So I keep going back and forth between lifts. At first I was dead set on the OME 3" 881 fronts/890 rears, but after reading on here and emailing Steve from Sanoran Steel I was going to do the 7.2 from them. This is my daily driver and 90% will be on road driving so I'm having a hard time dropping almost $1300 on the SS 7.2 kit. I'm also looking at the Toytec ultimate lift kit, but its $1000 plus shipping. What do you guys think?
Another 3" lift decision problem
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RunningRick
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for the same price get the 1.2 you will want more when your done. and then when you do get to take it wheelin you will be very happy that you did
LINY4Runner
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Have you read the Lift Information sticky? Tons of information in there
also, PM steezemcqueen, he works for Toytec, he might be able to steer you in the right direction
also, PM steezemcqueen, he works for Toytec, he might be able to steer you in the right direction
bulger22
New member
Mine is a daily driver as well and I decided on OME 881 coils and shocks for front with OME 891's with bilstein 5125 shocks in the rear.
Chose heavy coils for rear because i have tool box, subs in the back, fullsize spare, etc in the back and i usually am the one helping friends move. Also didn't wanna deal with faster sag over a couple years.
Chose heavy coils for rear because i have tool box, subs in the back, fullsize spare, etc in the back and i usually am the one helping friends move. Also didn't wanna deal with faster sag over a couple years.
Yeah, I just didn't like how the rear sits up higher on the 1.2, I know I'd be happy with any SS lift, I've heard nothing but good about them. I'm just looking at the prices and what will suit me best, don't plan on going crazy, just want a capable off road vehicle when I need it.
brian2sun
Elite Member
Well, the SS 7.2 comes with OME 890's, so the rear is the same as the 3" OME except for the shocks and they aren't going to make a huge difference (especially not a $600 difference). The 3" OME kit will be just as capable as a SS 7.2, but for about 60% of the price.
All the other extra stuff that the 7.2 comes with like the adjustable panhard, ext. brake line, new bump stops, e-brake bracket, etc.. are all unnecessary for only 3" of lift. That stuff is only needed for tall lift coils like LCs and even then lots of people who run LCs find much cheaper alternatives to take care of these little things - like bending the e-brake bracket instead of buying a new special one. Those little things (the ones that make this otherwise mild lift waaaaay more expensive) aren't bad to have, and they're more necessary with the system 1.2, but your wasting money on creature comforts with the 7.2 IMO.
You say it's 90% street so I don't think I'd get the Toytec Ultimate if I were you. I am 90% off road and love my OME setup. Do you think you can really justify an extra $250 seeing as that you don't go off road much? Would you honestly even be able to tell the difference in capability?
The way I see it is, the OME is by far the best bang for your buck. The SS 7.2 is kinda lame IMO - I say that only because if you're gonna lift it, you could do it way better with the 1.2 kit for the same price. You'll wish you had down the road anyways. The Ultimate kit is in-between, but if it were me, I'd get the OMEs, save some cash, and be happy for a long time... or save up a little more, go for the best kit available - the SS 1.2, and be happy for a long time.
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Thanks for all the info Brian2sun. I'll keep reading up on it, I got about a month before I commit to buying. It all depends on who you talk to, when I talk with guys from Toytec they say their set up is best for me, and when I talk with SS they say the same. Thanks again for the info.
This is the kinda stuff that steers me away from OME, from SS:
"Old Man Emu Shocks. We don't use them because there are problems with them. They are shocks designed for a Prado, not a 4Runner. The front shocks are too long and since the 96-02 front IFS suspension does not have a droop stop like the 86-95 IFS suspension did, the front shock limits the down travel. With the OME front shock being too long the outer CV in the front half shafts will bind and rip out of the cage. Don't believe us? Search Yotatech.com and you'll find alot of broken CV axles with these shocks. The Tokico shocks we use are the correct length and are also the same shock used by Toyota. As for the rear Old Man Emu shocks, they have a major problem with broken off upper studs. It happens to everyone eventually over time, typically within 1.5-2 years. Yes the OME rear shock is 1" longer than stock and if that is important to you, use our System 1 with a rear shock 3.5" longer than stock. Now your talking some major added travel."
"Old Man Emu Shocks. We don't use them because there are problems with them. They are shocks designed for a Prado, not a 4Runner. The front shocks are too long and since the 96-02 front IFS suspension does not have a droop stop like the 86-95 IFS suspension did, the front shock limits the down travel. With the OME front shock being too long the outer CV in the front half shafts will bind and rip out of the cage. Don't believe us? Search Yotatech.com and you'll find alot of broken CV axles with these shocks. The Tokico shocks we use are the correct length and are also the same shock used by Toyota. As for the rear Old Man Emu shocks, they have a major problem with broken off upper studs. It happens to everyone eventually over time, typically within 1.5-2 years. Yes the OME rear shock is 1" longer than stock and if that is important to you, use our System 1 with a rear shock 3.5" longer than stock. Now your talking some major added travel."
brian2sun
Elite Member
I read that before, OME has also made different improvements to both their shocks and coils since that statement was made years ago. I believe the SS 1.2 kit to be hands down the best lift for a 3rd gen 4runner. I also believe that the OME kit that I'm running is quality shit too and I haven't broken any CVs (yet) haha.
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I'm still stuck on which to get, if the SS kit was 200 cheaper I would have no problem pulling the trigger. I've had Bilsteins on many cars before and would really like to go use them. I'm looking at the LC coils and Bilsteins at the moment. Still don't know... I'm looking at posts on yotatech right now.
steezemcqueen
Moderator
I would go with the OME kit. Since you said you are 90% on road, i think that would be the best choice. I've heard goods thing about the SS kit but if you are going to spend $1250 on the 7.2 (plus $150 if you want it assembled), why not just buy the 1.2 for the same price. As Brian said. the 7.2 will be just as capable as the OME kit for about 60% of the price.
Oh and PMed :thumb3:
Oh and PMed :thumb3:
Duhockey
Senior Member
I like the adjustability of the fronts with Toytec...
Im gonna lift the back up bit with a bigger coil, and bam, I can adjust the front too...
cant beat that.
kregg
New member
And bam, exploding CV joints...
The Sonoran's are adjustable also.
If you are 90% on road, why lift it?
Duhockey
Senior Member
CUZ IM NOT 90% ON ROAD! :guitar2:
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ok, maybe I am, but youre at like a zillion inches higher than me, why lift yours?!?!? :lol:
I want the extra clearance to make up for crappy driving on the trail!! :lookout:
and the fronts will be fine, they are low right now, and I dont mind a bit of rake, plus, ive got some cv boots that I could bend in half and they wont leak... SO THERE!! LOL
not saying I wont bust a cv LOL
kregg
New member
I was actually directing the "Why lift it ?" to the OP Shon!!! lol...
I know we aren't 90% on road so THERE! hahaha!
I know I'm 90% on road, and for me it's like people with fast/suped up cars. 90 percent of the time you'll be driving down the road going 5 over the speed limit, but those times you're on the 5 at 1am or running from the cops and get to floor it....then its worth it.
