Bilstein 5100 vs. OME vs. Pro Comp

Ok so after a ton of reading both here and Toyota Nation I've narrowed down my lift options to these three. Aside from the obvious reasons such as Bilsteins are adjustable up to 2.5", OME's are an awesome setup, and Pro Comp 3" lift (with coils, AALs, & shocks) is cheap. What really is the difference? What makes OME so awesome? Why is Pro Comp Pro Crap? and how much better are the Bilsteins at dampening than the stock TRD's?
I have enough $ to get the OME setup but I don't want an overkill lift on just my daily driver Prerunner. Eventually I do hope to hit some trails but I don't plan to jump the truck. Basicaly I'd like a nice smooth ride and be able to fit my 33's under the fenders. ​

 

So I can understand Pro Comp being lower quality. But if I went with OME would that be an overkill? How much better, if at all, would the ride be compared to Bilies set at .85 with OME springs?

 

The OME setup works well. If you get the Dakar leaf springs, get the matching OME shocks and you'll be happy. I ran that set up on my 2002 Tacoma and loved it. I currently am running Alcans with 5100s on my 2005 and am happy as well, but the Dakars and Alcans are two different types of springs (progressive versus linear). You'll pay more for the Alcans, but you can order exactly what you want and they are made here in America which should be worth something. They are also painted so they are protected from the elements better than the Dakars.

 

Thanks for the info on rear springs but I already have a 1.5" AAL. So for the rear I was planning on just changing out the shocks. Is this a bad idea?

 

For $99 (Toytec), Procomp shocks in the rear will work just fine in your application. These nitrogen shocks have longer travel, and will provide better control than stock shocks anyways. At this price they won't brake the bank and they'll serve your needs. Maybe not your "wants"?

If you do get serious about suspension upgrades later, you could change the Procomp shocks out. Suspensions are a system of matching and complimentary components which are always the preferred choice.

There will allways be plenty of people here that will help you spend your money.

 

I've read that OME shocks are better in the offroading case because the shocks doesn't get as hot compared to the Bilsteins. OME shocks will continue to be smooth while Bilsteins heat up and have less "dampening" offroad.

I think we're on the same boat here, daily driving vehicles with little to no offroad so maybe Bilsteins and the OME coils would be good enough. Since you already have the AAL, I think all you would need is this and and this. You should call Downsouth Motorsports to get the TW discount too.

Billys - $290 Bilsteins
$170 + shipping (I believe Neubs is giving discounts for Toytec)

Approximately $460
How does this sound?

Or check out the current group buy

Hope this helps in a way.

I was thinking about going with the same set up with SecretSquirrel because I wanted the 3" lift from the leaf pack, but since I probably won't be going offroad much I don't think the full leaf pack is worth it.

 

This much I figured with the rears but I want a matching setup at each corner. Thanks for the advise.

I was trying to get down to the bottom of why everyone loves 5100's. I was hoping it was more than a bandwagon thing. But it looks like it fits the bill for many on here. So, DownSouth will sell these things even cheaper than $299? Is that $290 shipped? I actually found OME 885's for $153 on wheelersonline. Yea I considered the group buy but I want at least 3" and it looks like 5100's can't be set at 1.75 to acheive this. Thus my interest in OME's with 5100's set at .85. A member just did this last week and claimed 3.35" of lift up front. Only problem for me would be that my 1.5" AAL wouldn't be high enough for the front unless the fronts sagged.

 

LOL. Then I guess we really do think alike. I don't want my Taco to look like a bulldog either that's why I was considering the 3" leaf pack from All Pro or OME (2.75 or 3" I forget) ones from trdparts4u.com.

But isn't our truck's rear end already higher than the front?

Can you link me to the site with AAL you're talking about? I don't think wheelersonline is a site.

 

^ that's the one thanks!

 

Sounds like it! Our tacos are already 1.5" higher in the back than the front right out of the box. So I added an AAL from 4wheelparts. There's one about 3 miles from my house and they just so happened to have a pair in stock. Not sure if it's 1.5" or 2" but the rep said it's the one sold with 3" lift kits. I think you can purchase the same one here for $79.99. A leaf pack would be an easier install for sure but also more $. I did the AAL install myself (which was a Pain) and saved some cash. As of now the rear is level with the front (w/my Revtek 3").

 

i am looking to upgraded suspension for my 4wd v6 trd offroad with a 6inch lift but i have called every where and searched this site and 4x4grace and cnt find shit im looking for coils and struts upfront and shocks in the rear but i cant find a company besides procomp that sell struts and shocks and coils long enough for a 6inch not even bilstein
anyone have any other suggestions

 

I'm in the process of scraping my pro comp lift and going with spindles, billies all the way around and expo pack....It was an expensive lesson. Although the pro comp lift wasn't bad,,it's rather stiff off road.