Are OME kits well regarded?

[WallyWest]

I know a lot of people run OME springs, but I see many of them pairing it with other brands of shocks. Just wondering if the full OME kit is good too, or if there's a reason people just buy the springs.

I'm in the early stages of planning my suspension upgrade. Mine is original, sagging, and rides like I have no suspension at all. Ok, maybe not quite that bad, but it is harsh.

I want a little bit of lift, but not too much. I would consider 3 inches too much.

I was looking at this kit. https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...-ome-suspension-for-1996-2002-toyota-4runner/

I'm thinking 880's on the front and 906's on the rear. And I assume the soft valve shocks would be best for on road performance. I may off road some, but nothing too extreme.

Would that have me sitting a little bit higher than a stock '99 height? I have a 2002 Sport. And I assume with that combo I don't need to worry about dropping the diff or anything.

Final question, with that setup what size wheel/tire could I go up to without any rubbing issues? I'm thinking of keeping the stock wheels/tires for summer driving, and eventually getting a second set for winter that are a bit larger and/or wider. Put some knobby snow tires on them and only run them in the cold months, or if I'm doing some off road stuff.

 

[JayRolla]

OME are a good basic starter setup. They lift, they work and they handle weight. But even paired with soft shocks they ride really rough.

If you want a good riding suspension lift look into other options like Coil over Kits and LC or superflex coils for rear.

 

[Bumbo]

I think more people generally buy their springs and pair with a different shock, like the 5100.

I wish I gave the OEM shocks a chance when I first did mine. Personally I think they may have paired better than a 5100, but I dont know for sure.

Its hard not to consider they might be valved better to worked with their own springs.

But to answer your question, I think OME in general is pretty well regarded.

Only advise is pay attention to the springs rates... I originally bought mine (40% stiffer than stock) for some overland type road trips and it was an amazing drive when loaded up. Now that I spend more time in the desert cruising around (generally unloaded after making camp) I find my rear suspension is a bit stiff.

I am buying some ICON rear springs to swap them out but keeping my OME for a quick swap for when any more trips like that come around.

 

[Kmurt]

I have the OME 880/906 combo paired with Tundra Bilstein 5100 shocks. Much better than my 180k mile original suspension. A little firmer, but definitely not harsh. To each their own. I heard from around the forum the OME shocks ride rough which is the reason I went with Bilsteins.

This setup will result in 2 inches in the back and roughly an inch in the front depending on how worn your current suspension is. No need for extended brake lines or ripping CV boots with this combo. Currently running 265/70R tires but will move up to 265/75R tires when these wear out.

 

[98_4runnerSR5]

OME is a great set up for just getting into wheeling. Some of their stuff is good pairing for more hardcore wheeling too. It just depends on what you are looking for in a lift kit. Good all around 2" lift. The diff drop isn't a super difficult thing and highly recommended even with a 2" lift.


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[zebt66]

I have tried different suspension setups on my off-road vehicles. I currently use Kings, Fox and ARB OME suspension on several vehicles. I highly recommend ARB OME Suspension for regular trail use. It will handle anything. It rides way better then most of the setups i have seen.

 

[jkeith.w]

I'd do it again, no complaints here. (OME)

 

[JayRolla]

I wish ARB would release the OME BP51 for our rigs but I'm guessing that will never happen. They still don't have it for 4th gens either.

 

[smurray711]

My 03 v8 rides empty 90% of time.

I put v8 recommended coils and struts up front (885?) and the softer rears (895e?)

My stock setup before the swap was 16 years old so anything would have been a serious upgrade. That said. I received a nice height adjustment as well as a very sturdy solid ride. I do not find that it is a rough ride but I like it feeling like a Tacoma.


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[smurray711]

Also.

I went ahead and added the did drop because it is cheap and takes an extra 5 minutes to install.

The height is level too from hood to tail. Looks very nice.






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[Bumbo]

I wish ARB would release the OME BP51 for our rigs but I'm guessing that will never happen. They still don't have it for 4th gens either.

I would love to try the BP51 on our 4th Gens... I think its one of the best options right now in suspension.

 

[JayRolla]

I would love to try the BP51 on our 4th Gens... I think its one of the best options right now in suspension.

Yeah its the plan for wife's tacoma.

 

[ridefast]

Ive been really happy with my OME OME 881/890 with 60073 rear shocks (soft). It handles well and is not rough at all! I was into this kit for about $1000 once I did LBJ and a few other things.

Go with the 890's for the rear. 906 will give you negative rake. For tires you can go up one series from stock assuming you have 265-70-16.

My next choice was nearly double the price and after a few thousand miles on the OME kit I'm glad I went with OME. This kit is far from entry level.
I have a 2000, I ended up getting 3" in the front and 4" in the back but I was really sagged out. I am running my stock size BFG's till they are bald (prob another 5000 miles) and then going with 265-75-16's
After

Loaded with about 100 of weight.

Before

 

[JayRolla]

People that think ome coils are not stiff or rough have not been in a new toyota with good suspension or rode in an icon/king/fox coil over setup. It's literally night and day difference.

They say it rides like a truck. My 2012 truck is smooth. OME makes it ride like a truck from the 60s.

 

[Stgo2019]

I have the same setup up as Ridefast..
I don't consider the OME kit to be entrylevel.. they don't have the bro-tastic-ness of remote reservoirs but they're just as capable off road.

I'm currently sitting on 265/70's. My next set of tire will be 256/75 or 235/85, I haven't decided yet.

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[poleclimber63]

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I have the OME 880/906 but I decided to try the Rancho 9000xl adjustables.

If I was to do it again, I'd probably go for the 5100's. I thought the adjustability would be interesting but I find little difference in feel from soft setting through stiff. They are great shocks, however, but for the extra $20, I'd stick to the Bilstein's.

The springs are great! I did get a fantastic price on them off of Craigslist-- the rear's were less than a year old, as the previous owner went for a larger lift, and the fronts were new in the box--- the previous owner sold his truck before he installed them! After I did the replacement, I had a 2-2 1/2" increase in the rear (my old springs were sagging badly) and 1" in front. For me I wasn't looking for a lift, but this replacement gave me 1-1 1/2". I'm running 265 70 16 in Summer and 265 65 17 (on Sequoia rims) in Winter. I like it.

Anyways, my rears were sagging badly, every bump they bottomed out, giving a beyond rough ride! I finally got tired of listening to the complaints from the backseat, and as I tow alot, the rear was sagging ALOT, and the ride was bordering on dangerous, towing my boat any distance.
For me, this was a great option. The 906's are a progressive spring, so they give, but when you load them they don't compress a ton, but still give some, on sharp bumps. When I hook up the boat there is virtually no sag. Yes, I will admit they are firm, but WAY better than sagged stock springs bottoming out at every bump!! My primary task is towing but I do alittle off roading and lots of Winter driving. Yes, its a firm ride, they perform WAY better than what I had, off road, road ride is good, and I feel its a great all around option/compromise in all the uses I have for my truck. There are better and more $$$ options out there for off roading etc, but my setup was very economical and a great all-around option.

 

[nobb]

My only complaint with OME is that the paint on their shocks are junk and will look like a rusty mess after a season. You'll have paint flaking and chipping off just from the handling of the shocks during install.

 

[Bumbo]

My only complaint with OME is that the paint on their shocks are junk and will look like a rusty mess after a season. You'll have paint flaking and chipping off just from the handling of the shocks during install.

Interesting... another point in the favor of the 5100 for a entry level setup.

The coating/paint on the OME springs seem to be good, I haven't had any problem with that yet.

 

[WallyWest]

Go with the 890's for the rear. 906 will give you negative rake. For tires you can go up one series from stock assuming you have 265-70-16.

How's that?

The 880's up front are rated at 1" - 1.5" of lift. The 906's in rear are 2". So I was thinking I'd have a bit of positive rake, which is what I want.

So is the idea of using Bilstein 5100's because they give a little softer ride? I don't think my suspension is sagging so much that it's bottoming out or anything. It feels stiff enough overall, just very "jittery". Not sure how else to describe it. I feel every little bump in the road. It's not pounding my kidneys into jelly or anything, but I think the springs are at least halfway gone. It's not as bad as my mom's, with her stock suspension '04 at 300k miles towing a camper. Her rear springs just said "nope, screw you". LOL

I'm ok with a truck-like ride. I just want a little bit of lift and a rear setup that will work for occasional towing. Sounds like the 906's will be fine for that.

 

[tS_kStin]

I think it is classic you get what you pay for. I have a buddy in town that runs a ome 3" and he really likes and most of the land cruiser guys I know have ome with no problems. I think they are quality products for a good price however I think that my coilovers ride better and it is nice they are adjustable. Then someone with a full fledged king ressi setup would say mine rides like crap so it is a matter of price I think when it comes to suspension. I wouldn't hesitate to get ome anything, I was just able to push my 1k budget just a but more to get coilovers. Others in this thread have better input on exact ome setups but I just wanted to chime in to say I wouldn't be worried about their stuff personally.