dtbushpilot
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Lift kit and tire size for FJ Cruiser
I've been wanting to slightly lift and replace the tires and wheels on my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and want to do it right the first time. I want to use
BFG's in 285-70R-17 as it is the tire that we use on all of our company trucks and I've had good luck with them. I don't need or want any more lift
than necessary as it is my wife's car and I don't want to p*#s her off.
I've been to a few internet sites but can't seem to find all the info that I need as to wheel offset, tire clearance etc.
Any help would be appreciated.....dt
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bajamikey
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have you try offroadwarehouse.com or offroad.com
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astrobaja
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Dt,
We have a FJ with a front and rear suspension kit (donavan coil overs) from Demello Racing
http://www.demello-offroad.com/catalog/
I'll look and see what our tire size is manana, but our kit lifted it 2 inches all around, handles much nicer, no roll.
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Demello has good Camburg products at the going price. You can put them on yourself. Set the front lift at 2.5 inches or you will be replacing the
rubber CV boots too soon. 33x12.50x15 BFG LT All Terrain T/A KO's will fit with very minor rubbing on the frame possible unless you put a 1" spacer
between the wheel and hub.
Check that the brake calipers clear the inside of the wheel before you buy 15 inch tires or wheels. I like the above tire size because they hold more
air (than the metric size 16/33 inch equivalent) and let you air down more while retaining good load capacity. In the dirt and on the way home, I run
20-25 Lb. without damage to the sidewalls going 65 with a 1200 lb. pop-top camper frequently on my '03 Tacoma. Great for washboard and hidden washout
bumps. To run 34's will require more than what I call "trimming".
CAMBURG ENGINEERING STAGE 1 PACKAGE. $1,850.00
This kit starts out with Camburgs front 2.5in adjustable coil over 0-3.5in. The rear is rounded off with Camburgs 2in rear shocks and Camburgs rear
coils. This kit not only gives you clearance to run 32"-34"(with trimming) it also improves ride and handling.
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 08 February, 2007.
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
I've been wanting to slightly lift and replace the tires and wheels on my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and want to do it right the first time. I want to use
BFG's in 285-70R-17 as it is the tire that we use on all of our company trucks and I've had good luck with them. I don't need or want any more lift
than necessary as it is my wife's car and I don't want to p*#s her off.
I've been to a few internet sites but can't seem to find all the info that I need as to wheel offset, tire clearance etc.
Any help would be appreciated.....dt |
What your looking for is what some refer to as a leveling kit. It raises the vehicle 2 to 2.5 inches. It usually includes an add a leaf for the rear (
I don't remember if yours has leaf or coil springs on rear) and a spacer on top of the front coils. A good off road shop would either change your
shocks or weld an extension to the mount to cover the added height. Often the upper A arm is replaced too. If you have it done verses doing it
yourself it'll cost around $2,000. If your front tires rub on the inside when turned you can use an offset rim. In San Diego talk to ORW. Here in
Bakersfield my truck was done at Performance Off-Road.
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TonyC
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It depends on what you want to spend. Coilovers vs a lift kit, or level kit have a big difference in cost. I got alot of great advice from BajaNomads
when I did my truck. Check my post "Coilover or lift kit", I have a before and after pic of my truck.
I wanted the same thing you did....change the look, the ride, and not pi$% off the wife. I got two out of three...oh well.
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dtbushpilot
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Thanks to all for the advise. Demello Offroad seems to have the products and answers.
Astrobaja, I noticed your post on shops in Ensenada, how many miles did you have on your shocks before you had the leak? Was it the front or rear?
Thanks again to all.....dt
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