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**Capt Sensible** · 02-03-2011, 01:08 AM

Who's running one? What you got? I'm running a Toytec ultimate 3 inch lift and Light Racing UCA. I need to get some more pictures.

Here it is the day of the install, all spread out.

**Shaggy** · 02-03-2011, 01:17 AM

So how does it look on your FJ?

**Capt Sensible** · 02-03-2011, 01:25 AM

Looks good, and rides good. Speed bumps suck just a little, but I guess that is them doing their job right?

**JackRabbit_Slim** · 02-03-2011, 06:55 AM

I want some pics of your rig Capt... Got any before and after the lift...? What's the toytec 3" cost? I'm still weighing my options for my lift... And saving my coins..

**Capt Sensible** · 02-03-2011, 09:40 AM

I don't have the paperwork in front of me, but Off the top of my head I want to say the toytec ultimate was about $1200 total. I bought mine with the Light Racing UCA's at the same time, so it's hard to say exactly how much the lift was but in total is was roughly $1,500 give or take a little. Definitely more than an OME setup (like Tom is running) but they're adjustable. If Tom starts adding to much stuff, he'll need to start replacing his springs. I'm not sure if he'll have to replace the actual shock.

I'll be honest I don't know a whole lot about suspension. Shocks, struts, springs, coilovers. Not 100% which means which. I know you've got springs and shocks. Springs support the weight and give you the cushioning and the shock keeps it stable and from bouncing all over the place.

**FJTom** · 02-04-2011, 01:12 PM

When are you two just gonna do it already? This will they won't they crap is getting old!

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Originally Posted by Capt Sensible

Definitely more than an OME setup (like Tom is running) but they're adjustable. If Tom starts adding to much stuff, he'll need to start replacing his springs. I'm not sure if he'll have to replace the actual shock.

I've got the mediums up front, which is the heaviest ARB recommends for the FJ. My plan was to buy an ARB bumper from a local Atlanta member but I am waffling now cos I am really liking the way my rig is looking and I am not sure how much I like the ARB bumper on AG. It is an incredible deal though and includes a winch. So anyway, I should be pretty good with weight up front for awhile. I got the lights in the back cos I don't haul around a ton of crap. I could have to upgrade that someday if I start hauling more crap.

I got some LR UCA's but the guy at ACC Toyota where I had the lift installed said I wasn't going to get any benefit from them so I decided to sell them and recoup that money. The FJ handles so much better with the lift. Even with the mediums up front and no aftermarket bumper the ride is nice. Not as cushy as stock of course, but the stock ride is a tad too cushy if you ask me

Oh and from what I understand you just need to replace the springs on an OME setup like mine.

**Capt Sensible** · 02-03-2011, 07:09 PM

Here's how she looks with her lift.

**Capt Sensible** · 02-04-2011, 04:43 AM

OH I do want to point out, that the only thing that was factory red was the springs on the front. But my analretentevness kicked in and I wanted it all to match so I painted the UCA and rear springs. I had Stan over at TheToyOutfitters paint my LCA for me after he made them.

**JackRabbit_Slim** · 02-04-2011, 04:50 AM

Nice Christmas lights... douchebag

**Capt Sensible** · 02-04-2011, 05:11 AM

Hey... the FJ was in the christmas spirit. I know we drove all the way to your mom's house just to personally give her a package.

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