OME 887 Pic Request

887 with 90021 soft valving OME shocks. EL096R leafs. Recently upgraded to 886 on the Firm valving 90000 shock due to the 887 saggin .

 

Thanks, for the input. I’m definitely still considering the Eibach setup. Decisions! Decisions!

 

How would you describe the ride with the 887s and soft valves OME shocks? That is the setup I almost went with until I started hearing reports of excessive sagging. Did you have that front bumper on with the 887’s???

 

Originally no did not have it and did have the bumper for 4 months till it was a must have the 886 on firm.
The ride on soft and 887 was plush, and soft much like the stock TRD OR but better quality of the stock ride. A touch stiffer but handles the same way, if you know what I mean.

 

See, that is exactly what I’m after ride-wise. I just don’t want to lose much of the lift that I paid for due to sagging. Do you know how much lift the 887s initially gave you and how much you lost before installing the front bumper?

 

I'll echo the 887 ride, very similar to the stock OR ride as being soft but more controlled, it doesnt feel squishy or nose dive under hard breaking, the truck is comfortable but more precise.

Tire selection is also key, I run 46 lb C load Terra grapplers in 285, before it was the same tire in 265.

Some people run heavy stiff E load and that extra weight and stiff sidewall can overpower the suspension.

If you're going to add weight up front later you may want to go 6112 now, the thicker shock will compensate the ride stiffness due to compressing the springs.

I've also heard good things about Dobinson

 

One other thing to add, if set on OME but you're so worried about compressing below 2 inches like an 887 might then buy 888s. Theyll still compress but at least you'll be over 2 inches all the time

It's the same spring only taller and price is similar to the 887s.

 

That’s a good point & I had considered that, but I was trying to avoid new UCA’s and also feared my future tires looking too small.

Initially, I was thinking of going with the 885s because I’m planning on running 265-75-16’s. I figured this would be a good combination, but kept hearing complaints about excessive settling and began to worry that the 885s might not be much higher than stock when finished settling. That’s why I was thinking of bumping up to the 887s to maintain some height.

My thinking was anything close to only 1” lift and I may as well just do the small Headstrong or ToyTec spacer for a lot less money while maintaining factory ride characteristics. So, I thought the 887s might be the answer, but not sure now.

I want to be able to run SCS Ray 10s, Method NV’s, or Method Grids and keep my factory mud guards without rubbing while running DuraTracs 265-75-16s in Load Range C and have a slightly lifted and beefy look.

 

If going more than 2 inches then change your UCAs, if less then 885 or 887 should be fine.

I had both and the ride was fine, I only went up to because I wanted to increase the alignemtent capabilities and since I had it all apart, why not change the springs to something higher.

If your limit is 2 inches and you're going to add weight then go 6112 and set it at the 4/5 perch for a max of 2 inches. Like I said before the shocks are so much thicker they will negate the stiffness of the ride by compressing the springs.

5100s on the left, 6112 on the right.



You can set it and forget it.

 

My gut tells me I’m over-thinking this and to just go with the 887s. Even if they settle, I’ll still be higher than stock and with 265-75-16s mounted on aftermarket wheels, it should give me the ride, look, & capabilities I’m after.

I’ve looked at those Bilstein 6112’s and they are definitely impressive, but I’m not adding any weight and I think they may be more than I really need. Also, I’m a bit leery of the Bilstein finish. I’ve seen quite a few pics of them corroded badly in areas with nasty winters. I once had a set of Ranchos on a 2010 F150 that were finished the same way and they looked terrible after one PA winter.

I go off the beaten path a lot, but I certainly wouldn’t consider myself a hardcore “wheeler!” So, I think I’m going to give the 887s a try. I have an email into Old Man Emu asking them about the reports of excessive settling I keep reading about. Anxious to see how they respond. Still looking at that Eibach kit too.

 

I was reading about Elka and they seem pretty decent and I guess they make their shock bodies out of aluminum which will be more corrosion resistant with all the salt some states/provinces see.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/everything-elka-and-how-they-compare.592209/ for reference

 

What’s the deal with the sway bar relocation kit I keep seeing mentioned with the Eibach kit? I don’t recall seeing that with any of the other kits.

 

You shouldn't need it. It relocates the sway bar further down to eliminate the sway bar rubbing on the coils. However, I think it's only a problem with 2.5" coilovers because of the way the coils and shocks sit. On 5100s you shouldn't rub. I'm on 2.5" of lift and I don't rub.

 

I've had my 887s for over a year now, very happy with them.

Dont get wrapped around the axle about how high the truck is. If it rides and performs the way you like it you'll be happy.

5100s and OME coils are cheap to change your mind without regrets if not happy or you want to bump up in height.

 

You’re absolutely right! I think I’ll give the 887s a whirl. Like you said, it’s very affordable and not permanent.

To be honest, I’m leaning towards the OME NitroCharger shocks (soft valved) over the Bilstein 5100 for two reasons. One, I’ve heard the soft-valved Nitrochargers will provide a softer ride. Second, is my concern over the Bilsteins corroding during the PA winters.

Do you think I am making a mistake?

 

Put them in yourself and your can't go wrong, they are about the price of good pair of running shoes.

 

Yes, I was planning on doing the installation myself. My best friend owns a reputable garage & alignment shop, so that will be a huge help!

 

Nope, the cost is very similar to the Bilsteins and they are made specifically to run with the OME springs. Even if you're not completely satisfied they're cheap enough to change later after running a few thousand miles. Either shocks will be an improvement over stock depending on tire choice.

I like Bilsteins because I've been running them in my previous trucks since 07 without a problem so I kept with them for my 16.

 

Excellent! Good to hear. I think I’ll give the OME shocks a whirl.

As for the back, I was thinking of doing a small 1.5” block. I don’t tow or haul anything heavy on a regular basis and maintain a soft ride is important to me. I want to avoid bouncy since I typically won’t have much weight in the bed.

Am I on the right track with my thinking or should I consider an AAL, mini-pack, or whole leaf pack?

Also, thank you, for all the time you’ve spent helping me. It hasn’t gone unnoticed & I really appreciate it.

 

I went with a 3 leaf progressive from Wheelers, never been a fan of blocks myself but there's plenty of people running them without issues.

If going with an AAL or 3 leaf pack they're all about the same so there's no reason to pay top dollar for something just because it says ICON on it. My 3 leaf pack from Wheelers was 159 for the pair with the thickness of the extra leaves providing the lift instead of re-arching the current pack like a single AAL would do.

Here's my install with the 3 leaf progressive so you can see how it lifts instead of a single block on the axle. I also kept the overload leaf so I get about 2 inches in the rear and maintain the factory rake. I don't want a level truck, any time it's loaded a level truck looks like its dragging its ass around.




Link for the Wheeler's 3 leaf pack that I have for $159 for the set and all hardware.