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OME lift kit vs. Toytec Ultimate Coilover kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by drjohnson36, Jul 28, 2009.

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OME vs. Toytec

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  1. Dec 18, 2009 at 9:56 AM
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    Correct,

    285/75R16 is basically a 33x11.50
    285/70R16 is basically a 32x11.50

    I know 33x10.50 are kinda hard to find but if you don't have to buy new wheels or spacers to run them with a 3 in lift and new uca's I'd be willing to use a tire that size even if it was not my favorite just to save the money.

    Any one running this set up? 3in lift, TC uca's and 33x10.50 on stock wheels?
     
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  2. Dec 18, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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    You are increasing the width of your stock tires by about an inch and also the height by about an inch.

    From your findings this would in fact create problems, running on the stock uca.

    You might want to double check that.
     
    wilsonpj, Dec 18, 2009
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  3. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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    Do some reading in the tires & wheels section, I'd venture that you would be the first to not need modding.

    When you go for the test, make sure to go around some corners.

    It also doesn't take extreme offroading. Go over a speed bump.

    Agreed. It's already pretty tight sticking snow chains on stock tires.
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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    I will check on things when I get to Discount Tire. I will also post my findings.

    Good grief I can't wait till this is over....I am in research OVERLOAD mode!
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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    Yea I hear you buddy...

    Please let us know what you find out!
     
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  6. Dec 24, 2009 at 5:40 AM
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    Just wanted to thank everyone for helping me out. I found out I was dead wrong and wanted to post as such.

    My understanding of tire sizes was off a bit. Without spacers or aftermarket UCA's, the 275 is as wide as you can go.

    Without Tacoma World, I would be absolutely and completely lost going into the purchase of my lift kit and tires.

    I also changed my mind on the lift kit for about the 1000th time. Though, this time, I finally picked a kit and actually ordered it - The Toytec Ultimate Lift Kit. The adjustability was just too much to pass over. Also, since I am not installing the kit on my own, this kit actually lowered the cost of labor because the front coils come assembled and there is no spacer needed. The difference in labor and the intangible value of having adjustability more than makes up for the cost difference between OME and Toytec's ULK - IMHO.

    This site is out-freakin-standing :cool:

    Thanks everyone
     
    TX TRD Runner, Dec 24, 2009
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  7. Dec 24, 2009 at 6:30 AM
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  8. Dec 27, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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    I thought I read somewhere about something you do to the OME's that does away with the Taco lean? Am I wrong?
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2009 at 10:36 AM
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    You add a top plate spacer. Here's a link:
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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    I just found something on it, thanks :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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    ACTUALLY....For the Taco lean- You install the 5mm TRIM PACKER. The top plate spacer is to get the full 3 inches with some of the older springs.
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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    I just figured it was the spacer because it says in the description that it's to correct driver's side ride height. :confused:
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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    Thats what I thought I heard somewhere, I found on another thread they said to use the 1/4" top plate spacer. What spacer do you use to get the 3"?
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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    is the OME specific product for the lean. The top plate spacer is an "any application" piece. Either way works...OME just recommends the 5mm trim packer.
     
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  15. Dec 27, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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    So if going with the 3" then get the trim packer too?
     
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  16. Dec 27, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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    If you are buying the OME shocks and springs then yes...I would recommend the trim packer.
     
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  17. Dec 27, 2009 at 12:47 PM
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    These are the spacers you get for the full 3" lift:
     
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  18. Dec 27, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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    While we're on the subject of "Taco lean", is there a thread count or measurement for the Toytec adjustable coilovers to fix it or is it just an adjustment you eyeball until you get it right?
     
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    I think the crank until they are even method is the way to go...There doesn't seem to be a perfect answer that I have heard of.....
     
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  20. Dec 27, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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    So why is a spacer ok in the OME kit, but not as a leveling kit?
     
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