OME 884 or Bilstein 5100 adj height?

[dylanc]

I currently have the Daystar topout spacer that gives 1.5" of lift (really more like 2"). Im planning on putting a spacer in the rear and lifting the front another 1" or so.

Rather than getting the daystar preload spacer and thus having the complete 2.5"/1.5" Daystar lift, I was looking at some other (slightly better?) options. My 4Runner is a daily driver first and a light offroader second, so preserving on road comfort is a primary concern. With that said, Im looking at 2 ways to get another inch of lift up front:

A) OME 884 springs (light duty). I believe the light duty spring is the same spring rate as stock but provides ~1.15" of lift. Please correct me if Im wrong!

B) Bilstein 5100 adjustable height shocks. With this option I would gain the performance of the aftermarket shocks, however it seems like setting them for 1" higher would be no different than using a preload spacer of equal thickness. I'm trying to steer away from adding preload simply to preserve the stock ride. Being able to adjust them for higher in the future is not a selling point for me as I already have 2" of lift and dont plan on going over 3" for a number of reasons.

Let me know what you guys think, especially if youre running either of these products!

 

[chaz]

ok, its my opinion ,that the only way to keep close to the "stock ride " that you want, would be to remove your currant front spacer & go with a larger one, then install what size spacer you want out back. i think any spring that gives lift will increase stiffness to an extent, but you might like the ride with OME, one thing i can tell you, is the 5100s are a very nice ride, however , it is not "stock" u do have the option of change in height later down the road, just in case you want it. u also might think about an fj spring swap, that will give u the xtra lift up front also, ( up to 1 in. ) but may not be as firm as the OME, so your still staying away from the preload spacer, & lots of guys say they like the ride with the FJ swap. i think anything you do is going to change the ride you have at least a little, & that might not be as bad a thing as you think.

 

[Mike07SE]

From personal experience (not in my own 4R), the Bilstein 5100's in the Toytec Ultimate Lift kit have a very very nice ride. More smoother, yet controlled, compared to my Sport with X-REAS and Dayster lift.

 

[W8kbrder]

u also might think about an fj spring swap, that will give u the xtra lift up front also, ( up to 1 in. ) but may not be as firm as the OME, so your still staying away from the preload spacer, & lots of guys say they like the ride with the FJ swap.

Does anyone have any links to the FJ swap? Anything needed other than FJ springs? How much of a difference in lift does it provide? up to 1 inch?

 

[chaz]

theres more , but heres one. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/37762-front-fjcruiser-springs-installed.html#post318019

 

[cali_axela]

Can't say much from experience on the T4R, but I've always had great experience with Bilsteins on previous cars, and a co-worker of mine has the 5100s and loves them, so when my XREAS shocks start dying that's what I plan to upgrade to. Just have to decide what springs and/or spacers to combine them with for a nice even lift.