What are the pros/cons of the Cornfed Lift on Burtman's website?
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Expat
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OME is the way to go if you want function over looks (offroading vs physical appearance of a lifted truck).
OME coils come in a few choices of spring rates to select what suits your needs. My OME is so close to having spacers, it's hard to tell on-road the difference.
OME does tend to make the truck corner more level on-road. Offroad it plants the truck much better over rough surfaces. It is then that you really notice the difference (improvement) of the OME over XREAS equiped stock suspension.
I had Daystar spacers (2.5" lift) and did lots of offroading setup like this. Its downfall was it could not carry camping gear etc very well. The load would overcome the stock coils.
There is a lot already written. Search thru it all and make a decision based on what you think you might want to be doing in six months time with your truck.
Try to project forward, thinking about things like roof top baskets, tire and wheel upgrades, bullbars, winches, lights, offroading opportunities, expected payload....
Personally, if I was just going to do a little light offroading a few times a year, spacers are great. However, for not very much more ($) you can have OME.
OME coils come in a few choices of spring rates to select what suits your needs. My OME is so close to having spacers, it's hard to tell on-road the difference.
OME does tend to make the truck corner more level on-road. Offroad it plants the truck much better over rough surfaces. It is then that you really notice the difference (improvement) of the OME over XREAS equiped stock suspension.
I had Daystar spacers (2.5" lift) and did lots of offroading setup like this. Its downfall was it could not carry camping gear etc very well. The load would overcome the stock coils.
There is a lot already written. Search thru it all and make a decision based on what you think you might want to be doing in six months time with your truck.
Try to project forward, thinking about things like roof top baskets, tire and wheel upgrades, bullbars, winches, lights, offroading opportunities, expected payload....
Personally, if I was just going to do a little light offroading a few times a year, spacers are great. However, for not very much more ($) you can have OME.
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00328
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Expat said:
You are right, there are tons and tons of threads and info on lifts and I think I've probably read most of them that's why I am considering OME.
Just wondering about your statement. Does the OME give the 4R strange look? I want function plus looks. Lifted runners look awesome.
Bluto
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In short, it is how much you want to spend, when, and what you'll do with it.
Spacers are a good 'first step' if you don't know how or how much you will off-road.
My plan is:
Spacers->Sliders->Tires->Donahoe->Skid&Bumper
Spacers last summer. I feel they made a difference in deep snow during the winter.
Sliders and tires this summer.
You also have to factor in all the other stuff may need off-road; GPS, CB, straps, tools, hi-lift, basket, air compressor, winch, etc.
Look at your budget, time frame, and goals. Then plan accordingly.
Spacers are a good 'first step' if you don't know how or how much you will off-road.
My plan is:
Spacers->Sliders->Tires->Donahoe->Skid&Bumper
Spacers last summer. I feel they made a difference in deep snow during the winter.
Sliders and tires this summer.
You also have to factor in all the other stuff may need off-road; GPS, CB, straps, tools, hi-lift, basket, air compressor, winch, etc.
Look at your budget, time frame, and goals. Then plan accordingly.
Expat
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00328 said:
Huh? Not sure what statement you are refrring to, but no, OME does not "give the 4Runner a strange look".
The only visual difference between a spacer lift and OME is the color of the shocks - OME = yellow, stock = black. They do however function differently.
Spacers = more clearance, less articulation
OME = more clearance, improved articulation, improved payload capacity
I recently purchased 18" limited wheels with 285/70/18 duratracs. If I buy the 3"/2" Cornfed lift will these clear without having to buy anything else? I've read where you need to buy new UCAs, possible diff drop and other things. I will not be doing any off roading with this I just like the look. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Berty_K
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Hey- welcome to the community. you're unlikely to get a response. cphair posted 20 years ago and hasn't been active on here since 2014.
What are you trying to accomplish? I have cornfed spacers on my '08
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