FJ80 shocks

[ROOFGOOF]

Hey,
I own a 4Runner and I am about to install LC coils to the rear of my rig hoping to get over 4 inches of lift. I was interested in getting rear FJ80 shocks to match this up...

Where do you guys recommend I purchase them from (for low prices) ???

I thought about getting N71E from OME too...not sure which route to take or who has the lowest prices for that either.

Thanks for the help !

 

[Tools R Us]

A buddy runs my stock LX springs and shocks on the rear of his '90 Runner, very happy with the combo. CDan has great prices on stock parts, just tell him your a mud member.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=17873

 

[corbs]

I have heard that the LC shocks were too harsh on a 4Runner because they were meant for a much heavier vehicle. I think if you go this route you will probably want the "softest" LC shocks you can get.

 

[Grench]

I have a spare set of '96 FZJ80 springs gathering dust in my garage from 2+ years ago when I did my lift. There is a market for these for the 4 runner crowd? What are they worth?

 

[Doc]

What are they worth?

Apparently not much. I had mine advertised in the parts section for $10 ea. No takers.

 

[ROOFGOOF]

I just paid $50.00 shipped for two front coils...I needed them asap or I would have loved to have bought yours Doc if I would have seen it

Do they make "soft" shocks that are OEM for the LC's ???

Thanks!

 

[Doc]

The lx shocks might be softer... check with C-dan to be sure.

FWIW- all 4 of my springs are still available.

 

[Grench]

A buddy of mine at work has a 4 Runner that he has talked about lifting. What years do 80 springs work on? Is there a site I can send him to as a IH8MUD type resource for his truck?

Thanks!

 

[ROOFGOOF]

yotatech.com has alot of 4runner chat.

1991 to 1997 FJ80 coils work on the following:

3rd generation 4runners will accept the FRONT coils out of the years above for approx 3-4 inches of lift in the rear.

2nd generation 4runners will accept the REAR coils from the years above for approx. 3-4 inches of lift in the rear.

Tell you buddy that if he uses these coils, a new panhard drop bar is highly recommended due to the axle shift (to the passanger side) these longer coils cause. Other than that, many 4runner seem to be using this set up, the problem is it usually causes rear end raking since our front ends are pretty limited to coil spacers or other types of coils which usually net 2 to 3 inches max.

Thanks.

 

[Nay]

80 series stock length shocks are going to be too short on a 4" Runner lift. Get Runner shocks that are the right length for a 4" lift and the tire size you want to run.

Nay

 

[ROOFGOOF]

One guy is running OEM shocks that seem to be working ok with no issues, might be alittle stiff though.

I was wondering if getting OME shocks for a LC would work on a 4runner, I don't think anyone has that set up yet.

Regular OME shocks for a 4runner works with LC coils, but if you are going to do some mad flexing, the shocks apparently stop the articulation since they are alittle short.

Whats a boy gonna do ??? LOL

 

[Tools R Us]

80 series stock length shocks are going to be too short on a 4" Runner lift. Get Runner shocks that are the right length for a 4" lift and the tire size you want to run.

Nay

My buddy got about 3.5" of lift out of my old LX rear springs and the stock LX shocks are about the perfect length and ride well. He made a panhard drop bracket. The front has BJ spacers and Samurai spec KYB shocks.

 

[corbs]

Yup, you would lose a little bit of articulation since the OME shocks are made for about 2.5-3" of lift. But OME shocks for the LC might be a little long, 13.9" and 24.2", compared to the 13.0" and 21.2" lengths of the OME's for 4Runner.

My guess is you'll want something like 13.0" and 22-22.5". Maybe find some bilstines with similar lengths, and maybe use a converter for the top mount.

 

[ROOFGOOF]

Thanks for the replies so far....good info !

I am searching for answers on the yotatech forum too.
Cheers !!!

 

[Tools R Us]

Yup, you would lose a little bit of articulation since the OME shocks are made for about 2.5-3" of lift. But OME shocks for the LC might be a little long, 13.9" and 24.2", compared to the 13.0" and 21.2" lengths of the OME's for 4Runner.

My guess is you'll want something like 13.0" and 22-22.5". Maybe find some bilstines with similar lengths, and maybe use a converter for the top mount.

Stock 80 series shocks are 13.5 x 23" and have the correct mounts.

 

[corbs]

I did not know that, and there you go. Maybe if you can find some used/older OEM shocks off an LX that might work . . .

 

[ROOFGOOF]

Sweet... thats what daddy likes to hear.

You LC guys rock. I appreciate the help! Looks like I will go with the OEM shocks.