FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Front Suspension Help

Ok, here's what's going on....

I currently have the TRD/Bilstein coil-overs with the Daystar 2.5" blocks and I'm running 33" tires. I've had the lift for almost a year and got it from BZ who had it before and I think Resty was using it for a bit too... so it's pretty worn in. I never had any problems until SnT when I noticed I was really starting to rub against the body mount. It had never ever done that before, even when I would be fully flexed. Now, whenever I fully turn my wheel left, the tire rubs a bit (only when I turn left though... no rub on the right). I'm going to just assume that since these blocks are polyeurathane, they are beginning to wear down. I know the blocks are less than 2.5" because I have a 2.5" lift in the back (no blocks, bigger coils) and it's slightly taller in the back.

Regardless of them problem, I really want to get bigger coil-overs... and this "problem" is the incentive for me to start looking. I've been looking at prices and so far the Icons seem to be the best. I've heard Kings are really good, but they're a little more expensive. Any suggestions on what brand and where to find the best price?

Also, since I have a 2.5" lift in the rear and most of the adjustable coil-overs can go up to 3.5", will it put too much strain on my suspension if the front is slightly taller than the rear? I'm only asking because I think having the front slightly higher would give it a nice prerunner look to it.

Help!

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Permalink Reply by Markie Sharkie on December 1, 2010 at 5:48pm

Ok I will. I'm also gonna look more into those Camburg UCAs :-)

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Permalink Reply by Bozly on December 1, 2010 at 6:05pm

IMHO and FWIW the SAW or Kings would be better in the long run. Yes a bit more but you get what you pay for and Id pay these guys more before going the direction you're going in Stubby.

Im just sayin'...