Installed my OME kit today

A friend and I installed my OME kit today it took right at 2 hours to complete the front, rear and dakar leaf springs. I am so happy it is installed, now I need to get some new tires.

Sorry I don't have the measurements before the lift but after it is 37 inches from the ground going through the middle of the wheel to the start of the fender.

 

Lookin' Good! Def need some new tires to fill the void.

A few questions:

UCA's?
Did you get a full 3" lift?
Spacer?
Pre-Assembled Shock & Spring?
Was everything pretty much remove/replace?
Materials list, tools list?
ETA on new wheels/tires?

Thanks!

 

Looks good, good job.

 

Looks good. I cant decide whether I want 5100's with eibach's or OME.

 

I am still using the stock uca's, I ened up getting 2.5" lift no spacer. The strut and spring was pre-assembled.
Everything was pretty much remove and replace it was easier then I expected.

I picked up this deal when it was offered from headstrong.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/de...road-complete-ome-suspension-kit-special.html


I wish I could give a date on new tires, but I am recently out of work so it will be longer then I was wanting before I get new tires.


I am very pleased with the ride it feels smoother than the stock ride did.

 

Please pm me once you get an alignment done, im wondering if proper camber can be achieved with stock UCA's with the full OME 3" kit.
Also did you have to extend your brake lines?
Any drive shaft vibrations?

 

He should be able to get a good alignment and proper camber. I was worried with my Icons but it's near perfect with my stock UCA's at 2.5 and Dakars in the rear. I will get Icon UCA's soon to complete my package but ran short on cash.

 

Truck looks great!

I just put 886's, Dakars, with Nitrocharger sports all around as well. I also installed an ARB bumper (has been on my "things that make your dick hard" list forever). I went with the Camburg upper control arms with the ball joint. I have come to some conclusions that may help others avoid my mistakes:

1) You will get a LOT of lift if your truck is older, so don't worry about getting enough. Mine is an 08 and much higher would require new rear brake lines and would be really hard on CV joint boots.

2) If you do the Camburgs, l, buy them with the joints installed or just cut the factory ones out of the OE UCA with a grinder. It's all about not messing the boot up, and the boot won't come through the hole in the factory uca. You gotta take the boot off. PITA.

3) Pay attention to your vibes before you lift the truck. Once I lifted, I noticed every vibe. Probably should not have read the vibe threads first.



4) If you intend to do the ARB, wait until you get the winch and bumper installed before you even start the lift...or use 885s with just the bumper. Now I have to ride around with this ghetto looking contraption on my shiny bumper until I get the winch...but the ride is much better, and the CV boots don't rub.

 

Looks good except for the weights on the bumper, I have to agree with you that does look ghetto.

 

Just in case anyone else wanted to know. I didn't have any issues with the alignment it is in spec. I didn't have to extend my brake lines. I am not really noticing any vibrations yet.

 

give it a few miles....it will start soon