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Hi, new yotatech user here. I am looking into this OME kit sold by Slee to lift my 1997 RZJ90 2 inches to firt 285s. The '97 RZJ90 the same suspension/drivetrain as the 3rd Gen 4runners andis powered by a 3RZ.
Has any of you guys used this kit before?
How does the ride compare to other setups?
Does it become a lot stiffer than stock?
How is the ride improved on and off road?
These are the exact specs according to Slee:
# 2 x OME881 Front Coil Springs (Use OME882 for v6 trucks)
# 2 x N91S Struts
# 2 x OME890 Springs (Use OME891/OME892 for heavy rear accessories)
# 2 x OME N86 Shocks
Has any of you guys used this kit before?
How does the ride compare to other setups?
Does it become a lot stiffer than stock?
How is the ride improved on and off road?
These are the exact specs according to Slee:
# 2 x OME881 Front Coil Springs (Use OME882 for v6 trucks)
# 2 x N91S Struts
# 2 x OME890 Springs (Use OME891/OME892 for heavy rear accessories)
# 2 x OME N86 Shocks
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lots of info on OME setups. i suggest a search.
to give a quick answer...people like it, and that setup you have listed is pretty complete. may want to contact sonoran steel for the diff drop bracket though.
to give a quick answer...people like it, and that setup you have listed is pretty complete. may want to contact sonoran steel for the diff drop bracket though.
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Im not sure if anyone has any experience with the RZJ90s. OME has never failed me though.
It seems as of the setup you found from slee is the exact one the recommend for us 4runners. LOL.
To be honest, I would go with the TUNDRA/OME set up. It has been tried and proven. Bamachem has a thread about this.
http://www.4rnr.net/suspension.html
post some more pics of your prado!!
It seems as of the setup you found from slee is the exact one the recommend for us 4runners. LOL.
To be honest, I would go with the TUNDRA/OME set up. It has been tried and proven. Bamachem has a thread about this.
http://www.4rnr.net/suspension.html
post some more pics of your prado!!
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but i have thought that the OME stuff was originally designed for the prado. It just so happens that we share the same suspension and that's why we use the part numbers that we do... Am I wrong? If that IS the case, then i'd suggest using the OME, the tundra lift has more or less been a lift in the making to give the best possible combination for a 4runner. It might not be the best option for the prado.
I could be wrong though-
I could be wrong though-
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Originally Posted by HOJU
Correct me if I'm wrong, but i have thought that the OME stuff was originally designed for the prado. It just so happens that we share the same suspension and that's why we use the part numbers that we do... Am I wrong? If that IS the case, then i'd suggest using the OME, the tundra lift has more or less been a lift in the making to give the best possible combination for a 4runner. It might not be the best option for the prado.
I could be wrong though-
I could be wrong though-
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Originally Posted by HOJU
Correct me if I'm wrong, but i have thought that the OME stuff was originally designed for the prado. It just so happens that we share the same suspension and that's why we use the part numbers that we do... Am I wrong? If that IS the case, then i'd suggest using the OME, the tundra lift has more or less been a lift in the making to give the best possible combination for a 4runner. It might not be the best option for the prado.
I could be wrong though-
I could be wrong though-
HOJU; I think you're right. One of my friends here (I live in Chile) has this setup installed and I want to go test drive it just to compare ride quality. Prados are not very popular here, so there are not many that are lifted. Since I traded the Hilux Double Cab for the Prado, and the ride of the Prado is so much better I dont want to lose the great ride gained with the switch, but you know how it is, the lil Prado is beggin for bigger tires
Localmotion, i will take some better pics to post soon, all I have is crappy cell phone photos for now.
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
the OME stuff should ride well but not give it much of a lift.
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
Not all the OME stuff.....just the 88x and 89x series as well as the shocks and struts mentioned. The Prado is a Landcruiser in other parts of the world but the OME stuff should ride well but not give it much of a lift. The Tundra setup I have no idea if it would work on a Prado (but likely it would) but my guess is it would be a little too soft up front.
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Originally Posted by TEPUI
According to the guy I spoke to at Slee, the lift I'd gain is roughly 2 inches, which should be enough for 285s if i am not mistaken.
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Originally Posted by HOJU
should be more than enough. the prado/land cruiser's have a bigger wheel well then the 4runner.
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Originally Posted by HOJU
I know all about the prado, and that's what i meant by "using the numbers we do" in reference of the 880, 881, 882 and the 890, 891, 892. I forgot about them possibly giving different lift amounts on the prado.
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Originally Posted by TEPUI
According to the guy I spoke to at Slee, the lift I'd gain is roughly 2 inches, which should be enough for 285s if i am not mistaken.
I got 2-2.25" of lift from that setup so if you weigh 10-20% more I'd bet you'll see 1-1.5" lift max after settling.
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
For those of you who speak or understand Spanish, check out www.twistedandes.com, our local off-road forum.
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
I guess I meant relative to what a 4runner would see.
I got 2-2.25" of lift from that setup so if you weigh 10-20% more I'd bet you'll see 1-1.5" lift max after settling.
I got 2-2.25" of lift from that setup so if you weigh 10-20% more I'd bet you'll see 1-1.5" lift max after settling.
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I did the OME/Tundra lift with good results. I got a 2" lift from everything but the rear deavers are still new so I have to wait for them to settle before I get an accurate height. OMEs don't go higher than 3" lift but they flex really nice. Since you have a much heavier vehicle, MTL advice sounds right on.
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I'm assuming that all of the Tundra/FJ80 parts that a lot of people are using now would fit? If this is the case, you may want to check out Sonoran Steel's suspension packages:
http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co..._liftkits.html
http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co..._liftkits.html