...and boom goes the Dynamite (Toytech discount code needed, opinions welcome too)

Patsawasy

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Well, the saggy ass has finally gotten to me. Thanks to el government (Gave me $4,000 in tuition back:happens:), I am finally able to do some much needed repair and upgrades for my 97 4Runner! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

So far I have new battery, spark plugs, painted the wheels, installed bushwacker flares, corner lenses, signals, front bumper valence, and re-hurculined the rocker panels. Seems to me those old stock shocks and springs are next.

Here is what I am pretty sure on ordering from Toytech:

(Preface: I have been doing research on OME for a couple years now)
-881's up front with the spacer.
-890's in the rear.
-Diff drop.
-I am having them pre-assembled because I am lazy and Mr. Obama said he would cover the cost.

Who would I talk to about a discount code/can I have one?

As far as opinions are concerned, I am still wondering if 891's in the back might be better for me. Living in Portland, I don't do too much daily driving (280mi.+ bicycle lanes in this city). Most of my driving is done on weekend excursions to Washington which have me carrying from 100-500 pounds of people and gear with me. The gear does not usually come on the trail, it stays at camp. Also, there is the obligatory "hey you have a truck, can you help me move" scenario.

Lastly, there is a possibility of me moving back to L.A. in the fall, so a fully loaded rig with a Uhaul trailer is a possibility. If this is the case, more daily driving would be had in L.A. because sings* "Nobody walks in LA".

At this point I am going with the 890's for ride comfort, but I am open to being convinced to get the 891's

As the signature says, I am already running 285's with minimal rubbing.

Also, at this point, I am not looking into new bumpers. Sliders will come in the next year.

Thanks guys! I look forward to y'alls input, and promise to post new detailed pics when all this fun happens.

P.S. Anyone in the Portland area have either version of the OME and want to give me a ride around the block a couple times?:girl:
 
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I run 890's and think they will be a good choice for you. They are very firm unloaded and in my opinion perform best with at least 250 lbs of cargo. 891's unloaded will not be good on the trails, but 890's are good.

But, search for a thread titled something like '890's are weak'. I think it was started by Snowrunner. He carries lots of gear and found the 890's did not suit his needs. This might be good reading for you.
 
Thanks guys. I will look into Snowrunners thread. I might have missed that one. After a while they all start to run together. Brian and Techno, thats kind of what I was thinking. Just looking for reassurance, I guess. Ha! Steeze just sent me a code, looks like tonight or tomorrow, the bank account is going to take another hit!
 
Ha! Those codes make you want to get the lift.

I just purchased the OME lift and went with the medium springs. I plan on getting an ARB front bumper in the future and have a fear of rear sag. Mine is a 1997 and had the springs replaced in 2002 from the recall and is sagging really bad. I hope that by going with the medium coil in front and rear I can do away with the sag and not have to worry about it under load.

Mine should be here shortly and then I'll install them and give you a better idea of ride quality and performance.
 
If you aren't hauling at least 300+ extra lbs 95% of the time, don't get 891s.

Why? I just got these from Toytec because I wanted to make sure that when I put something in the rear of the truck that I was covered with the added weight. However I don't run with that much in my truck on a regular basis. I did not install them yet. Did I make the wrong choice?
 
They just ride stiff w/o the extra weight. It's not that bad, but if I didn't have a custom rear bumper coming, sliders and 200 lbs. of tools in the back, I would have choosen the 890s because the ride is smoother.
 
Damn, I never saw anybody post anything about that. Oh well :happens:
As long as I get my 3" of lift I am happy! :party:
 
Damn, I never saw anybody post anything about that. Oh well :happens:
As long as I get my 3" of lift I am happy! :party:

I wouldn't worry about it. I have them to they where great. Just make sure you stick to a 6 ply tire rather a 10 ply thats when it gets REALLY stiff, but it rides like a truck now. LOL
 
I'm in Portland! But I don't have any suspension upgrades yet. We should all go do some mild wheeling. I'm slowly working on getting a lift on my 4runner
 
I'm in Portland! But I don't have any suspension upgrades yet. We should all go do some mild wheeling. I'm slowly working on getting a lift on my 4runner

Sounds good to me 99yota.

I just placed my order! I am now $913.14 poorer. Does anyone know what the estimated ship time is? I did not see it on the website. I know I can just wait for my shipping confirmation, but someone here might know off hand. I went with ground shipping.


SO STOKED!:lookout:
 
Sounds good to me 99yota.

I just placed my order! I am now $913.14 poorer. Does anyone know what the estimated ship time is? I did not see it on the website. I know I can just wait for my shipping confirmation, but someone here might know off hand. I went with ground shipping.


SO STOKED!:lookout:

I ordered mine Tuesday morning and they are in route to be delivered today. The estimated delivery date was on Monday so they are coming early! Gives me something to do this weekend.

I live in Atlanta and they shipped out of Denver I believe? Hope that gives you a better idea.
 
I ordered mine Tuesday morning and they are in route to be delivered today. The estimated delivery date was on Monday so they are coming early! Gives me something to do this weekend.

I live in Atlanta and they shipped out of Denver I believe? Hope that gives you a better idea.

So your the one who ordered the last set of 890 rear shocks, putting me on a 2-3 week back order!?:dammit: They just called me to break the news. The upshot is, I'm only looking at 3 days or so once they get sent out.

Soon enough, I will once again feel deserving to be a part of this site! Happy instals, Auxillary.

Big props to Steez for the discount code again!
 
So your the one who ordered the last set of 890 rear shocks, putting me on a 2-3 week back order!?:dammit: They just called me to break the news. The upshot is, I'm only looking at 3 days or so once they get sent out.

Soon enough, I will once again feel deserving to be a part of this site! Happy instals, Auxillary.

Big props to Steez for the discount code again!

Just got my order....no front springs or dif drop kit in the boxes...

On the phone with toytec to try and get it resolved.

I got the 891 rears.

ok update: I feel like an idiot. The front shocks are put into the box with the rear shocks and the dif drop kit is also in that box.

Just make sure you inspect the boxes! Toytec was very helpful in helping me find the missing parts :P

Excited to try and put them on tonight or tomorrow.
 
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