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So I'm looking at Fox 2.5 coil-overs. They use readily available Eibach springs so I have a lot of choice with spring rates. JBA has GX470 UCA's also.
 
What are the spring choices for the front? 600#, 625#, 650#?

And what’s your plan for the rear? Since you tow, progressive rear springs might be good.
 
650# without additional weight? Or you have extra weight up front?

This is where it’s subjective. I read a post that someone put 650# springs upfront and they thought it was too firm without any extra weight.

So, this personal preference is what’s makes it so difficult to fine tune the suspension.
I have 700’s with no additional weight up front. I love it. It rides fantastic. But you’re right, it’s all preference.
 
What are the spring choices for the front? 600#, 625#, 650#?

And what’s your plan for the rear? Since you tow, progressive rear springs might be good.
I'm going to use Toyotec Superflex HD's in the rear with Firestone air bags. I plan on a bumper and winch so I'm thinking the 650's should work. The choices were in 50 lb increments.
 
There's an eibach spring with a rate of 620 lbs/in 112-620 - Toytec/Eibach front coil lift springs [correction: this spring might be too short for gx470]

I don't know who has that spring up front, but in theory it seems to be the ideal spring rate for the front of the GX470 with no weight up front.
 
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650# without additional weight? Or you have extra weight up front?

This is where it’s subjective. I read a post that someone put 650# springs upfront and they thought it was too firm without any extra weight.

So, this personal preference is what’s makes it so difficult to fine tune the suspension.

No additional weight. Have a buddy that has OME on his stock Tacoma and think it's perfect. It def is stiffer and is what I prefer.
 
There's an eibach spring with a rate of 620 lbs/in 112-620 - Toytec/Eibach front coil lift springs

I don't know who has that spring up front, but in theory it seems to be the ideal one for the front of the GX470 with no weight up front.

I believe the 112620 (620lb) may be a little shorter than their 521600 (600lb). When I researched my lift I think I saw where the bottom setting on a 5100 was recommended for the 521600 and either the bottom or second perch was recommended for the 112620. So spring length may be something to consider as well as spring rate.
 
I pretty much have everything ordered except the springs. Still not sure what comes on there so waiting for the coilovers themselves to arrive and try to figure them out. Plus I will need a free length so get the correct springs.
 
Just got a e-mail from Fox. The FJ/GX470 coilover comes with a 600lb spring. Its the 883-02-130 coilover.
 
yeah, that’s what my kit has 600#/in springs

Bilstein 6112 Kit #46-227287 with Bilstein Shocks 24-227261 and 600-lbs Coils E4-FD1-Y005829 for FJ Cruiser
 

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