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Downey Off-road: FJ Cruiser 3 1/2" lift
Hey guys, thought you might like to know that this kit is now officially available. I believe the total cost is around 1280.00.
2007 FJ Cruiser Suspension
Downey's 2007 FJ Cruiser suspension system utilizes our 2003-06 4 Runner front struts, which feature custom manufactured Bilstein shocks and 30% heavier duty Tundra coils. This lift system is fully adjustable up to 3 1/2" of lift with no trauma to the front CV joints. Downey's 2003-06 4 Runner rear coils are a perfect fit and giver a 1 3/4" lift. When used with Downey's new polyurethane upper springs seats (FJ Cruiser specific), rear-end lift match front-end lift at 3 1/2". Your 33" - 34" tires will fit perfectly, 35" tires rub slightly. For more information contact Downey Off Road Mfg., (562) 949-9494 or e-mail Downeyoffroad@aol.com.
DOWNEY OFF-ROAD Manufacturing
9734 Alburts Ave.
PO Box 3725
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-3221
P: 562-949-9494
F: 562-949-5718
E: http://www.downeyoff-road.com/
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05-23-06, 11:46 AM
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Saw one of these at GSMTR and it does look pretty nice!
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"apparently I just need to play with it until it feels right... "
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05-23-06, 12:29 PM
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Damn !!! and the race start .. how much time to see in the trails a really huge liufted FJ with solid axles and 37" tires .? 
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if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
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05-23-06, 12:33 PM
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already know of one being done with an Atlas, solid axles, and 39.5's 
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05-23-06, 06:45 PM
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I have the Downey lift on my fj every thing is shown in the photo above except sway bar spacers, rear coils and shocks. The front lift is totally adjustable for ride heighth and stiffness. I like to be able to adjust after I get bumpers and armor.
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05-24-06, 09:59 AM
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already know of one being done with an Atlas, solid axles, and 39.5's |
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if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
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05-24-06, 02:22 PM
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05-25-06, 11:36 AM
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damn !!!!
Congrats to the owner !
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Originally Posted by crushers
if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
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05-25-06, 11:41 AM
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I believe tha'ts the AllPro rig, being setup for a summer magazine run around the NW part of the US...
someone may have to PM them and get a build thread going
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- 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - 39" Pitbull Maddogs, 17x9 TrailReadys, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip, Ultimate Air, MobiArc, Optima RedTop
- 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech sliders, MetalTech tube front, MileMarker V10 MiFi, OME lift, IPOR rear & skid, 4x4Labs swings, INTI rack, dual Optima RedTops, 285 TreadWright tires, Ultimate Air, Raingler Barrier
- 2009 buggy....designing... RockCrusher60's
- 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Hankook DynaPro ATM, KYB MonoMax, 4" exhaust
- 2008 32' ABU Gooseneck car hauler, 2000 Damon Hornet M-32F, 1997 14' car hauler
Forum Questions? Click Here! .. .. .. .. 2009 IH8MUD Wheelin Schedule!
'America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.' Abraham Lincoln
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05-25-06, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by inthewall
I have the Downey lift on my fj every thing is shown in the photo above except sway bar spacers, rear coils and shocks. The front lift is totally adjustable for ride heighth and stiffness. I like to be able to adjust after I get bumpers and armor.
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What was the total price for the Downey lift?
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05-25-06, 08:41 PM
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Mine was around 1300.00 shipped.
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damn !!!!!!!
I thought I'm gonna love the UA this year .. !!!!!!!
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Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum
Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers
if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
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05-27-06, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Newps
Hey guys, thought you might like to know that this kit is now officially available. I believe the total cost is around 1280.00.
2007 FJ Cruiser Suspension
Downey's 2007 FJ Cruiser suspension system utilizes our 2003-06 4 Runner front struts, which feature custom manufactured Bilstein shocks and 30% heavier duty Tundra coils. This lift system is fully adjustable up to 3 1/2" of lift with no trauma to the front CV joints. Downey's 2003-06 4 Runner rear coils are a perfect fit and giver a 1 3/4" lift. When used with Downey's new polyurethane upper springs seats (FJ Cruiser specific), rear-end lift match front-end lift at 3 1/2". Your 33" - 34" tires will fit perfectly, 35" tires rub slightly. For more information contact Downey Off Road Mfg., (562) 949-9494 or e-mail Downeyoffroad@aol.com.
DOWNEY OFF-ROAD Manufacturing
9734 Alburts Ave.
PO Box 3725
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-3221
P: 562-949-9494
F: 562-949-5718
E: http://www.downeyoff-road.com/ |
That kit seems extremely expensive for what you get. A set of Donahoes and then rear OME coils and shocks would be about the same price. The "coilover" kit that they are using is commonly available at any "circle track" racing store for about $40 a piece and simple slide on to any regular bilstein shock.
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06-06-06, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by inthewall
I have the Downey lift on my fj every thing is shown in the photo above except sway bar spacers, rear coils and shocks. The front lift is totally adjustable for ride heighth and stiffness. I like to be able to adjust after I get bumpers and armor.
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So far how has the lift been for you. I am looking at the options and I like the Downey, but not alot of people have used it. Give us some more feedback on how it works and pros and cons. Thanks
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06-06-06, 04:35 PM
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Downey lift works awesome. I havent rubbed a tire at all . Ride is a little rougher due to the fact i have the front adjusted stiff. Waiting on bumper winch combo. There is probably room to spare for a taller tire but you would have to change rim offset for anything wider. My opinion anyway.Be sure to get alignment after lift. It changes geometry quite a bit. I have tested the fj in a lot of ditches, creek crossings, steeeep hill climbs and descents. love the thing!
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