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OME 90021 struts- thoughts?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by fishead, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. Apr 19, 2014 at 5:06 PM
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    fishead

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    I know, I know OME has been beaten to death and I did search...

    With 90,000 miles on my completely stock 2009 doublecab trd offroad I'm looking for an suspension upgrade. I've decided to go with ome 883 coils, and have been going back and forth between the 90000 sports and the old n140s nitrochargers- main hang up was the older version was valved softer which I like since my trucks a daily driver. Now I see toytec and headstrong off road are showing another option, the 90021 sports, a softer version of the 90000. Anyone have experience with the 90021 shocks and how they compare to the n1402 or 90000?
     
  2. Apr 21, 2014 at 7:34 AM
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    same question here.
     
  3. May 1, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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    So far I love my 90000 with 884s I got 2 1/2 inches of lift and it rides great, better than stock and handles better. I would think the 883s would be real smooth...
    I do have the sport and the sport shocks are stiff....
     
  4. Nov 1, 2014 at 7:03 AM
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    Bumping this thread as I too am curious if anyone has any real world experience with the OME 90021.
     
  5. Apr 29, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    Bump. Anyone with more info? Trying to decide between both OME models and 5100s.
     
  6. May 5, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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  7. May 5, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    They're good shocks. I have had 5100s and 90021s.

    That said, I only swapped because the 5100 rears didn't work with my rear lift. OME shocks cost me a lot more than the 5100s did, and I can't tell a difference in ride. I have the OME clang from my front shocks when I go over bumps, which doesn't bother me but is something that I'd be okay not having to hear.

    So.. if you can use 5100s - get them. If you can't, the 90021s are not creating any sacrifices.
     
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  8. May 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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    It's been exactly a year (minus 4 hours) since the last post here. What's the verdict on the ride difference for others at this point. I'm about the pull the trigger on the 90021's with 885 coils up front and the 1.5" rear progressive matched with OME 60091 rear shocks from Wheelers. Think that's a good choice there? Should give about 2" in front and 1.5" in back and still have a slight forward rake (which I'm a fan of).

    @T4RFTMFW What is this "clank" you talk about? Never heard of that in my research. Thanks!
     
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    I'm running 5100s with 885s and an ARB front bumper (no winch)...it's smooth and rides awesome.
     
  10. May 5, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    Complete Old Man Emu Kit w/ Dakar Leaf Pack - 05+ Tacoma

    Coil Selection: 885X

    Strut Selection: 90021 Soft Ride Strut

    Strut Assembly: Add Strut/Coil Assembly
     
  11. May 5, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    There's an internal metal bump stop in the OME shocks.

    Do a google search for "tacomaworld OME clunk"
     
  12. May 5, 2017 at 9:25 PM
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    Ordered this afternoon from Wheelers:

    OME 2885 front coils (1.75-2")
    OME 90021 front struts with driver-side 1/4" lean spacer
    Strut Assembly with all new hardware/bushes
    OME 60091 rear shocks
    Wheelers 3-leaf progressive rear AAL (1.5")
    Shipping = $72 from Oregon to Wyoming
    Total = $1044.45 with forum discount

    How'd I do? I'm new to the lifting world with only 6 months of serious research and this is what I ended up taking. Thanks!

    - Scott
     
  13. May 5, 2017 at 9:26 PM
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    Cool. Thanks for letting me know. I'll look into it. I ask because I JUST ordered the 90021 struts matched to the 885 coils. Does that setup also have the clank? Why in the world would they do that? Oy.
     
  14. Sep 4, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    I have the 5100s with the 883 up front and after 2 failed sets of 5100s in the rear I just switched over to the OME 60091s out back. I would like to go with the 90021s up front next time but am concerned about the lunking issue. So OME has not addressed that issue ?
     
  15. Sep 9, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    I have no such noise with my set up......?????
    G
     
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    I've been running the 90021's since May and it has been great. Firm enough, but smooth and playful. Makes it easy to blitz the forest roads (with tires aired down) and keep my wife happy.
     
  17. Sep 10, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    And you do not have the clunking sound that some have mentioned? :confused:
     
  18. Sep 10, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    Not at all....
     
  19. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:46 AM
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    Awesome . Thank you for the reply . Much appreciated !
     
  20. Sep 11, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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    Thank you sir I appreciate the reply !
     

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