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Rough country suspension vs. ARB suspension

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ReeceRiley, Jul 14, 2020.

  1. Jul 14, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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    ReeceRiley

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    I’m look at getting suspension on my truck and I’ve begun shopping around, I found one guy who will do the arb ome nitrocharger sport Kit for $2000 and another guy who will do the rough country 3in suspension lift kit N3 struts and v2 shocks for $1500. What do you guys think is a better deal? And how big will the difference be?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Almost everything I have seen from Rough Country is a spacer lift. Basically you get "the look" of a lift with no performance gains - usually a performance decrease.

    I'd go with OME over any Rough Country option any day.

    If you decide that you disagree and go with the Rough Country, think twice if it is one of the "kits" that require cutting and drilling into your frame. I was looking at a 2nd gen for sale but it has a 4" Rough Country lift that has the front crossmember all mangled up, so I immediately passed.
     
  3. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    Good to know, although this is a shock replacement, I would think you would get better performance out of these?
     
  4. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    Would suggest another lift kit in a similar price range to the rough country ones?
     
  5. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    Only heard negative things about rough country but never had it myself. ARB/OME Would be the clear choice if I was choosing. Might look at bilstein 5100 or 6112 too.
     
  6. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    Alright thanks
     
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    Who is this guy?
     
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    They are a vendor on here that can get you the suspension you are looking for.
    ;)
     
  10. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    I just started a conversation, is that how I get in contact with them?
     
  12. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    Yes sir. That's a start
    They are busy and may take a day or 2 to get back to you
     
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    Yeah, Marie is great. She's highly knowledgeable and should get back to you pretty quick.
     
  14. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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    Are those the installed prices? or just the parts? Did you plan to install yourself?
     
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    OME 881 coils with OME nitrochargers shocks up front. TC UCA's OME Dakars with extra leaf in the rear. Warn 8000 winch with 80ft custom braided synth line. Custom 60ft synth extension. All pro tube bumper, Hi-lift jack, Safari Snorkel, Wilco tiregate. 2019 Jeep JLUR.
    OME for sure. You might want to consider some aftermarket UCA'S if you have room in the budget.
    Though not absolutely necessary, they will help in getting better numbers during your alignment.

    I'm on my 2nd full OME lift.
     
  17. Jul 14, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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