How's This OME Setup?

Manioca35 · 03-04-2005, 10:24 AM

I'm hoping this is specific enough that it wouldn't be considered redundant, because I know there are 5 million OME threads, but here goes:

Slee Offroad offers this setup for 4Runners:

2 x OME 881 Front Coil Springs
(Can be substituted for OME 882 Heavy Springs)
2 x OME 890 Rear Coil Springs
(Can be substituted for OME 891 Heavy Springs)
2 x OME N91S Shocks
2 x OME N85 Shocks

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...htm#4%20Runner

Ben at Slee definitely has me sold on the versatility and general good-deal, good ride, best deal for the money(~$940 all told)-ness of the whole thing, but I figured it might be worth running it by you folks for some more opinions.

Thanks!

Localmotion · 03-04-2005, 10:27 AM

A lot of people run that set up. I actually have some OME 881s for sale. I currently run the tundra set up and i love it

matt

FilthyRich · 03-04-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manioca35

I'm hoping this is specific enough that it wouldn't be considered redundant, because I know there are 5 million OME threads, but here goes:

Slee Offroad offers this setup for 4Runners:

2 x OME 881 Front Coil Springs
(Can be substituted for OME 882 Heavy Springs)
2 x OME 890 Rear Coil Springs
(Can be substituted for OME 891 Heavy Springs)
2 x OME N91S Shocks
2 x OME N85 Shocks

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...htm#4%20Runner

Ben at Slee definitely has me sold on the versatility and general good-deal, good ride, best deal for the money(~$940 all told)-ness of the whole thing, but I figured it might be worth running it by you folks for some more opinions.

Thanks!

the same money you could replace the front OME springs w/ Tundra springs and a TO spacer w/ longer studs.
Search Tundra TRD suspension. I run it and absolutley love it

jacksonpt · 03-04-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manioca35

Ben at Slee definitely has me sold on the versatility and general good-deal, good ride, best deal for the money(~$940 all told)-ness of the whole thing, but I figured it might be worth running it by you folks for some more opinions.

Thanks!

That seems awfully expensive to me. Granted it's been about 4 years now, but I got all my OME gear for about $550 + shipping from Peter's Offroad. Here's what I'm running:
OME HD springs - OME 881 (front) and OME 891 (rear)
OME HD shocks - OME N91S (front) and OME N86 (rear)

Manioca35 · 03-04-2005, 10:40 AM

I should add that that price includes installation/labor...

Parts: $665
Labor: $225
Tax: $50.54 (ghaa!)

X-AWDriver · 03-04-2005, 10:56 AM

Brakes Plus installed my Bils/springs on my '97 for $190 (tax included) and that included an alignment.

Stegall984R · 03-04-2005, 10:56 AM

you can get all the OME stuff, AND a diff drop, AND trim packers for under 550 from Mike @ extreme off road..... install it your self for free, and save 450 bucks.

Also, go with the HD coils. you'll be glad you did.

Manioca35 · 03-04-2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stegall984R

you can get all the OME stuff, AND a diff drop, AND trim packers for under 550 from Mike @ extreme off road..... install it your self for free, and save 450 bucks.

Man there is NO way I would get into a car that I had installed anything on - not even a cupholder, so there's the rub...

jacksonpt · 03-04-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manioca35

I should add that that price includes installation/labor...

Parts: $665
Labor: $225
Tax: $50.54 (ghaa!)

Ah, ok... that's a little better than. I still think you can do better on the OME prices though...

MTL_4runner · 03-04-2005, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manioca35

I'm hoping this is specific enough that it wouldn't be considered redundant, because I know there are 5 million OME threads, but here goes:

Slee Offroad offers this setup for 4Runners:

2 x OME 881 Front Coil Springs
(Can be substituted for OME 882 Heavy Springs)
2 x OME 890 Rear Coil Springs
(Can be substituted for OME 891 Heavy Springs)
2 x OME N91S Shocks
2 x OME N85 Shocks

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...htm#4%20Runner

Ben at Slee definitely has me sold on the versatility and general good-deal, good ride, best deal for the money(~$940 all told)-ness of the whole thing, but I figured it might be worth running it by you folks for some more opinions.

Thanks!

That is the same setup I am running (with N86 shocks not N85s) and I love it too.

ARB4STUNNA · 03-04-2005, 12:44 PM

I love my OME suspension. Rides 1000% better then stock, with and without a load in the back.

hhog4dc · 03-04-2005, 07:18 PM

I have had Ben do my front ARB bumper and manual hubs at slee's. he is a great guy and very knowledgeable. From what I gather you don't wrench on your rig, hey that's ok sometimes it's best left to the pros. My only input for you is to plan ahead and try to see where your truck will be in 6 months or a year down the road. Mods like bumpers, sliders, winch, or anything that will change the weight of the truck. This may change the type of springs and shocks you choose. Hope this helps. OH!! one more thing you could see if you can get some of the local yota guys to help you put your stuff on, trying to save you some $$ Doug

tarheelrunner · 03-05-2005, 09:50 AM

I don't know about the front OME, but that is the rear OME setup I have and I love it. I would definitely recommend it!

Manioca35 · 03-06-2005, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhog4dc

My only input for you is to plan ahead and try to see where your truck will be in 6 months or a year down the road. Mods like bumpers, sliders, winch, or anything that will change the weight of the truck. This may change the type of springs and shocks you choose.

Actually, Ben said they go straight for the heavy springs so adding a bumper (etc) later on down the line will work perfectly. Looks like next weekend!

X-AWDriver · 03-07-2005, 08:55 AM

How do you guys think the OME coils (881/882) would fare with a set of Bils? I can save about $80 going this route.

Localmotion · 03-07-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

How do you guys think the OME coils (881/882) would fare with a set of Bils? I can save about $80 going this route.

absolutley horrible. I have the 881s with the Bilstein HDs and it was EXTREMELY stiff...better off just riding on the spring alone...LOL

matt

X-AWDriver · 03-07-2005, 09:17 AM

I figured that would be the case and thanks for the quick reply. I'm now looking at the pros and cons of both the OME and the Bils/PP spring setup since they cost the same. My truck is a DD so on-road performance is also a consideration.

Manioca35 · 03-07-2005, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

I figured that would be the case and thanks for the quick reply. I'm now looking at the pros and cons of both the OME and the Bils/PP spring setup since they cost the same. My truck is a DD so on-road performance is also a consideration.

Brian at Slee sold me on the ome setup. I think we're in the same boat as faar as a DD is concerned. He's very, very helpful on the phone and willing to talk at length about options - I'd recommend speaking with him:

(303) 278-8287

bamachem · 03-07-2005, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

I figured that would be the case and thanks for the quick reply. I'm now looking at the pros and cons of both the OME and the Bils/PP spring setup since they cost the same. My truck is a DD so on-road performance is also a consideration.

so go tundra up front and OME in the rear.

progressive springs up front w/ OME struts is INCREDIBLE on and off road.

1.5" w/ the coil springs only.

2.0" w/ a single top spacer

2.5" w/ a double top spacer

MTL_4runner · 03-07-2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manioca35

Brian at Slee sold me on the ome setup. I think we're in the same boat as faar as a DD is concerned. He's very, very helpful on the phone and willing to talk at length about options - I'd recommend speaking with him:

(303) 278-8287

Mine is for the most part just a DD too and no handling worries at all, soaks up bumps like a sofa.

If you want better cornering performance you can get larger sway bars to prevent roll but ride is great as is.

03-04-2005, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Manioca35 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 100	How's This OME Setup? I'm hoping this is specific enough that it wouldn't be considered redundant, because I know there are 5 million OME threads, but here goes: Slee Offroad offers this setup for 4Runners: 2 x OME 881 Front Coil Springs (Can be substituted for OME 882 Heavy Springs) 2 x OME 890 Rear Coil Springs (Can be substituted for OME 891 Heavy Springs) 2 x OME N91S Shocks 2 x OME N85 Shocks http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...htm#4%20Runner Ben at Slee definitely has me sold on the versatility and general good-deal, good ride, best deal for the money(~$940 all told)-ness of the whole thing, but I figured it might be worth running it by you folks for some more opinions. Thanks!

03-04-2005, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Manioca35 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 100	I should add that that price includes installation/labor... Parts: $665 Labor: $225 Tax: $50.54 (ghaa!) Last edited by Manioca35 : 03-04-2005 at 10:42 AM.

03-04-2005, 10:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,545	Brakes Plus installed my Bils/springs on my '97 for $190 (tax included) and that included an alignment. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

03-04-2005, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stegall984R Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: OmG, Hi2U !!! .... DANG, my chic's got some SEXY eyes.... among other things. WOOT WOOT !! Posts: 720	you can get all the OME stuff, AND a diff drop, AND trim packers for under 550 from Mike @ extreme off road..... install it your self for free, and save 450 bucks. Also, go with the HD coils. you'll be glad you did. Last edited by Stegall984R : 03-04-2005 at 10:57 AM.

03-04-2005, 12:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
ARB4STUNNA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 63	I love my OME suspension. Rides 1000% better then stock, with and without a load in the back. __________________ 1997 SR5 4Runner.....OME 881 springs with 2 trim packer per side and N91S shocks up front. OME 880 springs and N86 shocks in back.....Revtek 1" diff drop kit.....285-75-16 BFG MT KM...1.5" 4crawler body lift.....Stubbs sliders.....Proline safari roof rack....150 watt KC daylighters.....1600 watt Coleman Power Inverter.....Husky floor liners...Viper 690 2-way alarm.

03-04-2005, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7	A lot of people run that set up. I actually have some OME 881s for sale. I currently run the tundra set up and i love it matt

03-04-2005, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
hhog4dc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Co.Springs, CO Posts: 146	I have had Ben do my front ARB bumper and manual hubs at slee's. he is a great guy and very knowledgeable. From what I gather you don't wrench on your rig, hey that's ok sometimes it's best left to the pros. My only input for you is to plan ahead and try to see where your truck will be in 6 months or a year down the road. Mods like bumpers, sliders, winch, or anything that will change the weight of the truck. This may change the type of springs and shocks you choose. Hope this helps. OH!! one more thing you could see if you can get some of the local yota guys to help you put your stuff on, trying to save you some $$ Doug __________________ 98 Limited, E-Locker, OME Lift 885's Front 891's Rear, ORS Manual hubs www.armorology.com Custom Skid Plates, Rear Bumper & Tire Carrier, 285/75/16 Cooper STT MT's, Pro Comp 8" Lights, Yakima Load Warrior Rack, Hella 500's, Cobra CB, 48" Hi Lift, Rockware Sliders, ARB Tacoma Bumper & Warn 9.5 XP Winch,Tranny Cooler, Red Optima Battery, Horn Mod, Rock Lights, XM Roady 2, Deckplate, Custom Cargo Box. Etc.Etc. It Never Ends

03-05-2005, 09:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
tarheelrunner Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 277	I don't know about the front OME, but that is the rear OME setup I have and I love it. I would definitely recommend it! __________________ 2000 4runner Limited 4wd, TJM-15 w/Hella 500s and Warn m8000, Stubbs Sliders, Surco safari rack, 3" Revtek in the front, 890s in the rear, OME firm shocks, 2" RB body lift, Custom Hitch, 285/75 MT/Rs, K&N FIPK, Dual Exhaust, remote start, Pioneer 8600, 2 JL Audio 12s

03-07-2005, 08:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,545	How do you guys think the OME coils (881/882) would fare with a set of Bils? I can save about $80 going this route. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub Last edited by X-AWDriver : 03-07-2005 at 08:57 AM.

03-07-2005, 09:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,545	I figured that would be the case and thanks for the quick reply. I'm now looking at the pros and cons of both the OME and the Bils/PP spring setup since they cost the same. My truck is a DD so on-road performance is also a consideration. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub