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I think it would be prudent to buy the fox shocks or the icons since I plan to extend the rear sway bar links. Not in a huge hurry to do it, but just as money allows.
Bilstein 5100 rear shocks overextended?
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I agree, if you plan to do a LT setup, you will need longer shocks.
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The brake lines seem really tight too... also, I should look into bump stops possibly...on the 3rd gen 4runners people nerd out on lift details, but I haven’t found that much in depth info like I would expect for the gx lift process.
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I’ll research the long travel route, or in my case probably mid travel if it just involves extending the rear links.
Yeah the info on a GX long travel rear is in several threads and posts, but not neatly organized in one place.
And not too many GX470s on rear long travel suspensions, but there is information on here. just got to fish it out.
Rear long travel on GX470s require rear brake line extensions, long travel rear coils (otherwise coils can fall off), long travel rear shocks, extended bump stops, and possibly offset rear lower links. that’s it!
MetalTech offers a rear long travel kit for GX470 that’s pretty good.
I ended up sourcing my own parts but that’s just how I roll! Lol
And not too many GX470s on rear long travel suspensions, but there is information on here. just got to fish it out.
Rear long travel on GX470s require rear brake line extensions, long travel rear coils (otherwise coils can fall off), long travel rear shocks, extended bump stops, and possibly offset rear lower links. that’s it!
MetalTech offers a rear long travel kit for GX470 that’s pretty good.
I ended up sourcing my own parts but that’s just how I roll! Lol
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I did the MT rear brake lines for my setup because they were almost stretched when I was changing rear springs. I dont think it was absolutely necessary at the time for me, but I would hate to figure it out the hard way that I needed them 
. That said, they are 4" longer than stock, 17 vs 13. They are too long IMO for my setup because there is so much slack that it rubs the fuel tank, but would be well suited for LT. I think 15" is about right for a mild ~2" lift in the rear.
. That said, they are 4" longer than stock, 17 vs 13. They are too long IMO for my setup because there is so much slack that it rubs the fuel tank, but would be well suited for LT. I think 15" is about right for a mild ~2" lift in the rear.- Thread starter
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I also noticed that on the front suspension bilstein 5100 adjustable and the 885 ome springs with jba higher caster uca’s that at full droop the abs line was super tight. Honestly the thing was so drooped I could barely jack the rig up high enough to get my 32.8” tires/wheel on. I thought this was a bit odd. It seemed like the uca’s was making contact with the spring. I would have thought the sway bar would have prevented it from dropping out so hard. Any input?
I dont recall mine being super tight. Perhaps you can wiggle some slack from elsewhere in the wire to allow for the wheel movement?
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I really like the way it sits! Definitely not too high in the rear. Even after alignment with 3.8 and 3.3 caster I’m rubbing body mounts on both sides on flat ground and brushing against the fender liner where the pinch weld is!
You will need more caster which will move the tire forward in the wheel well. I have 285/70/r17 tires on stock wheels using SPC adjustable UCA's and I do not have an issue with rubbing. I have 4* of caster on mine. Are your UCA's adjustable?
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No I went with Jba arms...both sides rub slightly even with 3.8*. I liked the ball joint on the jba and the simplicity of design, but I can see the validity of the spc arms. Ya live and learn. Now if I hammer back the pinch weld and chop the body and it still rubs I’m gonna be frustrated at that point...
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I could also raise the bilstein 5100 to the next level and pay for the alignment again too for a little more clearance. Not sure just how stiff the ride would be at that point.
If you are coming from the world of tuned BMW's, like me, you will be fine with the ride.
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Slightly off topic...
I had a 93 talon that I learned to work on cars on. That thing road like a go-kart, coil overs, poly motor mounts, manual steering rack conversion, a/c delete, every suspension bushing replaced with urethane ones, brass shifter linkage bushings, lightweight flywheel, 6 puck clutch, the theme I’m listing is every possible thing that would make a car comfortable was taken out for performance.
I will admit I enjoy the comfort of the lexus... I’ll start with the bmc, and pinch weld hammer and go from there.
To summarize the original question for future benefit... if you do the sso conversion kit and 2” lift springs it would be wise to get 1-3” lift shocks for the back.
I had a 93 talon that I learned to work on cars on. That thing road like a go-kart, coil overs, poly motor mounts, manual steering rack conversion, a/c delete, every suspension bushing replaced with urethane ones, brass shifter linkage bushings, lightweight flywheel, 6 puck clutch, the theme I’m listing is every possible thing that would make a car comfortable was taken out for performance.
I will admit I enjoy the comfort of the lexus... I’ll start with the bmc, and pinch weld hammer and go from there.
To summarize the original question for future benefit... if you do the sso conversion kit and 2” lift springs it would be wise to get 1-3” lift shocks for the back.
