Suspension and Armor 
This was me on delivery day...I don't normally condone "selfies", but for this...I made an exception. I knew it was epic when my dog wanted in on it.

I have been wanting to upgrade my suspension for over a year now. When I first bought the FJ in 2012, I had a lift/leveling kit put on to help accommodate the tires I put on. It was spacers up front and Zone rear socks. It did what I wanted it to and it performed good off road, but I wanted more. 
The opportunity presented itself for me to upgrade so I did. I took advantage of all the sales going on at the end of the year (2013) and needed up saving a good amount of money. The vendors (Metal Tech 4x4 and Chittown 4x4) I bought from were very helpful and took the time to answer all my questions.
I went with the following suspension:

FRONT:
- 2.5 Sway Away front coil overs
- Light Racing Upper Control Arms (UCA)

REAR:
- Icon Piggy Back shocks
- Icon Overland series springs

I also took advantage of sales the RCI Metal Works was running and TRDParts4U. I had been wanting to upgrade from the factory skid plates to something more solid. I also wanted to better protect my rear differantial so I didn't damage it when wheeling. Again, thanks to some great deals, I was able to save some money.


I bought the following:


RCI Metal Works
- Front skid plate (steel)  
- Transmission skid plate (aluminum)


TRDParts4U
- BozTek rear diff. skid. 


I decided to wait and install everything at one time. It was not easy to wait. When I get something in...I want to install it right then. Once everything came in, it was time to do the install.

With the help of my Father-in-law and a friend, along with the use of my Father-in-law's shop, lift and tools, we were able to install all the suspension, front skid plates and the rear diff. skid in about 5.5 hours. I know a lot of time and skin was saved with the use of the lift and tools. Had I tried doing it on the ground with a jack and stands, I sure it would have taken 3 times longer so thank you to my Father-in-law and friend.


1) Suspension

2) BozTek rear diff. skid

3) RCI Metal Works skid plates

End result... 

* I am very happy with the install. The suspension looks great and there is a noticeable difference in the ride. It is still kinda stiff right now, but I'm sure it'll get better as time goes on. I do plan on installing 1.25" wheel spacers soon and also getting a body mount chop (BMC) to clear turning and keep the tires from rubbing. I couldn't be happier with the added armor. I do plan on adding the RCI Metal Works transfer case skid plate later on.