OME Dakar heavy leaf springs what shocks 5100?

What shock works with OME Dakar heavy leaf springs. Heard bilstein 5100 work.

 

They would work, but they're a little short. I would recommend Bilstein B110 (longer 5100s). You'll just need to get +4" extended brake lines for the rear then.

 

I don't understand people who get the OME leaf packs and then skimp out on the very shocks that are engineered to go with that exact leaf pack and that spring rate.

 

If they're so well engineered, why are they so damn short? They're the limiting factor in a droop situation, which isn't good for any shock. If they were truly paired together, they'd be longer.

 

Truck has factory lift with 2" blocks from dealership. Checked lines look long enough. Might have been done by dealer. Just need to find shocks. Thanks for the info on bilsteins.

 

They most likely have not touched the rear brake lines. With stock leafs it's not a problem you can't droop that much. With OME, you have a lot more flex while offroad. If you put the b110 on and go offroad, there's a decent chance you'll screw your rear brake lines.

Also there's no factory lift. That was something the dealer added

 

Thanks again. Now I will find shocks and brake lines. Any suggestions for brake lines for 2018?

 

You can get both from @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc.

 

Because they don't sell extended brake lines with the kit due to liability issues, so they use the shock to limit travel. At least that's what ARB USA told me

 

That would make sense. I wonder if they did something different to the shock internally since they know it's a limit strap. Doubtful though.

 

It must not be an issue like you think it is then.

 

Or maybe people with OME rear shocks just aren't lifting a rear tire enough for it to become an issue.

 

Took you advise and called wheeler's. Bilstein shocks, brake line extension & reverse u bolt kit with super bump stops. Delivery tomorrow. Looks like I will be busy Saturday. Thanks again.

 

Awesome, congrats man! Enjoy the day of wrenching.

 

I just put on Dakar Heavy's with Bilstein 5160's and no extended brake lines(?) Hadn't heard that I needed to?

 

Just don’t go out and flex too much before adding the extended brake lines. You’ll end up losing your break fluid which would not be a good thing.

 

How much lift did you get. What's on your bed? I am running a snugtop shell. She squatted bad when fully loaded for a weekend trip.

 

Told by Headstrong I don't need extended lines with the 5160's....

 

It all depends how long they are. If these are the ones you got, they're only 24" long and you don't need longer brake lines. The B110 that I recommended earlier are 27.3" long, which is why longer brake lines are needed.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/s...Shock_with_Reservoir_(PAIR)_-_05__Tacoma.html

 

What grease do use in brushing on OME leaf springs? White lithium, moly, waterproof marine grade, anti seiz or something else?