Can I still buy OW 2.5s anywhere?

[japbeercow]

I just recently picked up a 2006 V8 Sport and I was looking at lift options. During the course of my research, it seems that the OW 2.5 kit checks all the boxes when it comes to a suspension upgrade. Does anyone know if this kit is still available anywhere now that OW is closed? It seems that the OW kit has custom valving from OW versus the standard radflo kit but will they feel significantly different?

Alternatively, I'm looking at Icon Stage 1 but the reviews on the rear don't thrill me but I also don't think I need to step up to something as serious as rear piggybacks. Any other suggestions welcome.

My usage will probably be very minimal off road but I'd rather have it and not need it, etc... I'm coming from a sports car so I'm looking for some improvement in on road handling vs the xreas I currently have and I don't mind a firmer ride.

 

[jdkilroy]

It is my understanding that you can call Radflo and request the 2.5 shocks and CO's with the OW valving. The rear springs that came with the 2.5 kit were Eibach's that were custom made for OW and were 220 lb/in.

This set-up on a stock vehicle is very tight and responsive (its still an SUV). When driving, you tend to feel the little stuff more but the big stuff is easily absorbed. With the front CO's on the lowest setting you get ~ 3" of lift in front and ~ 2" in the back. A little bit of rake remains that you can remove by cranking down on the CO's about 1/2"

Be sure to check out http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/102272-4th-gen-suspension-options-faq.html for tons of very good information.

 

[kaizer427]

It is my understanding that you can call Radflo and request the 2.5 shocks and CO's with the OW valving. The rear springs that came with the 2.5 kit were Eibach's that were custom made for OW and were 220 lb/in.

This set-up on a stock vehicle is very tight and responsive (its still an SUV). When driving, you tend to feel the little stuff more but the big stuff is easily absorbed. With the front CO's on the lowest setting you get ~ 3" of lift in front and ~ 2" in the back. A little bit of rake remains that you can remove by cranking down on the CO's about 1/2"

Be sure to check out http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/102272-4th-gen-suspension-options-faq.html for tons of very good information.

This is correct, i emailed back and forth with Radflo last week about the 2.0 and the 2.5. According to the guy I talked to, all of their 4Runner kits are Radflo spec.

 

[japbeercow]

I appreciate the help guys. I've looked through the suspension stickies. I'm trying to absorb it all but there seems to be a ton of information and I'm new to trucks.

So it sounds like radflo can supply the OW spec front coilovers and rear struts. Where do you get the rear OW spec eibach springs or does radflo include those?

Does radflo also include the bumpstops included in the OW 2.5 kit as well or do they have to be purchased separately elsewhere?

 

[kaizer427]

I appreciate the help guys. I've looked through the suspension stickies. I'm trying to absorb it all but there seems to be a ton of information and I'm new to trucks.

So it sounds like radflo can supply the OW spec front coilovers and rear struts. Where do you get the rear OW spec eibach springs or does radflo include those?

Does radflo also include the bumpstops included in the OW 2.5 kit as well or do they have to be purchased separately elsewhere?

Here is what they quoted me, copied from an email:

All of our 4Runner coil-overs utilize the OW valving as standard. This holds true for the 2.0" and 2.5" diameter shocks.
The 2.0" coil-overs are $872.00 for the pair.

$1134.00 for the pair on the 2.5"

We also offer our 2" rear lift coil-springs that offer 20% more spring rate and a better than stock ride. The springs are $240.00 for the pair. Shipping for the coil-overs would be $48.00. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[HokieRunner]

Good information guys. Planning on getting the Radflo 'OW spec' 2.5 coilovers soon. In talking with Steve at Radflo I got a few extra bits of info to add to the above numbers:

Apparently ALL Radflo 4runner coilovers are now built to OW spec. So even if you order through a Radflo retailer they will be OW spec'd the same (assuming they aren't old stock).

Also, PER RADFLO: with a 2" rear coil lift, bump stops and longer sway links are not a necessity. I could see a bump stop being needed if you're running really big tires, larger than 2" lift and extended travel shocks but don't have any direct experience with that.