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Need help deciding on OME lift kit vs Bilstein lift kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mdne04, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. Jul 7, 2012 at 11:52 PM
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    mdne04

    mdne04 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Eduardo
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    OME 3" kit (885's), LR-UCA's, Dakars, Ext. rear brake lines
    I've been scouring TW for information on suspensions and I I'm stuck between the OME lift kit an the the Bilstein lift kit (both from Toytec). My truck is my daily drive. I use it occasionally for sand and mud, but mostly sand. I want to add a plate bumper as well. Anyone with either kit have any input as to which one would better suit my needs?
     
  2. Jul 7, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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    sirsaechao

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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
  3. Jul 8, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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    derekabraham

    derekabraham Living vicariously through everybody

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  4. Jul 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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    DevL

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    If you are gonna add weight... OME.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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    PINS Runner

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    OME 885x coils with OME 9000 shocks, OME N182 rear shocks with AAL for TSB, LC UCA, 17x9 Moto Metal 909, 265x70 General Grabber AT2, hard Leer Tonneau cover (in fall & winter) Bestop Supertop (in spring & summer), Andres Devil Horns, WeatherTech FloorLiners (front & back), Air Lift RideControl air bags, ECGS bushing mod, Tom Wood's double cardan driveshaft, Matt123 skid plate, avid light bar, Rampage 22" LED light bar
    Subscribed.....I'm trying to decide between the same two.
     
  6. Jul 10, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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    4Wheelin4Banger

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    3" OME lift 885s & Dakars riding on 33" KM2s
    OME! Get the shocks & springs designed to go together and give lift.
    885s without a spacer should give you around 2.5" to 2.75" without a plate bumper & add a spacer when you add a bumper.
    A lot of people like the Billies but if you want more than 1.6" of lift Billies pre-load the spring which decreases ride quality.
     

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