Has anyone installed the OME BP-51s on their 5th Gen yet? I have a new 2016 SR5 4x4 I want to lift 3". My Budget is about $3500. I have been looking at this kit Old Man Emu Suspension Kit 2.5-3" Lift Kit For 10+ FJ Cruiser & 4Runner W/ BP-51 with 2003-UP Toyota 4Runner Uniball Upper Control Arm Kit | 58451. Any suggestions/experience would be greatly appreciated.
Ome bp-51
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I've also been eyeballing this kit that is a little over budget but includes UACs KS4R10 - King Complete Kit for 2010+ 4Runner. Should I save a bit more and get the Kings?
jrob
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Start here:
FAQ
Where you will find specifically:
Lift buyers guide
Then read this:
OME BP-51 anyone yet?
Also this:
OME BP-51 vs Icon vs King
You're definitely going to need weathertech floor mats if you lift over 2.5"
Cheers
FAQ
Where you will find specifically:
Lift buyers guide
Then read this:
OME BP-51 anyone yet?
Also this:
OME BP-51 vs Icon vs King
You're definitely going to need weathertech floor mats if you lift over 2.5"
Cheers
Ok, so I'm leaning towards the BP-51 kit with the icon UCAs. I will be adding 285/70R-17 Tires. I've read that I'll likely have to do the front fender trim mod to reduce rubbing. Besides Replacing the UCAs while installing the front coilovers are there any other suspension mods and/or parts that I should consider replacing with aftermarket parts? Also, The OME kit offers 3 choices of rear springs. I plan on installing a rear bumper, roof rack, and most likely a drawer system with a fridge in the rear of my 4runner. Should I just go for the heavier 898 OME coils? or would I be fine with the medium 889 rear spring?
Bill_
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Perhaps dropping the transfer case.
What I've read if you have kdss there may be some extra work involved.
Also there's no "official" bp-51 4runner kit from OME yet. Word is they will release one in march but for now the fj one will work with some tweaking of the reservoir mounts etc.
I'm considering the bp-51s so I'm in research mode as well.
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Overlanding_USA
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I have not personally run them but I do know a few people that are. Really depends on what you will find yourself doing with the truck. They are built to perform with a decent amount of added weight from what everyone says, super sturdy and don't overheat. What type of adventuring are you looking at?
greatape
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I have the BP-51's on my 5th Gen w/898 springs and TC UCA. The 889's would ride better w/o the rear bumper but if you don't want to replace again...just go w/the 898s..it'll just be a little stiff but hell..OME is stiff anyway but for overland use it is an awesome setup. Install was pretty straight forward w/o KDSS, however I think I will need to adjust the pre-load on the coilovers to bring the front down some but just waiting to see how much it settles. It sits almost level right now (almost 1/2in high in the rear) which I do not prefer; I like about an 1.5in rake in the rear unloaded.
Never had any issues with rubbing before or after the lift and I run 285/70s
Thanks. Yeah, I would prefer to not have to replace the rear springs again when I install a rear bumper. I don't mind the stiffness. It is a DD for me, but I bought it and am gearing it up to go overlanding with my 7-year old son over the next decade. Mostly Eastern US, but definitely want to take some summer trips out west. I'm starting with the suspension and tires and then will likely add a rear bumper and roof rack next.
BTW, Greatape, I really like your setup. How do you like the SSO bumper? Compared to say...a CBI?
greatape
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Thanks and in my opinion, you are doing the right thing upgrading the suspension first and nice on getting the family involved.
I've been touring for most of my life. I am fortunate now that I can build a rig exactly the way I want now and this one will be going to South America in the years to come.
The SSO rear bumper has been awesome so far. I researched the competitive offerings and decided to go with Kevin and his team and family. My needs, I needed a bumper that was direct bolt on fitting the OEM bumper footprint so no cutting the OEM bumper and re-installing. Also, dual swing aways, hi-lift mount, camp table a bonus, rear camera relocate..a bonus too, importantly the tire footprint was lower not to hinder as much the rear view on the passenger side..another must...tire on passenger side. It is, I believe heavier than some because of the amount of steel, however I can barely tell with my current suspension.
Overall there are a lot of great fab shops out there doing amazing work, I jumped on the SSO for my demands and it has exceeded my expectations.
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CactusHugr
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Almost EXACTLY my position - just picked up a 2017 last month or so, I guess, and have been hammering forums on real life experiences for different suspensions... for my 7 year old son and me to adventure further into the West over the summer, and have all sorts of weekend fun as well. I bought this as my DD, instead of my previous and current Jeeps, because of safety and ride quality (and better A/C for the brutal summers here). Cheers to you and your 7year old boy having a blast out there - maybe a play date for the kiddos in Canyonlands or Yellowstone sometime?
I'm working suspension/tires first, roof rack, then rocker slides, then bumpers... also a few other things here and there of course (lights, wiring mods, cargo storage options, etc...). Let me know if you ever pulled the trigger on suspension and your thoughts of it please.
Greatape - is this your daily driver? Have you had any issues smacking the spare tire when climbing out of steep ruts or washouts? I had issues with that on an XJ years back. Also - why the passenger side for the spare - I thought driver side would be better since it's easier to check driver side door mirror to compensate...???
I feel like the single swing is more practical for my 3-trips-per-week to the market and so forth... just a few less steps?
greatape
Senior Member
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Yes DD for now but another DD on the horizon..
Spare tire is protected by the steel bumper on inclines so no issues
last question clarification on my post, the SSO passenger side tire mount was lower than other manufacturers and yes I like the passenger side mount for the tire on a dual setup as well, having the jerry cans closer to the gas nozzle input was more convenient and also behind the tire swingout has a fold down table which works nice with my fridge/stove slide-outs on the driver side...all in all ..it's balanced nicely for my use
