gorbonzobeans
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I was wondering if anyone has gotten a 3" Old Man Emu Suspension Kit installed on there 4Runner.
Comments and Photos would be greatly appriciated.
Comments and Photos would be greatly appriciated.
3" Old Man Emu Suspension Kit
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G.I.G.
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I'm considering the OME as well and was wondering the same thing.
I like the way ProMed's 4R sits, but it has a trailer attached in those pics so I don't know how much that is pulling down the back end. Ruffian's looks like it sits higher somehow but maybe the smaller tires makes it appear to be taller than it really is.
I'm also curious about the ride quality. I've heard the OME corners just as good if not better than XREAS and that OME is far better off-road than XREAS. Can anyone comment on the ride quality of OME?
gorbonzobeans, Slee has some pics on their website of OME lifts on a couple 4th gen 4R's. Below is the link
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/gallery/4Runner/4runner_gallery.htm
I like the way ProMed's 4R sits, but it has a trailer attached in those pics so I don't know how much that is pulling down the back end. Ruffian's looks like it sits higher somehow but maybe the smaller tires makes it appear to be taller than it really is.
I'm also curious about the ride quality. I've heard the OME corners just as good if not better than XREAS and that OME is far better off-road than XREAS. Can anyone comment on the ride quality of OME?
gorbonzobeans, Slee has some pics on their website of OME lifts on a couple 4th gen 4R's. Below is the link
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/gallery/4Runner/4runner_gallery.htm
gorbonzobeans
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G.I.G. said:
It would be great to hear from people who have this installed, I have checked the price from Slee and it is 820.00. Toytec, also out of CO, has it listed for 739.99. Im giving them both a call today on install prices and will post them when I recieve the info.
gorbonzobeans
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Just received an email from Slee, $420.00 for installation. The kit is listed at 820.00.
dieselwolf
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I just got the OME 884/895 kit from toytec. I found a 5% off coupon that somebody posted at the FJCruiser forum. The kit came out to $702. I added diff drop kit and top plate spacers, shipping to NY was $56. My total was $844.. It's going in the truck probably wednesday. I can't find the coupon code but I will keep looking. That was the best price I could find.
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G.I.G.
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I keep hearing about the diff drop when referring to larger lifts but I'm not exactly sure what that is. I'm guessing it has to do with lowering the front differential in order to keep the proper geometry in the front end. 
I've seen some top out spacers with the Toytec lift which I'm not sure about. It seems as though some of the pics with the OME give it an even or negative rake to the truck. I'd like to keep a little rake with my 4R, similar to the stance I have now with my Toytec 1" leveling kit. Does OME include a top out spacer in addition to the larger springs and shocks?
I've seen some top out spacers with the Toytec lift which I'm not sure about. It seems as though some of the pics with the OME give it an even or negative rake to the truck. I'd like to keep a little rake with my 4R, similar to the stance I have now with my Toytec 1" leveling kit. Does OME include a top out spacer in addition to the larger springs and shocks?
gorbonzobeans
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dieselwolf said:
Was the kit $702 with shipping and tax?
dieselwolf
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$702 was the OME kit
$28.50 for the Front Diff drop
$57 for top plate spacers
These prices include the 5% off with coupon code 11209.
Shipping was $56 (from CO to NY, 86lbs)
The total came to $844. No tax, since I'm out of state..
It's going in tomorrow so I will post some pictures probably Wednesday.
Front differential drop:
You are lowering the front differential to reduce the CV joint angle to reduce stress and wear. No, there is no top out spacers in the OME kit.. If you want to keep some rake, don't buy the top plate spacers (that provides approximately
$28.50 for the Front Diff drop
$57 for top plate spacers
These prices include the 5% off with coupon code 11209.
Shipping was $56 (from CO to NY, 86lbs)
The total came to $844. No tax, since I'm out of state..
It's going in tomorrow so I will post some pictures probably Wednesday.
Front differential drop:
You are lowering the front differential to reduce the CV joint angle to reduce stress and wear. No, there is no top out spacers in the OME kit.. If you want to keep some rake, don't buy the top plate spacers (that provides approximately
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motocrf450176
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I have the top plate spacers and still have 1/2" to just under 3/4" of rake.
gorbonzobeans
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G.I.G. said:I keep hearing about the diff drop when referring to larger lifts but I'm not exactly sure what that is. I'm guessing it has to do with lowering the front differential in order to keep the proper geometry in the front end.
I've seen some top out spacers with the Toytec lift which I'm not sure about. It seems as though some of the pics with the OME give it an even or negative rake to the truck. I'd like to keep a little rake with my 4R, similar to the stance I have now with my Toytec 1" leveling kit. Does OME include a top out spacer in addition to the larger springs and shocks?
Where did you get your Color Keyed Grille? GO Arapahoe had it listed as $198.61, but with coupon as $168.31
gorbonzobeans
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G.I.G. said:
Alright Thanks
dieselwolf
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Got the OME installed yesterday so I can't say a lot. The ride a bit stiffer, not so bad. I do feel a bit more body lean at turns and over bumps. Maybe because the center of the gravity is higher? Or maybe my driving, I like to take the turns fast, now I have to cut that back. Darn. With the front top plate spacers there's only a 1/4" difference between front and rear.
My rear raised about 4". It should settle I heard. The instalation went well, nothing broke, nothing leaks. The headlight had to be adjusted, it was a bit high. The Yakima fairing is a bit noisier. I did not notice much change in MPG in the city. So far that's all.
My rear raised about 4". It should settle I heard. The instalation went well, nothing broke, nothing leaks. The headlight had to be adjusted, it was a bit high. The Yakima fairing is a bit noisier. I did not notice much change in MPG in the city. So far that's all.
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G.I.G.
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Thanks for posting those pics, dieselwolf. Looks great!
It looks like the front sits the same height or even a little higher than the rear, judging by the amount of clearance in the wheel well. Does the front top plate spacers come optional or is that part of the kit? I've been thinking of doing the OME lift but from some of the pics I've seen the front end sits too high for my tastes. If it is because people are doing spacers in addition to the lift that might be the reason why.
Also, did you do the diff drop?
It looks like the front sits the same height or even a little higher than the rear, judging by the amount of clearance in the wheel well. Does the front top plate spacers come optional or is that part of the kit? I've been thinking of doing the OME lift but from some of the pics I've seen the front end sits too high for my tastes. If it is because people are doing spacers in addition to the lift that might be the reason why.
Also, did you do the diff drop?
