to hers,lol....

 

[XtrmTJ]

Nice !

 

[Avanteone]

Couple more "finished" pics:

 

[London Gentleman]

Nice! I like that color!