Which front OME coils should I get???

[masson74]

So here is the deal. 9 months ago I first bought 881front coils with OME 90004 shocks. More for looks than anything and I thought I would do some light 4 wheeling.

Now that I am really getting in to 4 wheelin and have now done some more challenging trails I want to eventually upgrade to the outdoorlogic bumper with a smittybilt 8000lb winch. I am guessing getting the bumper is a year out but I want to go bigger with the tires sooner than later (currently I have some BFG AT KO 265/70/16 with only 6,000 miles on them. looking at 285's) so I need to go from 2.5 upfront to 3 with a 1 inch body lift now.

So I ask you guys do I go with the 882 Heavy duty or 883 coil med to heavy.

I will have some 881 coils with spacer available soon if anyone is interested.

some lightly used 265/70/16 as well

How rough will the ride be for the next year until I get the new bumper and winch?? Would synthetic rope allow me to run the med heavy coil?

Newbie with lots of questions

Dave

PS Thanks to brian2sun for answering all my other questions as well

 

[Mr. Leary]

Read this:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/79822-ome-882-vs-883-a.html

 

[masson74]

Thanks Leary. I think that helped so I would just have to put up with a stiff ride until I get the front steel plate bumper and winch.

Am I reading this right that the 882 are 3 inch lift and heavy duty

and 882 are 3 inch lift Med duty. Just checking to be sure. that thread was a little confusing to say the least.

Dave

Dave

Read this:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/79822-ome-882-vs-883-a.html

 

[jsmarine]

Thanks Leary. I think that helped so I would just have to put up with a stiff ride until I get the front steel plate bumper and winch.

Am I reading this right that the 882 are 3 inch lift and heavy duty

and 882 are 3 inch lift Med duty. Just checking to be sure. that thread was a little confusing to say the least.

Dave

Dave

It is very confusing, and opinions vary. Here is a thread I started: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/78006-opinions-ome-882-toytec-coilovers.html

I went with the Toytec coilovers (650lbs springs) and I am very pleased! I think Mr. Leary went with the OME 883's. He also has a heavy rig with a 9000k winch and ARB bumper up front. He may chime in here again, but Im sure I will here how he likes them after this coming weekend.

EDIT: If I were you, I would go with the coilovers, expensive yes, but they are very easy to adjust so you can get the height you want while still being able to support the weight. I think Toytec makes a great coilover and its priced below their competitors coilovers.

Also, my opinion, not fact, is that the OME 883's are the heavy duty coil, but may provide less lift (height) and the 882's are the medium duty coil, but provide more lift. I think they are both roughly 3" lift coils, but I'm sure it will vary with individual applications.