Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Ok thanks Oz.

 

Piss, you're right. I multiplied it by 3.281 (m to ft) instead of 2.205 (kg to lb)

 

Whatever you think. I can't speak for others but I am over it. OZ, if you don't mind would you give me your knowledge on my prior question? I installed rear 5100's the other day and I know the specs say 20lbs for the top nut but can't really judge that based on the rubber bushing until you bottom the bushing out which I know is not correct. Where is a good medium to torque the nut to for proper install. As of right now I have the top nut tighten to where the rubber bushing is flush with the top washer. The bushing isn't budging out at all and I have around about 1/4 of the thread showing above the nut. Is this correct for install or should I back the nut out a bit or tighten it more which I don't believe that is that case?

 

I got the same result because the OME coils compensate for the lift. With the 5100's you have set the shocks at 1.75 setting to get close to level. This is achieved by the shock compressing the coil to give you the height. With having the OME 884 coils you achieve the height difference with the coil not the shock so therefore returning the shock back to the zero setting. Hope this makes sense. You basically get the same amount of lift just using different technique/components. That why I said it was a smother ride with having the OME 884 with the 5100 set at 0 over having the oem coils compressed with the 5100. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but having the oem with 5100 set at 1.75 puts more stress on coils and shocks versus having the lift solely lifted by just the coil(884). In short the 884 compensate with height being that they are taller coils than oem so there is no need to stretch them out like you do with the oem coils with 5100's. Hope this answers your question without confusing you ha

 

Yea you definitely do not want to preload the OME coils at all.

 

So do the 886's flex/stuff good? I see a lot if people with the 885's and 887's on here and they look like they're front tires are stuffing very good in the wheel well. Do the 886's do the same cause I haven't seen many with the 886's flexing.

 

Okay now I've gotten an answer to set them at 0 and one to set them at 1.75! Haha which is better?

 

1.75 with OEM ( Toyota ) stock coils , 0 with the OME 884 coils

 

And 0 with 887 correct? and that will put me at the same height as stock coils with them set at 2.5?

 

Setting 0 with any OME coil (884,885,886,887, etc). Preloaded settings for stock(toyota) coils to achieve lift.

 

Yes at 0

No , 887's will get closer to 3" with no additional front weight

 

Awesome so they should get me similar since I have the steel bumper! Thanks a ton!

 

One last question. These are the correct coils to purchase? It says 4Runner or FJ only but I've heard they work with Tacomas. Just want to be sure before hitting purchase.

https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/fj-f...ribute_select-coil=887(2010+4RunnerHeavyDuty)

 

How much does your bumper weigh ?

 

90 pounds.

 

Yes

 

So with the 90 pound bumper I should go 887s? Probably gonna need some new UCAs huh?

 

I think you'll be fine with 887's , they just won't provide a full 3" with the weight of the bumper

I would get UCA's , yes

 

Sweet thanks for all of your help!

 

Question about additional weight and which OME spring. I am a 15 access cab 4x4, I have 150+/- lbs constant crap in the truck and tool box, and 150+/- lbs in steel sliders on the truck. I am shooting for 2" front lift, will get dakars out back. Will the 884's get me there, or should I go 885's? I do not want to get close to 2.5", to avoid UCA's at this time. Right now my front hub to fenders are both at 20". Also debating on OME nitros, or billy 5100 front / 5125 rear.