Sway A Way (RaceRunner) 2.5 Coilover Kit

[FJ Cruiser 1]

Hey, just thought I'd share before and after images of a new kit, wheels & tire install.

Haven't had a chance to take it out on the trails, but so far it handles better on road - specifically cornering.

Here's the link...
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4882

 

[PhilC64]

Looks sharp! How long did it take for the install?

 

[FJ Cruiser 1]

Thanks. It took around a total of 5 hours. You need a spring compressor for the rear springs since there's no way to get the rear coil in. Well, maybe if you completely drop the rear axle form the links and sway bar, but that was way too much work.

 

[Aggie]

You don't need a spring compressor for the rears, you just really have to flex the rear axle. I did mine no spring compressors and watched another install no spring compressors. Just got to pop the b!tch in there.

 

[Baldman]

Out of curiosity, why did you retain stock tire size, but go -1 on the wheels (from 17" to 16")?

 

[FJ Cruiser 1]

You don't need a spring compressor for the rears, you just really have to flex the rear axle. I did mine no spring compressors and watched another install no spring compressors. Just got to pop the b!tch in there.

I tired, but wasn't able to flex that spring - maybe I need to work out more?

 

[FJ Cruiser 1]

Out of curiosity, why did you retain stock tire size, but go -1 on the wheels (from 17" to 16")?

The overall diameter between the 17" factory set up and the 16" is the same. I just wanted to gain more rubber without having to go to a larger tire size. I didn't want to deal with re-gearing and speedo corrections. Plus the type of wheeling I do, 32" vs. 33" won't do much. Some people may like the looks of a 285/75/16 to fill in the gap in the wheel well, but I prefer the look as is.

 

[FirstToy]

Looks great man! Good job. Thanks for posting

The rear coils will just drop out if you unbolt the swaybar (2 bolts) and one of the rear shock ends. *careful not to overextend the brake lines.

But it's in and looks great so

 

[FJ Cruiser 1]

Looks great man! Good job. Thanks for posting

The rear coils will just drop out if you unbolt the swaybar (2 bolts) and one of the rear shock ends. *careful not to overextend the brake lines.

But it's in and looks great so

Thanks for the props. I enjoyed your site, nice photography