Time for some suspension advice

[preacher35]

OK, so it's time to graduate from spacer kit, to coils or coilovers. I am trying to decide between OME or Toytec Ultimate. I am aware of the various benefits and drawbacks of both systems. Price is not necessarily an issue. However, here are my concerns that I am hoping you all can clear up for me.

1) I want a relatively stiff ride... meaning, I do not want much lean when I turn. I have heard that the OME springs are much stiffer than the Toytec c/o's. Is that an accurate statement? And if so, is the OME kit TOO ROUGH?
2) How much real advantage is there to the Toytec kit's adjustability?
3) How do the Toytec Superflex springs compare to the OME 895's as far as rigidity?

Last question (and this is more of a general one): I want a true 3" of lift and I have read that you DO NOT have to install longer UCA's for that height. However, I have also heard that while you do not have to install UCA's for said height, not installing them will make keeping the vehicle properly aligned, more difficult. TRUE or FALSE?

As always, I truly appreciate all of your advice.
PREACHER

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

OME fronts aren't too bad, but the rears are way too stiff for a stock weight 4runner. I'd go with the ultimate kit for sure. I'd also suggest if you haven't already to upgrade to poly sway bar bushings. This will help decrease body roll as well.

Around 3" lift you may not be able to get caster in spec or it may be on the low side of the range. If its too low you'll have to get aftermarket UCAS, but if you stay at 3" lift you shouldn't have to get them, but they would be a nice upgrade.

The chart below shows the coil rate of the Toytec and OME coils. Notice on the front, between the OME and Toytec coils there is only a ~5% difference in spring rate, but the rear its a ~35% difference.

 

[dropspace]

I would also add to that: poly end link bushings on the rear.

If you haven't changed the sway bar bushings and end links out yet you should. It makes a HUGE difference in cornering and its a cheap, easy fix. Your stock 2005 ones are rubber and by now are probably pretty squishy.