Next FOR (Frankie's Off Road) lift availability

[beachcomberspi]

Good morning MUD ,
I've e-mailed and am calling FOR this morning. I'm starting this thread to keep all up to date on the next FOR lift/suspension kit availability date. My most recent understanding from searching the site is around November. If I hear anything else I'll post here. Any more information? I've also read the next kit will also offer some different options on the rates of spring. Thanks.

BB

 

[bugsnbikes]

from my last contact- the next "kit" will be coilovers to overcome the wide variability between 8000lb uber rigs.........and 5000lb weight weenies.

 

[landtank]

as of last month it won't be coil overs and they are not in the works at this time.

Look for it to be basically the same as before.

 

[beachcomberspi]

Thanks, I'm glad we cleared that up lol. I haven't heard back yet. I'm ok with the same as before as from the reviews that is pretty dang good!

 

[Fireguy]

I'm just about ready to lift my cruiser. Had planned on the FOR lift. What time frame are we looking at? Would I be better off just going with something else such as the Slee 4"?

 

[akarilo]

I've experienced Frankie's and OME, and I honestly dont see what the fuss is all about. Opinions do vary though.

 

[WyattT]

I don't know how the lift could get much better. I sold my OME lift to go with FOR lift. Hands down better ride on road, and off road as well. FOR lift keeps the truck from bouncing so bad when wheeling trails. I feel like they spread weight better when crawling off camber too. But like akarilo says its just my opinion from experience.

 

[beachcomberspi]

^many people who wheel the FOR lift say similar things, will see if I can get ahold of them again today.

 

[beachcomberspi]

I just spoke with Frankie and he said there is no definite time. He is waiting for a new prototype to arrive and when it does he will know more. Looking at months not weeks. Seemed like a real nice guy on the phone.

 

[Fireguy]

I just spoke with Frankie and he said there is no definite time. He is waiting for a new prototype to arrive and when it does he will know more. Looking at months not weeks. Seemed like a real nice guy on the phone.

Is he still selling the FOR Gen II lift? I won't be able to wait months as the 4Runner is going up for sale soon so I need to get the Landcruiser build going.

 

[beachcomberspi]

He said he will be but it will be a long wait (months).

 

[stonemountain]

Any updates on what is going on at FOR?

 

[stonemountain]

Anyone know anything? I tried to email but no response (probably should have called). Any word on the springs?

 

[Enigma]

FOR website still active? I found this one, but it doesn't seem quite right...

nevermind, that is the right page. I was just thrown off because it has no apparent indication of his 80 series systems, just about BDS and 4Wheel parts.

 

[dannyp]

I emailed him a few months ago and he said the company that makes the springs for him hasn't filled his order in a long time and if they didnt get it together soon he's gonna have to rethink the lift buisness.

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[stonemountain]

There used to be a FZJ80 tab on the website. It seems it has now been removed.

 

[Fernando69]

for

hello there, are these still available?

 

[ravencr]

Is FOR still in business? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Chris

 

[xprmntl]

What search engine are you using?!
He's on Facebook. Last post was last May:
https://www.facebook.com/FrankiesOffroad
He looks to be concentrating on Jeeps and various pickups.

Not much else but his kid and a deer from 2011 on his business page: http://www.frankies4x4.com/

Give him a call:
(256) 413-8300
740 Steele Station Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906

 

[ravencr]

Thanks.