OME F&R Configuration Suggestions? 2nd gen

Hello World



I just placed an order with a local 4x4 shop and would like confirmation/opinions/suggestions for the suspension kit I have put together (Dakar Pack, OME Coils, Struts, Shocks. Details Below). Some information about my 2nd gen Tacoma:

4x4
4.0 V6
DCSB
Front hybrid steel bumper <100lbs (Winch in future)
32" tires on 17x8 w/4.5" bs rims
JBA UCAs
Shotty current suspension (3rd gen shocks, struts)
Fiberglass shell (Carpeted, Glass on all sides... 150lbs?), Possibly taking off in summer

100lbs constant load in bed, nearly exceeding 500lbs when offroading (Camping probably 1 month out of the year) or hauling firewood. No towing.

(Hi-Clearance Rear Bumper & Front Winch in future)



My taste: I would like my setup to be beefy but comfortable offroad, ability to carry gear when camping in the boonies OR Haul firewood home without compromising highway/freeway driving stability. Not sure how possible this best of both worlds goal is (without $ compression adjusters) but... get me close, please!

I have read many threads about OME configurations and haven't found one specifically aimed at a V6 DCSB. If you reply, please state your truck's configuration unless it's irrelevant.



This is what I got:

Front
- ARB 90000 Nitro Sport Strut

- ARB 2886 Coils

Rear
- ARB EL096R HD Leaf Springs

- ARB OMESB108 Spring Bushing Kit

- ARB 60091 Nitro Charger Sport

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$33 ARB FK29 Old Man Emu Fitting Kit

ARB FK29 Rear Driveshaft Spacer

- ARB U-Bolts

Sub-questions:

- Do I need extended brake lines right away or can I get by for 1 week without them If I'm careful not to flex?

- Should I skip the ARB U-Bolts and buy a flip-kit instead? Will I need new bumpstops if I do this?

- Are the ARB bushings ideal or should I order the Energy Supsension / equivalent ones instead?



Thank you and P.S. I did my homework and decided this was my best option, I'm not cheating asking for answers from thin air

P.S.S. We need another emoji with a proud Japanese flag but then again... we might be seeing that in every post as everyone here surely loves their Tacoma

 

IMO the 3rd gen sport struts were too stiff for me even with the hybrid bumper