I recently installed my sway away coil over 3" lift kit, including the rear sway away shocks and springs...some tips on installation that the directions don't tell ya!
1. Remember to loosen the set screw on the pre-load collar before installing strut, otherwise you have to remove the whole assembly to set ride height. ahhh
2. remove / grind about a 1/4 inch off your front sway bar to clear spring otherwise it rubbs when suspension compresses.
3. drop the brake lines to rear axel to allow axel to drop far enough to intall rear springs, just pull the clips and push down through the brackets about an inch or so..no need to disconnect lines.
4. to ease driver side rear sring installation remove the bolt to the cross bar and axel will drop further with out a fight!
5. To get the fj to sit level about an inch or more pre load is nessary on the front coils..easier to do on the bench than on the truck!
Today
first 50 miles
Rear is considerbly stiffer than stock!
Front is soft and sways alot more..going to add more pre-load tomorrow.
Alignment was off considerbly after install, steering was way funky before re-alignment.
New stt coopers 285-70-17s
Loud ride but sweet offroad traction, supurb looks...no rub!
More to come..
1. Remember to loosen the set screw on the pre-load collar before installing strut, otherwise you have to remove the whole assembly to set ride height. ahhh
2. remove / grind about a 1/4 inch off your front sway bar to clear spring otherwise it rubbs when suspension compresses.
3. drop the brake lines to rear axel to allow axel to drop far enough to intall rear springs, just pull the clips and push down through the brackets about an inch or so..no need to disconnect lines.
4. to ease driver side rear sring installation remove the bolt to the cross bar and axel will drop further with out a fight!
5. To get the fj to sit level about an inch or more pre load is nessary on the front coils..easier to do on the bench than on the truck!
Today
first 50 miles
Rear is considerbly stiffer than stock!
Front is soft and sways alot more..going to add more pre-load tomorrow.
Alignment was off considerbly after install, steering was way funky before re-alignment.
New stt coopers 285-70-17s
Loud ride but sweet offroad traction, supurb looks...no rub!
More to come..
