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Toytec 3" best seller life question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kreep, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. Dec 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
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    kreep

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    I know I know, another lift question.
    I'm sorry fellas but this is all new to me.

    I'm thinkning about getting this lift from Toytec. ----OME3-05-AL----
    Included in kit:
    FRONT: (2) OME 884 standard/light load front lift coil springs
    Optional med and heavy coils can be selected but require OME N140S shocks sold separately
    Also includes ToyTec Top plate spacers for a full 3" front lift & (6) top plate studs.
    REAR: (2) 2" lift ToyTec Add-a-leafs by Alcan spring (a long add-a-leaf for the best ride), w/OEM style anti-friction Pads, & new leaf spring center pins.



    I plan on going with the 885 coils as well as Blistien 5100 all around.
    Question is two fold. Anyone have this lift? Thoughts on it? Can I set the Billies to 2.5" on the front without any ride issues?
     
  2. Dec 22, 2009 at 10:37 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    w/ that setup, u get the lift from the coils. if u get the 5100's, u set them at 0 and get the lift strictly from the coils. if u just want the 2.5" of lift, just get the billies and dont mess w/ the OME coils
     
  3. Dec 22, 2009 at 10:55 PM
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    X2, the billies are not extended travel so I would not crank them up any when installed with OME.
     
  4. Dec 23, 2009 at 5:13 AM
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    Why do you want the 5100s?? The OME shocks and springs are made to go together- The shocks are valved for those springs. So if you are going

    If you do want the 5100s- Just get those. If you want the OME springs-Get them with the OME shocks imho.
     
  5. Dec 23, 2009 at 8:43 AM
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    I want the springs for the lift and I assumed the 5100's would give me a better ride quality over the OEM.
    This isn't the case?
     
  6. Dec 23, 2009 at 8:49 AM
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    Yes 5100's would give better ride than OEM(Original Equipment Mfr). But OME(Old Man Emu) Springs work best with OME(Old Man Emu) shocks.

    I hope this makes more sense. I mix up OEM and OME all the time.
     
  7. Dec 23, 2009 at 9:01 AM
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    Ya that can get a little confusing.
    So I'm looking at this now?
    2.5" AAL OME 885 springs OME front shocks And then leave the rear shocks the way they are now?


    If that's the case I guess this is the better route
     
  8. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    5100's would be better than stock, but u dont adjust them any higher than 0" lift
     
  9. Dec 24, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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    Exactly. Made easy. You won't be disappointed.
     
  10. Dec 24, 2009 at 8:10 AM
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    What Toytec said- I have all the same parts as in that kit- Totally worth it!! (and no wait for the 5100s on backorder)
     
  11. Jan 2, 2010 at 11:42 AM
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    Well I bought the OME kit and am just waiting for it to be delivered.
    I went with the top plate spacers, does that mean I will need new UCA's?
     
  12. Jan 2, 2010 at 1:05 PM
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    What did the kit end up costing you?
     
  13. Jan 2, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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    Yes, you'll need extra camber and caster adjustment to get decent alignment at 3" of lift.
     
  14. Jan 2, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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    With shipping it was $1,030 ish.
    Shipping was pricey, around $300, as I'm in Vancouver Canada.
     
  15. Jan 2, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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    Would it be nuts to ride it around for about a month without new UCAs?

    Just bought a house and move in on the 15th. Time to start pinching pennies.
     
  16. Jan 2, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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    Brunes, did you install in Upper Control Arms or did you opt out of the additional spacers?
     
  17. Jan 3, 2010 at 1:23 PM
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    Should be fine for short trips without the UCAs. If you do any significant highway driving it might get dicey.
     

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