1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

2nd Gen Front Shock Options for Lift with OME Coils

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by billygoat, Oct 12, 2016.

  1. Oct 12, 2016 at 11:44 AM
    #1
    billygoat

    billygoat [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2012
    Member:
    #75588
    Messages:
    344
    Gender:
    Male
    American Southwest
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD Offroad 4x4
    6” Fabtech Lift, 35’s, lots o’ goodies
    What are the front shock options for a 2nd gen Tacoma with OME lift coils? I'm replacing my rear shocks (blown out nitrochargers) with Fox 2.0's, and am assuming the front OME's will be on their way out if the rears are already leaking, but I'm not finding a whole lot of options for the front without buying an entire coilover setup. If it weren't for the price, I would throw some Fox coilovers on there because they are revalvable/rebuildable and Fox is awesome, but I just can't afford that right now. Unexpected repairs have set me back nearly 2k in the past couple months already (skid plate went missing, ball joints, clutch, rear shocks, etc).

    I'm hesitant to go with Bilstein 5100's because when I installed them on my last truck (Nissan Hardbody) the ride was so bumpy I couldn't even drink coffee on my way to work. They cornered great, but slow speeds were a bit rough. The roads here are uneven and cracked as hell due to the constant thaw/refreeze cycle. So far I'm seeing Bilstein 5100, Eibach Pro, and OME Nitrocharger Sport (50% more expensive than Billies?). Can anyone compare these? Are there any that I'm missing? I'd love a remote reservoir, but again, I can't swing a new coilover setup right now. The front is heavy with a steel bumper and winch btw. I'm running 885 coils on an access cab 4x4.
     
  2. Oct 12, 2016 at 11:46 AM
    #2
    Texoma

    Texoma IG: Triple C Chop Shop

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2011
    Member:
    #50374
    Messages:
    18,959
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris(Topher)
    Lago Vista, TX
    Vehicle:
    10 Taco 4x4
    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    Stick with the OME front shocks with OME front springs.
     
  3. Oct 12, 2016 at 11:52 AM
    #3
    billygoat

    billygoat [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2012
    Member:
    #75588
    Messages:
    344
    Gender:
    Male
    American Southwest
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD Offroad 4x4
    6” Fabtech Lift, 35’s, lots o’ goodies
    I just saw there are two different OME Sport shocks for the front--the 90000 and 90021, and the latter is valved a bit softer. Has anyone tried the 90021?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top