[wards08tt]

I see that you can level out the front end with a pair of 2.25" front level spacers. My question is: should I just go for a 3" lift kit? I plan on running the stock tires till they are worn out, them maybe I will go with a 33" O.D. tire. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[FJVP]

I ran a set of level spacers on mine until I could afford the Fox set up. If you plan on keeping the stock tires a lift of 3" would look funny in my opinion. If you lift and go with 33's make sure you do the body mount chop and get the offset and backspacing correct on the wheels to prevent rubbing on the frame at full lock. Otherwise you will need to put wheel spacers on it.

 

[Hanselhoff]

i have the bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks whish use stock springs. $200 for the pair. i have them on the third highest setting and it levels out the front with the back- 2.75 inches of lift. I run 285/70 17 Nitto TG on stock alloys with no problems nd it looks good. Still fits in my garage.

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[Sanderhawk]

I put a 3 " lift on mine and the stock tires really looked small. I was going to wait until they wore out but couldn`t stand the look. I put 285/70/17. you don`t need to cut any body mounts or anything. there is no rubbing. they are the same size as 33"

 

[cruiserlarry]

I see that you can level out the front end with a pair of 2.25" front level spacers. My question is: should I just go for a 3" lift kit? I plan on running the stock tires till they are worn out, them maybe I will go with a 33" O.D. tire. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Depends on what you are planning to do with your FJC. Spacers are fine for leveling out the vehicle and providing clearance for larger tires, but do not have any positive effect on the performance of the FJC. Coilover suspensions give you more strength to handle the additional weight of larger tires / wheels, more suspension travel / articulation, and reduced droop when braking and liftoff on acceleration, along with reduced sway on turns. Spacers add stress to factory suspension by allowing the use of heavier tires/wheels with springs/shocks not designed to handle them.

So, spacers are better for your wallet in the short term, but if you plan on using your FJC for more strenuous off-road adventures, a true suspension upgrade will be worth the additional money in performance and reduced stress to OEM components....