Tundra 5100's and OME 906 - my thoughts

[cstraface]

So I installed this setup over the weekend and would like to share some thoughts for those interested in going this route.

I was looking for a little lift and an improved ride. My stock 99 talls had 100k miles on them as did the shocks. Well so I thought until I noticed one of the bottom shock mount cups was turned the wrong way - cup was facing away from the bushing. Anyway, I digress... :violin:

The ride is much improved and has definitely firmed up. Not so much that it's harsh though. I'd say it's just about right.

BUT I'm a little concerned on the travel with those 5100's. I will take some measurements tonight, but my gut reaction is the 906 springs are a tad too short to run the Tundra 5100. Does anyone else have an opinion on this?

You must run the sway bar with this setup otherwise you'll lose your springs at full droop.

I really don't want to go any higher, but I'm considering picking up some 890's just to see the difference in ride quality giving those 5100's some more room to travel. Does anyone think it will make a difference?

 

[piecesparts]

Interested in other's input, also. I have the 5100 shocks and struts on order along with the OME 906 springs for the rear. I have a new set of Tundra front springs laying on the garage floor, ready to go when the struts arrive. I got his from You-Tube Speedy's Garage and his install of the same items on his 4 Runner.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

So I installed this setup over the weekend and would like to share some thoughts for those interested in going this route.

I was looking for a little lift and an improved ride. My stock 99 talls had 100k miles on them as did the shocks. Well so I thought until I noticed one of the bottom shock mount cups was turned the wrong way - cup was facing away from the bushing. Anyway, I digress... :violin:

The ride is much improved and has definitely firmed up. Not so much that it's harsh though. I'd say it's just about right.

BUT I'm a little concerned on the travel with those 5100's. I will take some measurements tonight, but my gut reaction is the 906 springs are a tad too short to run the Tundra 5100. Does anyone else have an opinion on this?

You must run the sway bar with this setup otherwise you'll lose your springs at full droop.

I really don't want to go any higher, but I'm considering picking up some 890's just to see the difference in ride quality giving those 5100's some more room to travel. Does anyone think it will make a difference?

Just did the tundra/890 setup with the tundra 5100 and I like the ride with one issue I just noticed. I had 3 people in the back and it got just a tad soft although I'm not 100% sure as no one complained. It is definitely better than it was. I probably need to go wheelin' with 2 or 3 in the back to see how it reacts.
The 890's are even softer than the 906's (believe there's a 20-30# spring rate difference). I may consider using 891's to stiffen everything up to match the ride of the tundra's. The shocks ride great though. If you do get 890's you'll have to put the front shocks on the 2nd perch or else you'll have some mean rake.