Old Man Emu / UCA / LBJ Questions?

[XJ2SR5]

'99 SR5, 3.4, Auto, 4WD. Looking to put on an OME 2" kit. Plans are for front bumper (Likely Shrockworks, although I'm scared of what everyone says about their turnaround times), rock rails and keeping stock rear bumper. I'm never going to add a winch up front, so would just be bumper weight.

Suggestions, experience on the exact coil setup to run with? I'm partial to the OME kit as that's what I had on my Jeep and I loved it. Would like to run full OME kit because to me, it was designed to go together, even though I see a ton of you guys go 5150's with whatever setups you use.

Looking for suggestions, thoughts, experiences...

Also, looking for just a nice replacement UCA w/ balljoint to replace the stockers at the same time that the lift is done. Small lift, so doesn't need to be adjustable to the moon (Partial to Camburg at this time). For the LBJ's is it OEM or death, or do other viable options exist?

Thanks in advance...

 

[XJ2SR5]

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[jgue467]

I'm no expert on this topic but searched and found this article, maybe it'll help... :cowboy: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/167111-spc-upper-control-arms.html

 

[JohnOfTheJungle]

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For the LBJ I've read only bad things about Moog here. When I replaced my LBJs a few months ago I used OEM.

During the replacement I discovered that one the LBJs had already been replaced with a Moog, the other was still OEM. Although the Moog was newer it was very dry and did not rotate smoothly, the OEM however still did.

OEM only cost like $90 each, and it's one of the most important parts for the front suspension. Why spend hundreds on a fancy bumper then save $50 on some crappy LBJs that will break and wreck your truck?


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