OME 2nd Gen Steering Stabilizer

carpemanana · 11-06-2002, 06:21 PM

Yeeeeeeeee Hawwwwwwww! OME is the way to go!

Got the stabilizer in today with the help of the guys at Mike's Off-Road in Dallas (a GREAT place for parts & installs, ask for CJ). That puppy is one BIG sucker! It barely fits in where the stock stabilizer was. In fact, we thought it was the wrong one until it was finally mounted up in there. The stock unit was blown-out and I never even knew it. The truck seemed to handle fine before but now things have really smoothed out on the bumps and on the highway. So far I have not noticed any "heaviness" in steering that some others have reported. The only negative I have to report is that there was some sand in the packaging when we opened it up to inspect it- I guess the guys at OME gave it a little Q&A "field test" before shipping it out.

If you are thinking of doing this mod I give it a 5 thumbs-up rating.

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CTB · 11-06-2002, 06:31 PM

Good deal...I was thinking about doing this sometime in the next few months as well. Anyone else have any ideas of where else to pick up OME parts such as this? Thanks for the help-

CTB

**UKMyers** · 11-07-2002, 09:20 AM

Heres a link
Carpe is there anyway to tell if the stabilizer is blown while it's on the truck? You know that would make a good excuse for a new mod!

carpemanana · 11-07-2002, 12:24 PM

The only way I know of checking it is to actually take it off and test the compression. Mine had blown sometime back and I didn't even notice it was gone... the OME feels much more stable, especially with the upgrade to 32x11.5x15 tires and is 3x bigger than the stock one.

***Corey*** · 11-07-2002, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by carpemanana
Yeeeeeeeee Hawwwwwwww!
The only negative I have to report is that there was some sand in the packaging when we opened it up to inspect it- I guess the guys at OME gave it a little Q&A "field test" before shipping it out. If you are thinking of doing this mod I give it a 5 thumbs-up rating.

I must be getting old

I can't seem to keep up with all the posts here anymore.
I guess I missed this one the other day.

Glad you got the OME one in.
That sand you got now is genuine Aussie sand.
Better hang onto it.

I think I will order one of these soon.

Cebby · 11-09-2002, 07:17 PM

Well...I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but when I was trolling around under my rig, I noticed a bunch of oil seeping out of my skid plate. I peered in the side of the skid plate and low and behold, I have an oil coated steering stabilizer. (The stock one is tiny by the way). So, I was at my friendly 4x4 shop buying the PIAA super whites (on sale) when I inquired about the OME stabilizer. One of the guys working there started pushing the Trailmaster unit, but seemed to know nothing about it. Sounds like one ot the posts about shocks on here. Anyway, the owner went outside and took a look at my Runner to confirm it was shot and said the OME was a good choice. Then he tells me there is another customer with a 4Runner like mine building it up. Doh! MUST HAVE MORE MODS!!!!

carpemanana · 11-11-2002, 05:37 PM

I forgot to mention one other thing... I went to the local Toy-Stealer to get an alignment check and even though it wasn't pulling or acting up in any way it was way out of tolerance. Make sure to get yours checked even if things seem to be ok, it'll save wear and tear on the tires and help with mpg.

Cebby · 11-23-2002, 02:48 PM

I got a price of $80 plus $15 shipping from my local 4x4 shop. I will be putting it on - is this price any good? I thought I heard these should be around $50.

***Corey*** · 11-23-2002, 03:22 PM

Cebby, I just called my local Central 4WD store and they can pick it up for me from ARB of Seattle who also handles Old Man Emu, and it goes for $49.95.
It actually goes for more, but they give good deals.

The part # by the way is OME SD33.
It's the same # Joey posted above, but cheaper.
C4WD will most often undercut everyone.

Call up Central and see how much to ship too you.
www.central4wd.com

Corey

Cebby · 11-23-2002, 03:35 PM

I just looked the link Joey posted. I answered my own question. $56 from 4x4 connection is a good deal.

Cebby · 11-23-2002, 03:37 PM

I gotta learn how to read!

***Corey*** · 11-23-2002, 03:41 PM

Central 4WD will ship anywhere.
There should be an 800 # on the website.

It's just that my state alone has 3 of their stores here, and the one I buy all my stuff from is 15 minutes from me.

But whether they have it in stock is the question.
4x4 Connection might be better for you if they stock it.
Corey

11-06-2002, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTB Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: SC Posts: 1,218	Good deal...I was thinking about doing this sometime in the next few months as well. Anyone else have any ideas of where else to pick up OME parts such as this? Thanks for the help- CTB __________________ 1995 4Runner V6 4x4

11-07-2002, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
carpemanana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 44	The only way I know of checking it is to actually take it off and test the compression. Mine had blown sometime back and I didn't even notice it was gone... the OME feels much more stable, especially with the upgrade to 32x11.5x15 tires and is 3x bigger than the stock one. __________________ 95 4Runner 3.0L SR5 4x4 Edelbrock IAS PerfProd 1.5" Rear Coils AirLift Air Springs OME Steering Stabilizer Heavy Duty Radiator Lo-Temp Thermo Genuine Steel Brush Guard/Taillight Guards IPF 968's Bauer Bike Rack BFG AT/KO 31x10.5x15

11-09-2002, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Ordered Mine Today Well...I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but when I was trolling around under my rig, I noticed a bunch of oil seeping out of my skid plate. I peered in the side of the skid plate and low and behold, I have an oil coated steering stabilizer. (The stock one is tiny by the way). So, I was at my friendly 4x4 shop buying the PIAA super whites (on sale) when I inquired about the OME stabilizer. One of the guys working there started pushing the Trailmaster unit, but seemed to know nothing about it. Sounds like one ot the posts about shocks on here. Anyway, the owner went outside and took a look at my Runner to confirm it was shot and said the OME was a good choice. Then he tells me there is another customer with a 4Runner like mine building it up. Doh! MUST HAVE MORE MODS!!!! __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-11-2002, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
carpemanana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 44	I forgot to mention one other thing... I went to the local Toy-Stealer to get an alignment check and even though it wasn't pulling or acting up in any way it was way out of tolerance. Make sure to get yours checked even if things seem to be ok, it'll save wear and tear on the tires and help with mpg. __________________ 95 4Runner 3.0L SR5 4x4 Edelbrock IAS PerfProd 1.5" Rear Coils AirLift Air Springs OME Steering Stabilizer Heavy Duty Radiator Lo-Temp Thermo Genuine Steel Brush Guard/Taillight Guards IPF 968's Bauer Bike Rack BFG AT/KO 31x10.5x15

11-23-2002, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Finally got price today I got a price of $80 plus $15 shipping from my local 4x4 shop. I will be putting it on - is this price any good? I thought I heard these should be around $50. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-23-2002, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Ouch! Cebby, I just called my local Central 4WD store and they can pick it up for me from ARB of Seattle who also handles Old Man Emu, and it goes for $49.95. It actually goes for more, but they give good deals. The part # by the way is OME SD33. It's the same # Joey posted above, but cheaper. C4WD will most often undercut everyone. Call up Central and see how much to ship too you. www.central4wd.com Corey

11-23-2002, 03:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Nevermind I just looked the link Joey posted. I answered my own question. $56 from 4x4 connection is a good deal. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-23-2002, 03:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Don't mind me. I gotta learn how to read! __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-23-2002, 03:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Central 4WD will ship anywhere. There should be an 800 # on the website. It's just that my state alone has 3 of their stores here, and the one I buy all my stuff from is 15 minutes from me. But whether they have it in stock is the question. 4x4 Connection might be better for you if they stock it. Corey

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