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OME 2885 springs definitely sag over time, lift settled 48%-58% since new

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dal3_gribble, Jun 14, 2019.

  1. Jun 17, 2019 at 3:34 PM
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    brand new truck, why cheap out on the suspension if changing it? Coilovers will let you adjust to your liking.
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    Increasing positive scrub > increases wheel length > lowers motion ratio > lowers wheel rate(effective spring rate measured at the wheels).

    Motion ratio=arm length/wheel length
    Wheel rate=spring rate x motion ratio^2
     
  3. Jun 17, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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  4. Jun 17, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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  6. Jun 17, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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  7. Jun 17, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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    Considering the pro is ~1" higher in the front than the OR and the way yours looks now, I feel confident that you've still got more than a 1.3" lift up front. Try taking the picture with the truck in the same place, the ground level looks different in both pictures.

    Either way, I hope I end up with something similar to your June pic.
     
  8. Jun 17, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    Thanks! Well, remember the pics are with .25" strut spacers (~.5" lift) also. It's just under 2" probably.
     
  9. Jun 17, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    The problem is that these 3rd gen trucks need 650-700# springs to not sag. There is a reason the stock coil on those squishy valves Billys are 700#
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    You're right, forgot that.
     
  11. Jun 19, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    Fixed my problem.

    IMG_20190619_060404.jpg
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    What did you do to fix the problem?
     
  13. Jun 19, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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    4" front spindles and added an add-a-leaf on back to level back out.
     
  14. Jun 19, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    What a load of shit. what does OME say?
     
  15. Jun 19, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    I'm going to send springs back. We'll see.
     
  16. Jun 19, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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  17. Jun 19, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    Doesn’t it affect ride quality and integrity once you lift above 3”?
     
  18. Jun 19, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    Thanks for doing that. The other thing throwing my eyes off is that the 2019 pic has different rims and tires, filling the wells more.
     

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