[vthokie]

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to make some changes to the 4Runner and I want to make sure my plans will work out. I plan on lifting it and getting new tires over the 4th of July weekend.

-Lift
I plan on getting the OME 3" lift with 883 coils in the front. I plan on getting an aftermarket bumper in the future, but it probably wont be until next summer. Will the ride be horrible until I get extra weight in the front? I was also going to pay the extra money and have them fully assembled with new top mounts, bushings, and washers. Is that a good idea?
For the rear I was planning on getting the 891 coils because I have a large storage box in the back that weighs between 150-200 lbs, and will only increase in weight. I also want to get an aftermarket bumper for the rear, but that will also be put off until next summer. Should I go with the 60027 shocks because of this added weight, or would the comfort shock be alright?
I will also be getting a diff drop to go along with this.

-Tires
I am pretty set on the BFG KM2's. I know I want a 33" tire and i think tall and skinny might be the way to go. I was thinking 255/85/16 would be a good size to go with, and I could keep them on my stock rims. Any comments or suggestions?

The combination:
So I have heard that there may be some rubbing with this combination. I was wondering if it was rubbing during daily driving, or just when the suspension is flexed? I understand that some beating will be needed to get rid of the rubbing. Where exactly do people have issues with the rubbing, I know it is around the pinch weld, but where are other problem areas? Would it be necessary to get a 1 inch body lift to stop the rubbing, or is rubbing something I would be able to live with?


Alright well that basically sums up my plans for my lift and tires. Any comments of suggestions are appreciated.

-vthokie

[brian2sun]

Originally Posted by vthokie

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to make some changes to the 4Runner and I want to make sure my plans will work out. I plan on lifting it and getting new tires over the 4th of July weekend.

-Lift
I plan on getting the OME 3" lift with 883 coils in the front. I plan on getting an aftermarket bumper in the future, but it probably wont be until next summer. Will the ride be horrible until I get extra weight in the front?

It isn't going to ride smooth without the weight.

I was also going to pay the extra money and have them fully assembled with new top mounts, bushings, and washers. Is that a good idea?

Yes. Messing with spring compressors on struts sucks.

For the rear I was planning on getting the 891 coils because I have a large storage box in the back that weighs between 150-200 lbs, and will only increase in weight. I also want to get an aftermarket bumper for the rear, but that will also be put off until next summer. Should I go with the 60027 shocks because of this added weight, or would the comfort shock be alright?
I will also be getting a diff drop to go along with this.

The comfort shocks will be alright. But like the front, the 891s in the back will ride pretty stiff without weight. And the diff drop is a good idea with 883s.

-Tires
I am pretty set on the BFG KM2's. I know I want a 33" tire and i think tall and skinny might be the way to go. I was thinking 255/85/16 would be a good size to go with, and I could keep them on my stock rims. Any comments or suggestions?

The combination:
So I have heard that there may be some rubbing with this combination. I was wondering if it was rubbing during daily driving, or just when the suspension is flexed? I understand that some beating will be needed to get rid of the rubbing. Where exactly do people have issues with the rubbing, I know it is around the pinch weld, but where are other problem areas? Would it be necessary to get a 1 inch body lift to stop the rubbing, or is rubbing something I would be able to live with?

A 1" body lift will help a lot with the 255s rubbing. You'll still have to do a little pounding on your pinch welds, but that's about it. On road, you won't rub too bad - even without a body lift, but you will off road.

Alright well that basically sums up my plans for my lift and tires. Any comments of suggestions are appreciated.

-vthokie

Hope that helps^^.

[brian2sun]

Originally Posted by vthokie

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to make some changes to the 4Runner and I want to make sure my plans will work out. I plan on lifting it and getting new tires over the 4th of July weekend.

-Lift
I plan on getting the OME 3" lift with 883 coils in the front. I plan on getting an aftermarket bumper in the future, but it probably wont be until next summer. Will the ride be horrible until I get extra weight in the front?

It isn't going to ride smooth without the weight. I have 883s and they were stiff until I added my skids (and I already had the ARB up front). They take a few months to really break in too.

I was also going to pay the extra money and have them fully assembled with new top mounts, bushings, and washers. Is that a good idea?

Yes. Messing with spring compressors on struts sucks.

For the rear I was planning on getting the 891 coils because I have a large storage box in the back that weighs between 150-200 lbs, and will only increase in weight. I also want to get an aftermarket bumper for the rear, but that will also be put off until next summer. Should I go with the 60027 shocks because of this added weight, or would the comfort shock be alright?
I will also be getting a diff drop to go along with this.

The comfort shocks will be alright ride-wise. But, if you plan on removing your rear sway bar to get extra flex, don't get the OME shocks. They aren't long enough and I overextended my old OME Comfort Shocks. Go with Tokico Trekmasters (part #GE4095) or extended length Bilsteins (or any brand of shocks that are long enough). Like the front, the 891s in the back will ride pretty stiff without weight (I used to run 891s also). And the diff drop is a good idea with 883s.

-Tires
I am pretty set on the BFG KM2's. I know I want a 33" tire and i think tall and skinny might be the way to go. I was thinking 255/85/16 would be a good size to go with, and I could keep them on my stock rims. Any comments or suggestions?

The combination:
So I have heard that there may be some rubbing with this combination. I was wondering if it was rubbing during daily driving, or just when the suspension is flexed? I understand that some beating will be needed to get rid of the rubbing. Where exactly do people have issues with the rubbing, I know it is around the pinch weld, but where are other problem areas? Would it be necessary to get a 1 inch body lift to stop the rubbing, or is rubbing something I would be able to live with?

A 1" body lift will help a lot with the 255s rubbing. You'll still have to do a little pounding on your pinch welds, but that's about it. On road, you won't rub too bad - even without a body lift, but you will off road.

Alright well that basically sums up my plans for my lift and tires. Any comments of suggestions are appreciated.

-vthokie

Hope that helps^^.

[Mr. Leary]

Brian summed it up well. I have had several different OME springs on my truck. I eventually went with a heavier spring in the rear... and you may want to do the same with a storage box, rear bumper, and tire carrier.

[vthokie]

Thanks for the help Brian and Mr. Leary. Do you guys think it would be better to get the 881's with the top plate spacers? or just get 883 and deal with the ride? I will be getting skid plates, so that might help weigh down the front. With the weight I have in the back I'm pretty sure 891's will be best. If the comfort ride shocks will handle the weight and still be soft i'll go with them too.

[brian2sun]

Originally Posted by vthokie

Thanks for the help Brian and Mr. Leary. Do you guys think it would be better to get the 881's with the top plate spacers? or just get 883 and deal with the ride? I will be getting skid plates, so that might help weigh down the front. With the weight I have in the back I'm pretty sure 891's will be best. If the comfort ride shocks will handle the weight and still be soft i'll go with them too.

There are a few guys on here that run 883s with stock bumpers and they don't seem to mind them. If you are sure you're going to get skids and bumpers, it's worth it to get the 883s and 891s now. If you're keeping the swaybar(s) on, the OME Comforts will be a good choice.

[vthokie]

Ok, well then I will probably go ahead and get the 883's up front, and the 891's out back with the comfort shocks. I don't plan on removing the sway bars so I should be fine then.
Thanks for the help man.

Oh yeah, do i need to worry about a panhard drop yet, or will i be fine for now?