Decided on my lift..

[0stepside3]

http://www.toyteclifts.com/ome.html#OME3-SKL

Third set down from the top, what do y'all think about it?

[ATLRoach]

OME is nice but not something you want to run on stock shocks as they have a heavier coil rate and are longer.

[sploosh]

That'd make room for your tires. :) Your leaf springs will die quicker with shackles, but it's not as rough as an AAL.

[WILLYCAD]

Agree with the rear leafs "dying quicker" and also agree with the "not as rough as AAL". Still would do shackles though.

[sploosh]

Yeah I got the Alcan 2.5" AAL and it is a rough ride. I need to put a camper shell on it or something. But I tow a boat and carry loads a lot so I didn't feel that shackles were the best choice for my truck.

[0stepside3]

OME is nice but not something you want to run on stock shocks as they have a heavier coil rate and are longer.

So what would be a good shock to run, that is a reasonable cost? I'm not looking to spend a whole helluva lot since I'm not a hardcore offroader. I just want something that conforms to my needs and isn't going to rape my wallet.

That'd make room for your tires. Your leaf springs will die quicker with shackles, but it's not as rough as an AAL.

What do you suggest to keep my springs from meeting a premature death? Again, as stated above, something within reasonable cost?

[ATLRoach]

So what would be a good shock to run, that is a reasonable cost? I'm not looking to spend a whole helluva lot since I'm not a hardcore offroader. I just want something that conforms to my needs and isn't going to rape my wallet.

Bilstein HD Struts or OME N91 series struts

[sploosh]

So what would be a good shock to run, that is a reasonable cost? I'm not looking to spend a whole helluva lot since I'm not a hardcore offroader. I just want something that conforms to my needs and isn't going to rape my wallet.



What do you suggest to keep my springs from meeting a premature death? Again, as stated above, something within reasonable cost?

I'd just go with the shackles. When they start to sag by then you'll have enough saved for some OME leaf springs.

[Logan]

Hey if you need a set of shackles, I have a set of Northwestoffroad shackles sitting on the shelf. i bought them about a year ago and ended up not using them and dont plan on using them.

[0stepside3]

Hey if you need a set of shackles, I have a set of Northwestoffroad shackles sitting on the shelf. i bought them about a year ago and ended up not using them and dont plan on using them.

What are the specs on them? How many inches of lift, greasable or not, etc. And what are you asking for them? I don't know how far I am from columbus, but maybe I could pick them up if it'd be cheaper than having them shipped. Thanks for the reply.
-Mike

[Logan]

the rear is 2 5/8" longer than stock so that would give 1 5/8"
of lift. they are non-greaseable. gold-cad plated. I paid 75 for them, 20 bucks sounds good to me and ill ship them to you. Just let me know if your interested.
Logan

[link817]

i would look to wheelers to outfit your lift w/ some OME shocks. I had them on the front, very nice. I am using them on the rear and are extremely pleased w/ how they perform.

[sploosh]

i would look to wheelers to outfit your lift w/ some OME shocks. I had them on the front, very nice. I am using them on the rear and are extremely pleased w/ how they perform.

Yeah, mine ride great even with the AAL.

[0stepside3]

i would look to wheelers to outfit your lift w/ some OME shocks. I had them on the front, very nice. I am using them on the rear and are extremely pleased w/ how they perform.

You lost me? I'm still new to all this toyota stuff, this being my first toyota. I got the decision of the lift from the help of a guy in Alabama, "bray" on the forum. He was quite helpful in helping me decide what was best for my needs. I replied to RamToolTaco about the shackles and will get those from him. So, link, please elaborate on what you mean please? :newbie:

[HillBilly_Young01]

I've been lookin at that lift for my taco also. When you get it instaled, let me know what i'm gettin into as far as instalation and ride quality.
Thanks.

[sploosh]

Agree with the rear leafs "dying quicker" and also agree with the "not as rough as AAL". Still would do shackles though.

Well I'm glad you agree with a fact.

[0stepside3]

Well I'm glad you agree with a fact.


Impressive :clap: , only a month late catching onto that post :rolleyes: Just kiddin with you. I got the shackles from Logan a week or so back, will probably wait to put them on until I got the cash together to get the OME springs/shocks.

Mike

[sploosh]

I didn't catch that till I reread the thread. The douche bag is banned anyway.

[sploosh]

Yeah, wait and do it all at once. It'd look funny running ass high anyway.

[TrdTaco868]

ok ive scrapped the hole SAS. realized i wouldn't really go anyplace that i needed it and plus me and my dad will start working on a Trail rig in the future. so i thought about the SAW 2.0 (better for DD) and wanted to get the OME rear leafs Springs. How much of a lift do they exactly give you? The whole setup was going to be the SAW's cranked to about 2.75 with an arb and hopefully around 2.5 in there rear. then i was planning on getting a 2" BL so i could clear 33's. What do yall think?

[link817]

are you going w/ a 33 10.5, you will be able to clear that size tire w/ out rubbing w/ the body/saw setup, but if you want the 33 12.50 you better go w/ a 3 inch bodylift.

[sploosh]

You could probably run 33x12.50's no prob with the SAWs cranked to 3" and high angle boots with a 1" or 2" BL. That's what I recently decided to do. With a 1" you'd have to pound your fender seams flat and it would still rub a little, 2" it would probably good. Also you'll have to modify the ARB mounts for the BL and the rear bumper mounts as well. I think RamTool has 33x12.50's with no body lift on adjustable coilovers as far as I know.

[Logan]

Im running 33 12.5 on about 3 inches of coilover lift. Not ideal but i dont rub at all on the street no matter how hard i corner etc. However, I just ordered a set of donahoe coilovers, and will be ordering my 2 inch BL this week. Ill post up to let you guys know the out come. Another thing to keep in mind is I havent really had a chance to do any real wheelin with this setup. I used to run 33 10.5 w/ this lift with absolutely no problems off road whatsoever. WHEEL BACKSPACING IS IMPORTANT TOO!!

[sploosh]

What's your BS on your wheels? The ones I was looking at getting are 3.75" 15x8 black steel wheels. Oh, and when were you planning on doing the work? I'll be in PLDC till March 8th but I would be glad to lend a hand if you haven't done it by then.

[sploosh]

Donahoe....That must be nice. :(

[0stepside3]

Donahoe....That must be nice. :(


My thread got jacked! :rolleyes: :D I'm honored! hah

[sploosh]

Your thread had died. We brought it back to life. Besides, didn't you already decide on your lift?

[0stepside3]

Your thread had died. We brought it back to life. Besides, didn't you already decide on your lift?


I wasn't complaining about it. As for the decision on my lift, I've kinda decided on it. I'm not sure where I'm going with it after the OME up front. Haven't decided whether to use the shackles I bought from Logan, or go with an AAL. It's basically all relative to what I get back on my taxes I guess.
Probably go with this if I get enough back (from Wheelers):

COMPLETE OME SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED for 98-04 TACOMA: 1069.00 Includes shocks, coils, leaf springs, trim packer, greasable shackles and bushings, greasable polyurethane fixed spring eye bushing set, exhaust hanger, extended rear brake line (DOT Rubber Type) and u-bolts! We include pieces that are normally overlooked by other dealers. Normally we'd supply 881 coils with N91S and N85 shocks but if you have a preference let us know. The price is the same regardless of which coils or shocks you choose.

PS- What'd you edit the post for, you can flame me...I won't cry :D

[Alan11116]

Hey man,
I've got some OME rear shocks with about a year on them, if you are interested.

[sploosh]

PS- What'd you edit the post for, you can flame me...I won't cry :D

How was I to know? J/K, I edited for spelling.

[Logan]

Ive got the pro comp rockcrawlers, 15x8, 3.75. They are the ones on parks' website and also i think on wheelers website. As for the work i think i should have everything here late feb-early march timeframe. Ill be doing it at my work so itll be inside and i wont have to worry about getting it finished in a hurry to drive. gotta love company trucks!! but yea id be grateful for an extra set of hands if your interested.

[Logan]

Donahoe....That must be nice. :(


lol...well i scrapped the whole allpro setup and decided on these and some camburg arms.....the hoes' are only 50 bucks or so more than saws!! if it makes you feel better, your saws started my change of plans!!!

[0stepside3]

Hey man,
I've got some OME rear shocks with about a year on them, if you are interested.


We'll see, money is kinda tight right now... Payments on the taco are killin me :(

[sploosh]

Ive got the pro comp rockcrawlers, 15x8, 3.75. They are the ones on parks' website and also i think on wheelers website. As for the work i think i should have everything here late feb-early march timeframe. Ill be doing it at my work so itll be inside and i wont have to worry about getting it finished in a hurry to drive. gotta love company trucks!! but yea id be grateful for an extra set of hands if your interested.

I'm getting the same wheels. I don't like 4 wheel parts but the shipping is cheaper than wheelers. I graduate from PLDC on March 8th so if you aren't done yet I'll help out. I'd like to learn how to body lift a Taco anyway.
I guess a small body lift is in my future too. Maybe a 1" or 2" so I can run basically the same setup as you have. Here's my plans:

I'm getting high angle inner CV boots and replacing the outers too first off so I can crank my SAWs up all the way (and take that retarded diff drop off). Then I'm putting a 1" lift shackle in the rear for a little more room. Right now it's about 2" up front and 2.5" rear, that would make it 3" front 3.5" rear, plus the 2" body lift I'd have all kinds of room for 33x12.50's. I think that's pretty much the same setup as you're going to run but with SAWS and stock UCA's. Do you have an AAL/shackle in the rear or just an AAL?

[Alan11116]

We'll see, money is kinda tight right now... Payments on the taco are killin me :(
I hear ya, man! Make those payments, first!

[TrdTaco868]

well SAW's are out of the question now. (long ass story) so im going with a toytec Topplate spacer with 882's and a 1" body so i can support an arb bumper. the lift will clear 33x1250x15.

I was thinking about running those TRXS Super swamps. Anyone heard about those.

[Logan]

Do you have an AAL/shackle in the rear or just an AAL?

Neither..right now im running just a block. I cant decide what to do on the rear just yet. 63"chevys, aal, shackle????? I cant make up my mind!!!!

[sploosh]

You might try OME leaf packs. I'm staying with the alcan 2.5" AAL, adding a Toytec 1" shackle to that. My AAL doesn't really ride that bad so I'll stick with it for a while.

[sploosh]

well SAW's are out of the question now. (long ass story) so im going with a toytec Topplate spacer with 882's and a 1" body so i can support an arb bumper. the lift will clear 33x1250x15.

I was thinking about running those TRXS Super swamps. Anyone heard about those.

How much lift would that be with spacers on 882's? If you put a winch in it I think it will eventually sag but with just the bumper you might be good. I would strongly suggest getting some sort of coilovers in the long run though, especially if you're going to throw an 80 pound winch in it too. Just my :2cents:

[TrdTaco868]

well it gives you 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 " of lift. and i have a friend that has run the 882's for a while and said they have only sagged that first little bit and they've been great since. but will just see what happens in the future

[0stepside3]

Alan, how much you want for those OME rear shocks?

Also, anyone know any other places to get the OME N91S fronts for less than $200 ?

[0stepside3]

Okay, my mind may be changing; again. I'm looking into getting these coilovers:

Fabteck (http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/subpages/fabtech_toyota_2wd_1.htm)

Question is, based on what I've said my needs are, which would be my best bet? The basic kit, or the performance kit (rebuildable)?

Or, should I just stick with the OMEs? I've got a ticket that I'll have to pay for soon. Clocked going 78 in a 55, GSP knocked it down to 68 though. It's still gonna be a rough ticket to pay :(

Thanks for any advice.

-Mike

[sploosh]

I wouldn't get either one. The new Sway-a-way 2.0 coilovers are under $700 and are better than either. I wouldn't mess with fabtech unless it's their 2.5" dirtlogic, and then Sway-a-way makes that one too.

You can get those SAW's and an AAL/shackle combo for the same price as an OME lift.

[0stepside3]

I wouldn't get either one. The new Sway-a-way 2.0 coilovers are under $700 and are better than either. I wouldn't mess with fabtech unless it's their 2.5" dirtlogic, and then Sway-a-way makes that one too.

You can get those SAW's and an AAL/shackle combo for the same price as an OME lift.


Damnit, there's too much thought that has to go into this. I wanna do it right the first time. I don't wanna go half assed and have to redo everything again next year or something. Damnit Damnit Damnit!

[sploosh]

Then get the SAW's. ;)

[Logan]

dont waste your money on the fabtechs unless you get the DL coilovers, but if your going to do that you might as well get some SAWs. I got the basic fabtech on my truck and it rides absolutely horrendous compared to other coilovers. Im swithching these out for different ones in the near future. Dont make the same mistake i made!!! its an expensive one!!!

[sploosh]

Still doing the BL Logan?

[TrdTaco868]

do it right..get the saw's...point and case. OME's are shitty from my dealings with them.....my left front OME 882 cracked and broke and almost made me wreck after pounding them offroad. so that was around $400 wasted (struts-coils) kept the rear just returned it stock today.

[Logan]

well im really draggin my ass on my stuff. Everytime i thinki know what i want to do i change my mind or think of something that might work better. I think im just gonna go with a 1". still waitin on the tax return though too.

[sploosh]

I know what you mean. Have you heard of the suspension setup I'm planning on? 8" on 35's.

[Logan]

I know what you mean. Have you heard of the suspension setup I'm planning on? 8" on 35's.


yeah that sounds like it should be a solid combo. at the rate im going...everyones gonna be sas'd before i even make up my mind!!!!!!!!!!!

[tigerfan00]

i wont be sas'd but im certainly hoping to get something started here soon on the truck...im itchin bad to get something done to it and come meet up with yall for a run

[0stepside3]

Ok y'all, I got the BL installed. Now I'm looking into the OME's also. Is there a shock set that is as good as the OME for less than $219/pair? I don't know what the billy's cost... or any other options? Thanks

[04tacodrvr]

not really that i've seen, the coils aren't bad but the sruts are whats most expensive.
i have the full ome on my truck and i love it for what it is.
-daniel

[sploosh]

Can't you just swap them out with your existing coils and reuse the struts that are on it?

[0stepside3]

Can't you just swap them out with your existing coils and reuse the struts that are on it?


I've heard that the stock struts are too short.... or something like that. If I can go with using the stock struts, then $139 for the coils is pretty good looking. I don't know.