3" Lift Poll for 4x4

boomski pro comp

 

So anybody know the torque that needs to be on the long bolt that goes through the upper A arms?

 

Trying to finalize my selection.......if even the choice of these setups....which would be the best for light off road wheeling on the weekends (15-20%) and mostly on road mileage......3" Pro Comp Lift w/ Total Chaos UCA and AAL or 3" OME 885 w/spacer (Stock UCA) and Dakar rear?

 

Polls Open 'til Aug 6
I can't vote, ' cause I have no clue
Looking at the LR UCA Group Buy
Can't pass up a good buy, even if I have no use for it
One impulse purchase to force me into getting a lift.
OME w/Dakar's & 885's looking like the best choice.
When I decide, I'll be postin' questions like a noob,
Oh yeah, I am a noob (Mechanically)
Lets see some more votes

EDIT: And Post some info, comments or Pros/Cons of your lift, with your vote

CC

 

i would have to say the nay no my brother to the pro crap lift. call dsm or arb usa they will be able to set you up nice as will toyotec. i would say you can't go wrong with any of those choices.

pro comp might save you a few bucks up front but, it has great potential to be the biggest mistake you ever bolt onto your truck lol. i know it was for me...


check out the vendor review section if you want a back round on the story with a pro comp lift.
also this may very well be the case as it has for a lot of V6 double cabs that they still get way more than 3 inches out of the lift and that it's stiff as hell.


heres the link.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/ve...eelparts-com-pro-comp-what-they-thinking.html

 

i also just got the procomp and it is a great affordable lift

 

you where one of the lucky ones then.

it all depends on what you can tolerate i guess. many many people with the 3 inch pro comp lift get 4 inches of lift or more. anything over 3 inches wreaks absolute havoc on your drive train with out a drop bracket.

yes it is affordable for a complete lift kit but, consider what you are getting for your money and i'm not talking about components here i'm talking about the engineering behind the kit itself.

they have 730 pound spring rates across the board for the 3 inch lift thats way to much for any model of tacoma imho. if you where to call ome and or down south motor sports they routinely set people up with certain specific spring rates to match their needs and what they plan on running ie, plate bumpers winch full skids. in other words to compensate for any additional weight on the truck.

i know guy's that are running full ato skids, a relentless bumper and winch combo sliders and a rear plate steel bumper with a tire swing and rate of spring is just approaching the 700# mark! the pro comp lift is complete over kill also worth noting if you go above 3 inches with any kit designed for 3 inches you lose down travel and also stress key points on your front end.

so you can expect a very short life span out of your cv boots ball joints wheel bearings and differential in its entirety. the last one being a huge repair bill. i vey close to 10,000 in upgrades to my truck including any labor or misc. charges so i'm not shy about spending money on it. this time around i did a lot to it at once and i went with the pro comp due to the cheaper cost compared to the ome lift and if i could do it again i would pick the ome set-up every time! this is my.02 take it or leave it.

 

Like Christian, I voted for them all.

 

what lift will work with this piece of muscle?

 

Fork Lift into the car compactor?

 

Bump



CC

 

That is right! I was amazed at how well the suspension worked on my truck. I have driven many lifted vehicles and many different suspension systems as well, and OME is by far the best out there when it comes to ride. Unless you go full custom and then the sky (adn your wallet ) is the limit. I am however running the "heavy load" setup, which adds a stronger spring to the front and then another leaf to the Dakkar pack in the back. This did stiffen the ride a bit but it is still great and it sits perfect now with the camper top and the ARB bullbar (also the same company as OME).

 

Did you have any problem with your kit making any noises when you press the brake, accelerate from a stop, or turn right or left?

 

Anyone willing to share where you found the best prices on (or where you bought) your OME Lift, and Dakars?
So far, and metaltech4x4 look pretty good.
I just bought the Light Racing UCA from metaltech4x4 thru the Group Buy.
Thanks for any info

And to kill two birds......
The Poll is still open 'til Sunday
Gotta be more than a couple hundred lifts out there


CC

 

CS047R

Stock leaf with an Add a leaf vs the OME/Dakar leaf pack

Front OME 886 coilover with OME struts, compared to stock TRD Bilstein

NOTE: Stock Bilstein strurt broke

Stock Bilstein shock vs OME shock

I really enjoy the OME suspension with Dakar leaf springs.
I added 3 degree toy tec shims to the rear leaf springs to help angle the pumpkin more in line with the driveshaft.

 

I went with OME 885's, OME shocks, and Toytec AAL. Put it on myself....probably won't do that again LOL. Happy with lift though.

 

I originally did the Add a leafs,

but that was only for about 1 year till the passenger side leaf spring broke.


This is when I went to the OME/Dakar Leaf Springs!

 

There is a small vibe at like 10 MPH but thats about it.

 

Before bed bump


CC

 

What caused the OE spring to break? Do you wheel often or was it time and hauling?