Interested in best lift opinions

jeffxlh · 05-23-06, 12:31 PM

Not sure they have been around long enough, but I'm interested in hearing your opinions on witch lift is best, and why?

Thanks,
Jeff

Dead-Reckoning · 05-23-06, 09:45 PM

My brother inlaw has the Revtek lift 3" in the front and 2" in the back thought that was wierd, but it looks good has 20 inch rims and 33 tires, I 'm not lifting mine probably will change the tires and rims..

boxscore · 05-23-06, 10:02 PM

Mine.... Donahoe/ Total Chaos/ Downey Off-road
33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's

Beowulf · 05-23-06, 10:30 PM

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Mine.... Donahoe/ Total Chaos/ Downey Off-road
33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's

And steps .... ?

-B-

FJ Cruiser #8 · 05-23-06, 10:47 PM

very nice looking truck, i still cant decide if i want tires like that or tires like the one on this yellow fj from bentup
http://www.norcalttora.com/~andy/fjs...s/photo75.html

boxscore · 05-23-06, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

And steps .... ?

-B-

They'll be gone as soon as I find some decent rails.... might have to pony up and have some fabricated. The same goes for the bumpers.

Beowulf · 05-23-06, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by boxscore

They'll be gone as soon as I find some decent rails.... might have to pony up and have some fabricated. The same goes for the bumpers.

A friend got his salesman to find someone that wanted steps to swap him for rails. Might save you some $$$ if you go that route. I have step-sliders so I can understand if that is the route you have to take.

-B-

TexasBadlands · 05-24-06, 06:22 AM

Personally I would go with the Old Man Emu lift. They've been making lifts and other high performance off road stuff for Cruisers and Rovers forever and are in my opinion the best out there.

Hltoppr · 05-24-06, 09:58 AM

I'll probably go with the OME kit, when the time comes. I've run the current OME setup on my 80 for several thousand miles of rough baja roads and its performed flawlessly. I like the fact that I can choose the spring rates for the type of load I'm carrying as well.

-H-

Broom · 05-25-06, 12:49 PM

Hey boxscore nice setup! What do you think of the MTZ's? Are they loud? I'm interested in how it handles. Thanks.

boxscore · 05-25-06, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Broom

Hey boxscore nice setup! What do you think of the MTZ's? Are they loud? I'm interested in how it handles. Thanks.

MTZ's are not quiet. The only other MT's I've owned were Goodyear MTR's. They probably are very similar in the "roar" you get from the hwy. They handle fine. Mind you... they are 17's. I'm sure a 15" tire would feel a little more sloppy on the street. I've driven it for a week now... don't notice the noise anymore... you simply get used to it.

Weedo · 05-26-06, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boxscore

MTZ's are not quiet. The only other MT's I've owned were Goodyear MTR's. They probably are very similar in the "roar" you get from the hwy. They handle fine. Mind you... they are 17's. I'm sure a 15" tire would feel a little more sloppy on the street. I've driven it for a week now... don't notice the noise anymore... you simply get used to it.

Agreed on the "howl". I have the 16" 285/75's and while they're not noisy, they do have a hum that gets progressively louder as speeds rise. By no means annoying though. And the handling feel is similar to stock if not a bit less agressive on the street.

jeffxlh · 05-28-06, 01:26 PM

Has anyone tried the Downey kit?

jeffxlh · 05-28-06, 01:57 PM

OME only lifts it 2"??? I was hoping for 3".

SilverFJ · 05-28-06, 03:12 PM

Where can you get the Toyo M/T's? I have not seen them at any local dealer or on the net. Please help!

tlcruiserman · 05-28-06, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffxlh

Not sure they have been around long enough, but I'm interested in hearing your opinions on witch lift is best, and why?

Thanks,
Jeff

Be cautious of any lift kit that consists of block type spring spacers. Stick with a company that has been offering Left Kits for Land Cruiser in the past, specifically coil sprung cruisers just as 80 & 100 series in USA and other manufactures that make lifts for Prado, KJZ models, LJ models, etc.

The FJ is not offered in OZ, so although you might think OZ made (or assumed in the case of OME) is a good thing, it is only the case if they are selling in other markets (usually asia markets) where this type suspension is used. I will say that Prados are the most popular selling Cruisers in OZ for the last several years.

Hope this helps a bit.

Cheers,

Michael

TisilverFJ · 06-01-06, 12:25 AM

I have.. OME front/rear coils-OME rear n71 socks and stock front shocks with top plate spacer. 2 1/2" in rear and 3 1/2" up front.
Great offroad/rear is too stiff onroad. New custom made springs for the rear are on order. www.toyteclifts.com helped me put this together.

jeffxlh · 06-01-06, 04:54 PM

Wow, that looks good. Great color too. Thanks for the pic.

FJ Cruiser #8 · 06-01-06, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TisilverFJ

I have.. OME front/rear coils-OME rear n71 socks and stock front shocks with top plate spacer. 2 1/2" in rear and 3 1/2" up front.
Great offroad/rear is too stiff onroad. New custom made springs for the rear are on order. www.toyteclifts.com helped me put this together.

do you have anymore pictures of your fj? I think it is one of the best looking ones that i've seen.

TisilverFJ · 06-02-06, 12:57 AM

Thanks FJ Cruiser #8 and jeffxlh

I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. A 3" lift and 33" or 35" tires alone make a big difference in the look of the FJ. No more slideing off of every rock with the bottom of the truck. This forum only lets me post so many pic's. Also not very good with computers.

FirstToy · 06-02-06, 01:52 AM

great pics and feedback tisilverFJ

if you buy a silverstar, you get unlimited pic posting.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/ih8mud-com-help-corner/announcement-a.html

or linking from an outside photo host works too

desertguy · 06-02-06, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FJ Cruiser #8

very nice looking truck, i still cant decide if i want tires like that or tires like the one on this yellow fj from bentup
http://www.norcalttora.com/~andy/fjs...s/photo75.html

What lift did this guy use? It looks awesome.

jeffxlh · 06-02-06, 01:06 PM

Coils and spacers...for a total lift of how many inches?

TisilverFJ · 06-03-06, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by desertguy

What lift did this guy use? It looks awesome.

He used the Revtec 3" spacer lift. Just spacers no new coils.

TisilverFJ · 06-03-06, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

great pics and feedback tisilverFJ

if you buy a silverstar, you get unlimited pic posting.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/announcement.php?f=16&a=2

or linking from an outside photo host works too

Looks like I need a silverstar. Thanks for the info FirstToy.

FJ Cruiser #8 · 06-04-06, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TisilverFJ

Thanks FJ Cruiser #8 and jeffxlh

I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. A 3" lift and 33" or 35" tires alone make a big difference in the look of the FJ. No more slideing off of every rock with the bottom of the truck. This forum only lets me post so many pic's. Also not very good with computers.

how many guys are gonna go with the 285/70/17 over the 33x1250.a7??

sbechtold · 06-04-06, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FJ Cruiser #8

how many guys are gonna go with the 285/70/17 over the 33x1250.a7??

285/70-17 Goodyear MT/R are in my garage waiting to be installed.

FJ Cruiser #8 · 06-04-06, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sbechtold

285/70-17 Goodyear MT/R are in my garage waiting to be installed.

what size lift are you going with?

sbechtold · 06-04-06, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FJ Cruiser #8

what size lift are you going with?

I have the following OME parts on order. Should give me about 2" of lift.

Front: 886 Heavy Spring (I already have an ARB Bull Bar + WARN winch installed) with N140S struts
Rear: 895 Springs with N141 Shocks

I've heard rumor that the lift kits should be arriving around the 9th of June.

TisilverFJ · 06-05-06, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FJ Cruiser #8

how many guys are gonna go with the 285/70/17 over the 33x1250.a7??

285 is a 32.7 or .9" tire. So about the same as the 33x12.50x17. I have Goodyear MT/R's 285/70/17 on my FJ (don't like them). I think a 33" is the best fit for the FJ. When your at full articulation and the tire is stuffed in the fender wells there is no rubbing issues. With my OME lift (which sits higher than the Revtec) I think a 35" tire would look better. It might also ride smoother because of the taller side wall. But then you might have rubbing issues. There wasn't much room left with the 285/70/17. As a side note. I chopped the front body mounts so my 285 with only half of its tread left wouldn't rub.