New Suspension Recommendation

uzj100 · 08-07-08, 01:18 PM

I need to replace the suspension on my 00 100 with 143k miles. It is worn out. I do not intend (in the next 5 years) to add a winch bar, winch or rear bar. I would like a lift but I do not want to firm of a ride since this is my daily driver. I also do not intend to tow anything. I drive rather quickly. I carry between 3 and 7 passengers on occassion. The 7 passengers are mostly small children (not much weight).

This is what I am thinking.

OME865 Springs (Medium)
N133 (firm) or N100 (soft) or billies HDs for the front - This is where I need the input.
N101 (firm) or N101C (soft) or billie HDs for the rear - This is where I need the input
OME Front Torsion Bars (Part # 303001)
Slee Diff drop

What do you guys recommend? Has anyone used the soft (N101C or N100) OME shocks?

Also, I plan to switch to 255/85 R 16 at my next tire change ( I am not sure if that makes a difference or not).

Thanks for the insight,

uzj100

Jim_Chow · 08-07-08, 02:19 PM

I think any springs other than OEM are going to give a stiff ride. The t-bars usually last much longer than coils. I bet if you replace your rear springs and all shocks, the ride will greatly improve. To my knowledge, all of the OME springs now give a lift; none give you stock height. OME used to make a stock height heavier spring set for the 80 series, but this was about 6 yrs ago.

Trunk Monkey · 08-07-08, 02:28 PM

It seems most feel the OME ride is improved over stock. I'd go with the firm setting shocks rather than risk body roll and slop with soft shocks.

uzj100 · 08-07-08, 02:47 PM

Can I run toyota torsion bars with the slee diff drop and still get the lift in the front?

I am thinking

865s
N133
N101
slee diff drop
OME torsion bars

ShottsUZJ100 · 08-07-08, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by uzj100

Can I run toyota torsion bars with the slee diff drop and still get the lift in the front?

GREAT idea if you want the cushy ride!

Note: OME865 in rear WITH a factory bumper....with 5 full-size folks in there the 100 bottomed out here and there and was wallowy over the bumps often. Might want to stiffen up to 866?

With only 2 or 3 folks in there the 865's were awesome!