OME lift kit

[Lexusbstrdchild]

I tried doing a search but i couldnt find any answers for the question i have. i have a 96 limited 4R and i was looking at the OME lift kit on rocky road.com and for 617.82 it comes with front and rear shocks and springs to lift it 1.75-2.0 inches. is that all i need to lift my truck or is there more? it also asks if you want medium, or heavy duty. does anyone know the difference between the 2? one last question. ive seen people on here do the OME shocks, with the tundra springs. is that a better way to go, or is it better with the OME springs.

 

[RunnerUp]

yes that sounds like it is all you need to lift your truck, the tundra springs are just a diffent way of going, i think you might get a little more height, but i love the way my OME ride's. as far as the shocks go, do you plan on adding a heavy front bumper/winch combo? i have the heavy shocks up front and the comfort springs in the back, works well for my purpose, so perhaps it will fit your's also

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

no i dont plan on having a bar, winch, or anything else that would add any extra weight like that. what combo in that kit do you think would be best for my situation. i really only wheel on trails, i dont do anything very extreme. i want it to be a dependable lift mostly for extra clearance, and ill be honest somewhat for looks also. did you use a cv drop at all?

 

[RunnerUp]

if you arent adding extra weight then go with the comfort shocks, it will make the truck look amazing, and you can clear 285/75/16 tires, makes it look good and gives alot more clearance

 

[4RUNN!N]

With a 2" lift, you won't be needing a differential drop. With the Tundra/OME setup, you get more lift than the OME lift and rides smoother.

 

[fourwd1]

I tried doing a search but i couldnt find any answers ... is that all i need to lift my truck or is there more? it also asks if you want medium, or heavy duty. does anyone know the difference between the 2? ....

That sounds like a question you should be asking the seller (RR) or the manufacturer (ARB/OME)
They have the expertise to answer the questions (well, ARB/OME at least, not sure about Glen @ RR)

 

[RunnerUp]

With a 2" lift, you won't be needing a differential drop. With the Tundra/OME setup, you get more lift than the OME lift and rides smoother.

i would like to see how you know this? i have only ever heard of it giving you some more height, never improving ride quality, and i only know of a few people that have done it, mostly on YT. if you can prove what you say... i might be at toyota tomorrow picking up some new springs...

although i have to admit i love the way that it rides now, only thing i dont like is all the metal clanking, but hey... skid plates are necessary

 

[4RUNN!N]

i would like to see how you know this? i have only ever heard of it giving you some more height, never improving ride quality, and i only know of a few people that have done it, mostly on YT. if you can prove what you say... i might be at toyota tomorrow picking up some new springs...

although i have to admit i love the way that it rides now, only thing i dont like is all the metal clanking, but hey... skid plates are necessary

Heres a link describing the TRD Tundra Springs on a 4Runner. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=41848&highlight=TRD+suspension

 

[kat]

600 for the kit and are you going to install it?

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

i planned on installing it if it wasnt too much of a pita.

 

[RunnerUp]

its not that bad... just be sure you have all the tools you need...

floor jack, spring compressors, array of tools relevant, you should be good with that

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

well cool, i can handle that no problem. thanks for the help!

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

another thing i noticed. a guy that put these on his tacoma said his spring compressor he rented was just enough to do the stock springs, but not enough to compress the OME springs. is this an issue anyone has tackled, or is there a better way?

 

[RunnerUp]

i havent heard of that... but it could make sense, just take your OME springs to a store and see which ones will do it for them