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83 Pick up Suspension options?? OME opinions pls :)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by stinkyspice, Sep 29, 2014.

  1. Sep 29, 2014 at 7:18 PM
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    stinkyspice

    stinkyspice [OP] Well-Known Member

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    hey guys i have my tacoma and am pretty much done building it. just need my aluminium Front bumper form relentless :)( waiting for him to offer them again).
    and i got all my info from this site and my truck turned out great! thanks to all your guys help!

    now i picked up a 83 toyota pick 4x4 sr5 witht the 22r motor up. and dont see much info or options on aftermarket suspension. i know that they make 3 or 4 inch lift springs for them but i dont want to lift it that much. i want to keep it as close to stock height as possible. but it has a tired old suspension. i saw that old man emu made springs for these trucks. and was wandering if any body had any experiences or suggestions on them. i see that they say 0-2 inches of lift. and that there is a light med and heavy spring rates. now does the light springs not lift it at all and the heavy's are 2 inches, with mediums being in the middle and 1 inch? i just want to better understand and get some opinions on the OME leaf springs before i pull the trigger. thanks in advance for any help!!

    and i cant find an early pick up section on here. if there is one maybe you guys can direct me to it :)
     
  2. Sep 29, 2014 at 11:48 PM
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    4WD

    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Grey wire MOD, deck plate, diff breather MOD, 2nd gen. OME 883# on Tundra 5100's, OMD custom 3" leafsprings, rear shock relocation, Ivan Stewart TRD rims w/285/75/16's, '02 bumper MOD, Famous Fabrications sliders , LED interior/exterior lights, bed bar, Custom tube bumper, Old school KC day lighters,Red Ring 8" HID flood, Kenwood vhf 2M.. umm some other shit I'm forgetting right now
    I'd just add a couple Chevy springs to your existing probably , I'd have to see them for sure, I'd be willing to bet they'd be ok to refresh, probably needs bushings by now tho' with the age... put up some pics if you have any, I miss my '83....

    heres some rebuilts,,,

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  3. Oct 11, 2014 at 2:16 PM
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    stinkyspice

    stinkyspice [OP] Well-Known Member

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    here are some pictures of it. i haven't crawled under it yet to get pictures of the suspension.

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  4. Oct 11, 2014 at 2:45 PM
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    I had OME springs on mine.. They ride nice and don't net much lift.. And they're for sale.. I put about 250 miles on them and went to RUF..
     

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