OME on SR5 install

brockeverly

brockeverly

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This thread will serve as a review for the install of the OME install on an SR5. My kit is as follows:

OME 884s pre-assembled to new shocks
Toytec Superflex rears with load levelers
Differential drop kit

The rear airlines are already ran, so that will be a time saver. Hoping for a 2-3hr install time, but we will see what kind of snags I run into. I have never done a diff drop, so I am not sure what to expect time wise for that. Those that have installed the OME kit on an SR5, how much time was spent? I found one thread quoting 8.5hrs to install, but that sounds like a bit more beer drinking and less working than what will be done on my install. Don't get me wrong, there will be plenty of beer drinking, I just prefer to handle that after the job is done :jump:

Any tips, tricks, or opinions are welcomed :keyboard:
 
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So the install went through without a hitch. From the time it was put on the rack until the time the last wheel went on was just over 2.5hrs including a small break for lunch. Amazingly, the overall length of the coilover was less than the stock + Daystar spacer. This made the fronts go in extremely fast after wrestling with removing the stockers. Honestly, I did not think about taking many photos as this install was so easy. There really was nothing that stood out to take photos of.

The rear superflex coils were a bit of a different story. They went in, but they were much tougher as they are quite a bit taller than the stock spring. The three of us got the airbags out of the stockers and into the superflex coils within five minutes, much easier with a few hands. All in all, this install is as easy, if not easier, than the Daystar top out space was. Sorry no step by step photos, only one of the first coil going in. I did not get the diff drop kit in the package, I am not sure what is going on with that. I will call Jeff tomorrow and either get it shipped out or credited as I had my buddy check the angle of the CVs and they were fine so it was not really a needed part anyway.

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The ride and overall feel is night and day. No nose dive on braking, solid feel while cornering, feels much more stable on the highway, and more "connected" feel. I am happy with the decision thus far, I cannot wait to get it out on some trails!
 
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I honestly wouldn't put it in if I were you. 3" probably isn't going to change your geometry enough to be necessary.
 
brockeverly said:
No? What harm would it have other than decreased clearance at the diff?
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It will change your drive shaft angles.

I agree it wont be necessary, install your lift first then check your cv angles.

When I had my Tacoma diff drops were highly recommended when lifting 3".
In all of my research for lifting the 5th Gen Runner I've not seen any recommendations for a diff drop in fact you're the first I've heard of wanting to install one.
 
Qjake said:
It will change your drive shaft angles.

I agree it wont be necessary, install your lift first then check your cv angles.

When I had my Tacoma diff drops were highly recommended when lifting 3".
In all of my research for lifting the 5th Gen Runner I've not seen any recommendations for a diff drop in fact you're the first I've heard of wanting to install one.
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Okay, I got ya. For some reason Jeff recommended it so I went with it. I will keep it around just in case. Any chance that anyone knows the acceptable CV angle so I can check it?
 
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