OME 884 front Measurements

[J-BlickPhoto]

I've got the OME 884 front lift and I "feel" like I'm sitting a little low in the front. My measurement is 37 3/4 inches in the front. That's measuring from the ground to the bottom of the fender and centered on the wheel. Measuring from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender, it's resting at 6 1/4 inches. I'm running a OME Med in the rear giving me 3 inches. For the rear, my measurement is 40 inches.

I don't mind the rake I was just trying to get some numbers. I know that a lot of guys on here like it leveled and run 2 - 2.5 in the rear.

Thanks for the help

 

[Canazes9]

I've got the OME 884 front lift and I "feel" like I'm sitting a little low in the front. My measurement is 37 3/4 inches in the front. That's measuring from the ground to the bottom of the fender and centered on the wheel. Measuring from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender, it's resting at 6 1/4 inches. I'm running a OME Med in the rear giving me 3 inches. For the rear, my measurement is 40 inches.

I don't mind the rake I was just trying to get some numbers. I know that a lot of guys on here like it leveled and run 2 - 2.5 in the rear.

Thanks for the help

The measurement you need for easiest comparison is center of hub to fender. If I remember correctly, a stock 4Runner measures roughly 20.25" center hub to fender. Measuring from ground to fender or top of wheel to fender allows too much variance due to differences in tire sizes. Having said that I will give you some generalities based on your measurements:

A typical 5th Gen 4 Runner measures 35" to the front fender and 37" to the rear fender on stock tires and stock suspension. There will be some slight side to side variance as the battery & fuel tank on the drivers side tends to make the drivers side measurements a little lower, passenger a little higher.

I seem to remember you having 285/70R17's - those are about 1" taller than stock (it actually varies between tire models), which will add 1/2" of height (hub to ground) in your fender to ground measurements assuming new tires. Worn tires will reduce this by maybe 1/4".

So assuming you have about 50% tread left, your front measurement of 37.75" in the front = 2.5" lift in the front from OME. Sounds like its right on the money to me.


HTH

David

 

[J-BlickPhoto]

Damn man, I just got SCHOOLED! Thank you. That's a ton of great information and it's extremely accurate. I've been looking at getting some CO's such as Toytec, Radflo or Icon ET. I use the 4runner more for "overlanding" than anything and I've heard that OME is the way to go, although the 2 inch rake is starting to bother me.

Thanks again for the great info, I owe you a beer :cheers:

 

[Canazes9]

Damn man, I just got SCHOOLED! Thank you. That's a ton of great information and it's extremely accurate. I've been looking at getting some CO's such as Toytec, Radflo or Icon ET. I use the 4runner more for "overlanding" than anything and I've heard that OME is the way to go, although the 2 inch rake is starting to bother me.

Thanks again for the great info, I owe you a beer :cheers:

OME is a really good set-up for the money, hard to beat. Raising the front higher may begin to cause CV angle issues, which a diff drop kit may help (I've heard mixed reviews on how helpful they are on later model Toyotas). Certainly raising the front higher will require aftermarket UCA's which add expense and some additional maintenance requirements. 2.5" lift in the front is about the limit for keeping things simple.

If you want to keep 2.5" in the front, but reduce rear rake by lowering the rear slightly a custom set of Deaver Springs may be an option. I'm running Icon coil overs in the front set at 2.125" lift and Icon rear shocks w/ Deaver custom coils, 1/2" taller than stock and 15% increased rate for a net increase of 3/4" lift.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/147258-no-low-lift-icon-suspension.html

If you wish to match up a little better w/ your current front lift, a set of Deaver Coils 3/4" longer than stock w/ a 15% increase in rate should give you rear measurements of ~38" - 38.5". The 15% increase in rear rate is to make up for the weight shift from front to rear and maintain load carrying capacity. Your current front suspension may rise 1/4" - 1/2" if you lower the rear. Lowering the rear shifts the weight rearward and slightly unloads the front suspension. You will probably be OK w/ your current front suspension, but would need to check CV angles afterwards to be sure. This is why its nice to have coil overs, the ability to adjust allows you to dial the front exactly where you want it!

HTH

David

 

[Falls]

SAW makes a 1.5" rear coil.

Check Wheelers off road website.

 

[bernardmwrangle]

The rake takes a little getting used to, but I am glad to have it. When I have three passengers in the back seat and a full load of gear and tools and I am rolling my rear wheels over a two foot rock/root dropoff the extra height in the back is just fine.

 

[Narkhelek]

I have OME 887 (Heavy) coils up front and I'm sitting at 22.5" center of hub to fender which is a tad less than I wanted but it rides great.

 

[Canazes9]

SAW makes a 1.5" rear coil.

Check Wheelers off road website.

You will get in excess of 2" lift with these springs as they have a higher spring rate than stock.

David