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Question on suspension upgrades OME 886/5100s

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jcareyDFW, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. Mar 6, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    jcareyDFW

    jcareyDFW [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tried adding this to another thread covering a similar topic but haven't gotten much in the way of responses. I did search the forum and was able to extract some information but still had a few questions.
    I'm looking to upgrade the suspension on my DCSB TRD OR and am getting overwhelmed with all the possible combinations. I am already running 1.25" spidertrax spacers on all four wheels. The following is what I am intending to go with and I'd appreciate any input on whether or not my expectations are realistic or not.
    Planning to do now:
    1) OME 886 Coils
    2) Bilstein 5100s set to stock height (also considering the OME struts but 5100s seem to be preferred)
    3) 1/2" top plate spacers
    4) Diff drop kit (is this a bad idea?)
    5) Carrier bearing drop (necessary, suggested?)
    6) AAL in the rear
    What I'm hoping to achieve:
    - A slightly front end high stance, not a west coast "dude bro" stance but slightly higher. No offense to any dude bros that happen to be reading, just not my style.
    - I'm hoping to fit a 33x10.50R16 on my stock OR rims, hoping this is possible due to the spacers. Out of curiosity could I expect 285/75R16 tires fit my setup?
    - Hoping to end up with a truck slightly more capable than stock. The extent of my "wheeling" is limited to that which is necessary for accessing sometimes remote areas for camping, fishing, and hunting.
    Future plans:
    7) Upper control arms (unless necessary now)

    Sorry for the long post, hoping you guys can fill me in on stuff I may have overlooked or may just have completely wrong.
    Thanks.
     
  2. Mar 7, 2020 at 2:48 AM
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    Mr-Paul

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    My set-up on Access Cab: I have OME-885 with 5100s on the front 1.5” tapered rear blocks and 5100s. Stock UCA set for 2.5 degrees Caster ( couldn’t get more). I needed to install the ECGS front diff bushing for vibes from lift. Rear tapered blocks did not give vibes. I tried 2” flat blocks and had rear vibes on deceleration.

    I suggest NOT installing 1/2” top blocks. It will add an extra 1” of lift which is not needed with the OME coils and will give lift that will need new upper control arms. Drop diff not needed for me. Didn’t need carrier drop with taper blocks; you might need them with AAL.

    I am totally happy with the lift block ride. No wheel hop on hard acceleration. I initially planned the AAL but were out of stock. I am not going to get them. If you want heavier rear weight capacity, get them.
     
  3. Mar 7, 2020 at 2:53 AM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    That's for sure a dude bro stance. The sagging of the truck world.
     

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