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Vote for my 3" lift.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Scope3334, Apr 25, 2012.

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What Lift would you go with if you where me?

Poll closed May 25, 2012.

  1. OME Suspension Lift kit with AAL + new UCA

    17 vote(s)
    10.2%

  2. Bilstein 5100 Suspension Lift kit with AAL + new UCA

    28 vote(s)
    16.9%

  3. OME Suspension Lift kit with Darkar leaf springs + new UCA

    80 vote(s)
    48.2%

  4. Blstein 5100 Suspension Lift Kit with Darkar leaf springs + new UCA

    25 vote(s)
    15.1%

  5. None of the above

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  1. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    Scope3334

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    lol opps.
     
    Scope3334, Apr 25, 2012
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  2. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    OZ-T

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    The Dakars are great for hauling / towing etc
     
    OZ-T, Apr 25, 2012
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  3. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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    Scope3334

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    How are they for ride Stiffer or better than AAL's.
     
    Scope3334, Apr 25, 2012
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  4. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    They ride stiffer than stock unloaded , with a bit of weight on they are good , with a lot of weight on they are awesome

    I can't comment on AAL's I went from my stock Tacoma 4 leaf pack to the Daks
     
    OZ-T, Apr 25, 2012
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  5. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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    I got Wheeler's 3 leaf progressive AAL and the ride is awesome. Doesn't really do dick when it comes to hauling or towing though....that is where the Dakars win out.
     
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  6. Apr 25, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    If not hauling or towing and going just for height and ride quality, what would the better choice be? And I already have the stock TRD 5100s

    thx~!
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2012 at 5:14 AM
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    If you never plan to haul, I honestly don't see why you should spend the extra $ on a full leaf pack. OZ is right that they can be a bit stiff when running unloaded (I sold my Daks to a buddy). As far as the type of AAL, I've never ridden in a truck with a single leaf AAL, so I can't make a direct comparison. I've never regretted put up a little extra cash for the 3-leaf though.

    The only caveat is the Daks will "never" sag, whereas your stock leaf pack will eventually fail.
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2012 at 6:09 AM
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  9. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:05 AM
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    My OME with Dakars will be here tomorrow. I ordered UCA's but it sounds like I may not need them?? Guess we'll find out when I get it installed.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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    I have been really impressed with the OME and Dakar setup. I also have the LR UCA's and am running 285's. The stock truck felt spongy and rode like a car instead of a truck when it was stock. The ride is firmer but not uncomfortable. The truck rides and looks like what Toyota should have marketed as an "off road". I doubt you will be disappointed in OME. I will be towing with mine in a little over a week and can give an idea how it drives while towing.

    Murph
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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    I got 885s and Dakars and love them. Great ride on & off road.
    Not the best suspension lift regardless of price, but it is the best listed and best reasonably priced one.

    Yes.

    All wil do a slight settle right after install. But yes the new OME X don't have the sag problem the old ones did.

    See next responce

    TRDs came with Billies but not 5100s. The 5100s are much better than the Billies that came stock. The Dakars will out last the stock leafs you put any AAL on. I can only compare Dakars to stock leafs never had an AAL and never bothered to get the TSB leafs. They are stiffer than stock & will ride better with some extra weight on them. A local member rode in mine and said it was a lot smother than his (same rear setup) because of the weight of my shell.

    I didn't put new UCAs on mine & it drives fine. Caster isn't within specs but it has no problems and caster doesn't efect tire wear.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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    My front end height is exactly the same today as the day the lift was installed , 22 1/2"
     
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  13. Apr 26, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    No rubber compression? Maybe the send special rubber to the Canadians. :rolleyes:
     
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  14. Apr 26, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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    You mean in the bushings ? IDK , it measures the same as the height I wrote down after lift
     
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  15. Apr 26, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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    After lots of reading on this site I chose the full OME kit from Wheelers, its supposed to be here May 1. :D
     
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  16. Apr 26, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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    GREAT choice, you'll be happy.
    Good luck with the install.
     
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  17. Apr 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    I think you will happy with it as well. Looking forward to see the build thread.:cheers:
     
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  18. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    Well I think I'll be ordering the OME kit tomorrow with the Dakar's and new UCA. Here is my final check list does this look ok?

    OME Suspension Lift -
    with 885X coils
    Top plate spacers
    OME CS047R springs with U bolts (Dakar)
    Diff drop Kit 4X4
    Rear shock stone gaurds
    Assembled front shocks/coils with new bushings
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    Extended Rear brake lines -

    Is there somthing else that im missing if so please let me know. Even if its somthing small.

    I'm still a bit nervous about this kit because of the damn spacers lol and problems with vibrations. It may also be me but will this kit be ok for my truck even though I dont have a bed weight or cap. The thing im most nervous and unsure of is if this kit will give me 3" +/- of lift as well as make level ride with no bro lean. In addition im also thinking about the Icon UCA's - . What is the difference between the UCA's if its worth the money ill get the Icons instead. Last but not least is there a discount code for this order?
     
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  19. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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