FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Hey guys, suspension anyone?

Hello fellow Norcal FJers, saw a link to this site over on the blue room. I've got a white 2011 stock 4by that I am working on getting fully scuba'd(did the rear already) and blacked out(Plasti dip is awesome).
Looking to get my suspension upgraded, wondering if there are any used components out there to choose from before I take the leap and buy all new... On a thrify budged...
Been looking at putting in OMEs medium all round, or perhaps heavy rear, with 5100s or 5125(rear). Also considering the Toytech coil overs and super flex... Anyhow, if anyone is looking for an upgrade and wants to clear their old shit lemme know.
About me: former Army Blackhawks pilot, now here on the peninsula with my wife and beautiful 2 year old daughter. Loving being back in Cali wishin I could wheel more! Hope to see y'all soon out there!

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on February 6, 2012 at 10:07pm

I have a 2.5 rear spacers for sale on CL for $40.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Brown on February 6, 2012 at 10:22pm

Thanks but prefer to go full or not at all, 'preciate it tho

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on February 6, 2012 at 10:32pm

Hey Mark, welcome to the Norcal site.

Good luck on your suspension search, used OME springs come up for sale pretty often between here and the blue room.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on February 6, 2012 at 11:29pm

check out Metal Tech they carry all kinds of suspension systems

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Permalink Reply by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on February 6, 2012 at 11:38pm

Welcome, good luck with your suspension search.

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Permalink Reply by opg4759 on February 7, 2012 at 7:31am

If you are going to go the OME route (which I have) Do not go heavy in the rear, it will beat the hell out of you. I originally had heavy front and rear and swapped my rear springs for medium.

Unless you plan on loading the back with lots of permeant storage. I'm running Heavy front due to my bumper/winch(arb/warn xd9000) and medium rear and it is a great ride.

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on February 7, 2012 at 7:43am

Does that make you 886 in front and 895 in rear?

That's what I have and I love it. :)

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Permalink Reply by opg4759 on February 7, 2012 at 7:55am

Yup, that is what I'm running. I see lots of folks with really nice $$$ lifts, and I have to say for the price I really like this OME setup and really don't have a desire to upgrade it.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Brown on February 7, 2012 at 2:46pm

Anyone running 895s all round? I am stock front and back, so just wondering how the ride is with med all round.

Also, saw some Icon rear springs and monotubes for sale used, hows the ride on those? Overkill if I's all stock rear bumper/tire? I do have 50-150 lbs in the cargo bay on any given day though :)

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on February 7, 2012 at 8:39pm

I went with the Heavy in the front for future bumper upgrade. It is not too stiff at the moment either. Just FYI.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Brown on February 9, 2012 at 1:17pm

So you have 886 in front and 895 rear, otherwise stock? Ive read that some people were having alignment issues with 886s in front without extra weight. Do you have after market UCAs as well? Was it hard to align and do you have any wandering issues?