INsr5runner

Hey guys, when doing the OME coil lift, Do you need anything else besides the coils???? I know some people have used spacers with them, but do you have to? PP only uses Coils I do believe

After further research, and checking into my monetary condition, I am FINALLY in the market for a lift... now If I could just get some damn lockers....:confused:

richeyma

How much of a lift do you want? I put on the OME coils and got about 2 inches of extra clearance. It has make a drastic difference--so much so that I cranked my stock torsion bars as far as I could get them and the front end was still lower than the rear. I ended up getting some SAW torsion bars and was able to level the vehicle.

Matt

INsr5runner

richeyma,

2 inches would be plenty! I just want a little bit of a lift, and was thinking ofdoing the PP lift, but if I can just use springs, I think the OME mediums are the cheapest route. Are you using Mediums, soft or HD's?

RTdawgs

what year 4Runner are you? there is no difference in price between the different spring rates.

INsr5runner

I'm in a 00 runner. I know they are the same prices, but I wanted mediums, because I want a slightly stiffer ride, without going the to extremes with HD's ( I live only 2 hours from home so I do a lot of highway driving)

BUT, if I only need the springs, they are a lot cheaper than a PP 1" lift.

RTdawgs

youre not gonna get the full effect of the springs without getting the OME coils/shocks. with the OME MED coils, youre gonna get like 1" front, 2.5" rear, FYI.

INsr5runner

What if I go with the shocks too? what's the difference gonna be?

just curious about this since it is dangerously close to happening :eek:

RTdawgs

i got the comfort shocks and hte med coils for the rear, i love the combo. call mike at www.xtremeoff-road.com , he'll help you get exactly what you need.

Paul H.

Hey Ryan, did you have to do a brake line extension with the OME's like you do with the Downeys and PP's?

RTdawgs

no, no need, i looked and tested myselft, plenty of slack.

i didnt know PP and Downey came with brake line extensions.

richeyma

INsr5runner,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've been offline all weekend.

To answer your questions:

1. I'm running the Medium Duty coils. I picked them up at 4x4connection for $62 each.

2. I also picked up a set of rear OME shocks from 4x4connection for $72 each and a set of OME front shocks for also $72 each. I also got an OME steering stabilizer for $56.

The install required no modifications. I spoke with Bill at 4x4Connection and told him what I'd be using my 4Runner for--moderate off-roading. He recommended the above setup.

Like I said, I needed to get some SAW torsion bars for the front to level the vechicle. I'm planning on putting on 32" x 11" tires and I won't have any problems with clearance or rubbing. I could probably go with 33's without any problems, but I don't want to have to deal with changing gear ratios.

Hope this answers your questions. Oh, and my 4runner is a 91.

Matt