Hey group, looking for some input on putting together a lift for my new 94 FJ80. Looking at the "lift kits" options from the big 3, Ironman, Dobinsons, OME. Just not finding one that seems to have what I am looking for. Curious to see what have y'all actually installed.
Currently stock height springs most likely.
This vehicle is almost done with a 6.0 LQ4 & 4L80 swap. I am only looking for 2.5" - 3" lift to get maybe 35" tires. This is not for rock crawling. Looking to do trail rides, camping with kids, hunting trips.
Current set up is ARB front bumper, no winch, but plan to modify bumper to add one.
No rear bumper, plan is to get one.
No rear deck, that will be way down the road, I would replace rear springs if I got one.
What I like so far is the Dobinson VT springs, that variable ride seems interesting.
I like the ironman drop brackets over bushing caster correction.
Ill get the Delta rear panhard bracket.
My questions are do you need, or "have to have" new front panhard bar, rear adjustable links. Seems like some of that stuff in the "complete kits" may be unnecessary for what Im trying to build for.
Are remote reservoir shocks necessary on a trail at slow speeds? Isn't that for heat dissipation for high cycle rates or large swings on a shock?
Do I stop bitching and just buy the whole damn kit? Price differences between a basic OME kit from Slee to others is huge. Just looking for a little help sifting out the marketing hype.
looking at the Dobinson 144VT and 145VT springs.
Thanks all, any input is welcome!
Currently stock height springs most likely.
This vehicle is almost done with a 6.0 LQ4 & 4L80 swap. I am only looking for 2.5" - 3" lift to get maybe 35" tires. This is not for rock crawling. Looking to do trail rides, camping with kids, hunting trips.
Current set up is ARB front bumper, no winch, but plan to modify bumper to add one.
No rear bumper, plan is to get one.
No rear deck, that will be way down the road, I would replace rear springs if I got one.
What I like so far is the Dobinson VT springs, that variable ride seems interesting.
I like the ironman drop brackets over bushing caster correction.
Ill get the Delta rear panhard bracket.
My questions are do you need, or "have to have" new front panhard bar, rear adjustable links. Seems like some of that stuff in the "complete kits" may be unnecessary for what Im trying to build for.
Are remote reservoir shocks necessary on a trail at slow speeds? Isn't that for heat dissipation for high cycle rates or large swings on a shock?
Do I stop bitching and just buy the whole damn kit? Price differences between a basic OME kit from Slee to others is huge. Just looking for a little help sifting out the marketing hype.
looking at the Dobinson 144VT and 145VT springs.
Thanks all, any input is welcome!
