What spring & shock kit to get?

bowyer2002 · 06-06-08, 09:59 AM

I have to replace the shocks & springs on

's LX450. No locker just a cupholder & PHH.

's not too excited about a true "lift" (4"-6"

)

Sooo, I am considering a 2" lift since this is her DD (and until we get another vehicle) it will not see offroad more than the, sometimes severely, rutted gravel roads that we live on.

Which 2" would you recommend? the Slee OME 2.5" Med or MAF 2" Med-Heavy or the MAF 2" Soft?

There is a significant price difference between the Slee and the MAF and want the most bang for my buck! Thanks!

Tools R Us · 06-06-08, 10:37 AM

OME Med or if you don't carry a load swapping the front springs for heavy would make it more level, would be a good choice. The OME kits will net more than 2" of lift on a stock weight rig, more like +3".

If she doesn't want a lift, simply changing the shocks to stock LC shocks will make a huge difference in the ride. They are ~$120 from Dan.

bowyer2002 · 06-06-08, 12:21 PM

I figures that I could sneek it by her that the minimal increase in vehicle height is due to the new springs....

The rear is where it is really sagging more than the front so I figured all the springs were toast. And the shocks look to be OEM too.

Is there a GREAT difference in ride plushiness (i made up a word) between the soft & medium OME springs?

nicholas · 06-06-08, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bowyer2002

I figures that I could sneek it by her that the minimal increase in vehicle height is due to the new springs....

The rear is where it is really sagging more than the front so I figured all the springs were toast. And the shocks look to be OEM too.

Is there a GREAT difference in ride plushiness (i made up a word) between the soft & medium OME springs?

I might have to try that approach. Do you think she would notice the difference with a slee 4" kit?

inkpot · 06-06-08, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nicholas

I might have to try that approach. Do you think she would notice the difference with a slee 4" kit?

Not if you buy her some 6" high heels!! John

4x4CPOSEADOG · 06-06-08, 01:04 PM

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Not if you buy her some 6" high heels!! John

LOL!

bowyer2002 · 06-06-08, 01:24 PM

I like how you guys are thinking!

but it WILL look funny for a dude to be buying 6" heels....

inkpot · 06-06-08, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bowyer2002

I like how you guys are thinking!

but it WILL look funny for a dude to be buying 6" heels....

No problem. Just get her shoe size and go to www.MrFredericks.com, and they should have plenty!! John

bowyer2002 · 06-08-08, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by inkpot

No problem. Just get her shoe size and go to www.MrFredericks.com, and they should have plenty!! John

You must have experience and a happy wife or girlfiriend!

inkpot · 06-08-08, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bowyer2002

You must have experience and a happy wife or girlfiriend!

Howdy! Actually, I did it the other way around. When I had my FJ40 on 35's, my wife was pregnant 3 times. I always carried a steel milk crate around in the back, and, with great fanfair, I would grab it out of the back hatch, place in under her door, and help her in/out, with a bow. She loved it!! John

wileetoyote · 06-12-08, 02:05 AM

Avoid (OME) soft shocks with an OME 2.5" med lift kit. I did it for a moderate lift and my intent was to keep a stock, cushy ride. This is not a good combo in my opinion as there was a lot of body roll with the softer shocks. I also have a Con-Ferr Roof Rack that when its mounted, make it feel downright tipsy when making turns.

That all said, I'm used to it now and like the cushy ride but evey now and then, a newbie will get in my truck and make a "whoooooaaaa" noise when I take a corner a little fast. I also get that in unison from my lunch buddies who are used to it but when there's 4 or 5 of us in the truck, the body sway makes it feel like I just turned a double decker bus.

WET

Nay · 06-12-08, 01:34 PM

How about staying at 3" and running 35's? It's not a real lift, but hey, a guy has to give up something every now and again

Oh, and it rides like buttah

bpenn1980 · 06-12-08, 01:57 PM

I just put on my OME Heavy (850/863) lift last week. I have a stock truck with no extra weight and I gained between 2.5" - 2.75" up front, and 3.0" to 3.25" in the rear.

My 5'5"

DEFINITELY noticed the lift when she tried to get in like normal, started to fall backward out and spilled her coffee everywhere.... whoops!

haha She now has to use BOTH hand-holds to hoist herself in. I dont have running boards or slider though. I think sliders or running boards would make it a non-issue.

rhyary · 06-12-08, 02:18 PM

I am very happy with 2.5" OME. I have the heavy front and med rear. 850/860 springs.
I have 295/75/16. I am very happy with the ride. My tires are at 32PSI on the road. It is more tipsy in turn than the OME OEM hight, which I used to have, but I drive the car slow and don't mind slowing down. The OME OEM hight (.5") with stock tires was "sporty" in the turn, but not great on pot holes.

I strongly recommend my setup and wish I have done it the first time around.
I only have sliders and ARB front bumper. Feature plan is Slee rear bumper and winch. That may change my opinion on the med rear (860).

wob · 06-12-08, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowyer2002

I figures that I could sneek it by her that the minimal increase in vehicle height is due to the new springs....

The rear is where it is really sagging more than the front so I figured all the springs were toast. And the shocks look to be OEM too.

Is there a GREAT difference in ride plushiness (i made up a word) between the soft & medium OME springs?

Don't think for a minute that she won't notice the OME 2.5 lift. That's 2.5 over stock height. Your old springs have probably settled an inch or two over time, so you're really looking a like 3.5 inches of lift over the old setup. When I put mine on, girls at work immediately noticed that it was sitting higher.

Jrob80 · 06-12-08, 02:44 PM

Okay so I have a ARB front bmpr winch ready and the rest stock other then some trips I don't haul a whole lot unless you want to count my golf clubs

My plans for Mods:

-Winch in front
-Slee Slider Steps
-Slee rear bmpr tire carrier

I want to go with 2.5 lift but wasn't sure which to got with Medium or Heavy... I want to do lift and tires this summer and do the rest

slowly.

'74 UA FJ · 06-12-08, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wob

Don't think for a minute that she won't notice the OME 2.5 lift. That's 2.5 over stock height. Your old springs have probably settled an inch or two over time, so you're really looking a like 3.5 inches of lift over the old setup. When I put mine on, girls at work immediately noticed that it was sitting higher.

Because you had to have step ladder to get in?

I agree with wob, btw.

concretejungle · 06-12-08, 02:46 PM

yea, as said, that little ol' 2.5 inch lift really is a pretty good lift. I'm running it (j's up front mediums in the rear because i have a ARB bull bar with a winch) and i'm running 35 inch tires with no rub. It's for sure noticeable.

MoJ · 06-12-08, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nay

How about staying at 3" and running 35's? It's not a real lift, but hey, a guy has to give up something every now and again

Oh, and it rides like buttah

And you get to wait 6 months! Cool.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...iting-too.html

Nay · 06-12-08, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MoJ

And you get to wait 6 months! Cool.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...iting-too.html

You may have to wait forever

Of course, there are other lifts that aren't "real", but can run 35's. Buttah may be out of the question, though

Cj80cruiser · 06-12-08, 07:27 PM

I vote buy all the rest of his kit and wait on the springs to become available. Substitute OME's for the time being.

06-06-08, 09:59 AM	#1
bowyer2002 Tricking my truck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KIRKSVILLE, MO Posts: 216	What spring & shock kit to get? I have to replace the shocks & springs on 's LX450. No locker just a cupholder & PHH. 's not too excited about a true "lift" (4"-6" ) Sooo, I am considering a 2" lift since this is her DD (and until we get another vehicle) it will not see offroad more than the, sometimes severely, rutted gravel roads that we live on. Which 2" would you recommend? the Slee OME 2.5" Med or MAF 2" Med-Heavy or the MAF 2" Soft? There is a significant price difference between the Slee and the MAF and want the most bang for my buck! Thanks! __________________ 97' LX450 (WIFE'S) OEM CUPHOLDER, PHH, POWER ANTENNA FIXED & RECENT FRONT AXLE REBUILD! 01' TACOMA DBL CAB, LIFT, ARB, ARE SHELL, HI-LIFT, SLIDERS, WINCH, ETC. ORDERED & WAITING ON SNORKEL.....

06-06-08, 10:37 AM	#2
Tools R Us IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 6,475	OME Med or if you don't carry a load swapping the front springs for heavy would make it more level, would be a good choice. The OME kits will net more than 2" of lift on a stock weight rig, more like +3". If she doesn't want a lift, simply changing the shocks to stock LC shocks will make a huge difference in the ride. They are ~$120 from Dan. __________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903

06-06-08, 12:21 PM	#3
bowyer2002 Tricking my truck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KIRKSVILLE, MO Posts: 216	I figures that I could sneek it by her that the minimal increase in vehicle height is due to the new springs.... The rear is where it is really sagging more than the front so I figured all the springs were toast. And the shocks look to be OEM too. Is there a GREAT difference in ride plushiness (i made up a word) between the soft & medium OME springs? __________________ 97' LX450 (WIFE'S) OEM CUPHOLDER, PHH, POWER ANTENNA FIXED & RECENT FRONT AXLE REBUILD! 01' TACOMA DBL CAB, LIFT, ARB, ARE SHELL, HI-LIFT, SLIDERS, WINCH, ETC. ORDERED & WAITING ON SNORKEL.....

06-06-08, 01:24 PM	#7
bowyer2002 Tricking my truck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KIRKSVILLE, MO Posts: 216	I like how you guys are thinking! but it WILL look funny for a dude to be buying 6" heels.... __________________ 97' LX450 (WIFE'S) OEM CUPHOLDER, PHH, POWER ANTENNA FIXED & RECENT FRONT AXLE REBUILD! 01' TACOMA DBL CAB, LIFT, ARB, ARE SHELL, HI-LIFT, SLIDERS, WINCH, ETC. ORDERED & WAITING ON SNORKEL..... Last edited by bowyer2002; 06-06-08 at 02:39 PM.

06-12-08, 02:05 AM	#11
wileetoyote IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 178	Avoid (OME) soft shocks with an OME 2.5" med lift kit. I did it for a moderate lift and my intent was to keep a stock, cushy ride. This is not a good combo in my opinion as there was a lot of body roll with the softer shocks. I also have a Con-Ferr Roof Rack that when its mounted, make it feel downright tipsy when making turns. That all said, I'm used to it now and like the cushy ride but evey now and then, a newbie will get in my truck and make a "whoooooaaaa" noise when I take a corner a little fast. I also get that in unison from my lunch buddies who are used to it but when there's 4 or 5 of us in the truck, the body sway makes it feel like I just turned a double decker bus. WET __________________ Wile E Toyote Super Genius '96 FZJ80 285/75/16 MTR's, 2.5" OME Med's, 4+ 3" front drop brackets, Factory Lockers, DBA Slotted rotors, PBR ceramic pads, 7 cupholders (2 stock, 5 not) '89 4Runner 33/12.5/15 SAS w/dual ARB's, 0 cupholders '96 Avalon

06-12-08, 01:34 PM	#12
Nay IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado TLCA# 16030 Posts: 2,478	How about staying at 3" and running 35's? It's not a real lift, but hey, a guy has to give up something every now and again Oh, and it rides like buttah Attached Images __________________ 1995 FZJ80 - F.O.R. 3.5" lift - 35" Toyo MT - 5.29's - Custom SROR Tube Bumpers - De-plasticized - Dented - Dieted

06-12-08, 01:57 PM	#13
bpenn1980 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 655	I just put on my OME Heavy (850/863) lift last week. I have a stock truck with no extra weight and I gained between 2.5" - 2.75" up front, and 3.0" to 3.25" in the rear. My 5'5" DEFINITELY noticed the lift when she tried to get in like normal, started to fall backward out and spilled her coffee everywhere.... whoops! haha She now has to use BOTH hand-holds to hoist herself in. I dont have running boards or slider though. I think sliders or running boards would make it a non-issue. __________________ Brad 1994 FZJ-80: Fully locked ; 99k; Temp Gauge Mod; PHH'd; Fan Clutch Mod (8,000cst & 105*); FIAMM dual tone horn, 100-series brake pads, diff breather extension, Pioneer DEH-P3900MP headunit, BFG AT 285's, ome 850/863, removed running boards, and more maintenance than is healthy

06-12-08, 02:18 PM	#14
rhyary IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albany, NY TLCA# 18056 Posts: 221	I am very happy with 2.5" OME. I have the heavy front and med rear. 850/860 springs. I have 295/75/16. I am very happy with the ride. My tires are at 32PSI on the road. It is more tipsy in turn than the OME OEM hight, which I used to have, but I drive the car slow and don't mind slowing down. The OME OEM hight (.5") with stock tires was "sporty" in the turn, but not great on pot holes. I strongly recommend my setup and wish I have done it the first time around. I only have sliders and ARB front bumper. Feature plan is Slee rear bumper and winch. That may change my opinion on the med rear (860). __________________ 96 LX450; Locked; OME; Nitto 295/75/16 Terra; CDL Pin 7; Second battery; Slee's light harness, Transfer case skid plate and sliders; ARB.

06-12-08, 02:44 PM	#16
Jrob80 the KING is back Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Osceola, NE TLCA# 18932 Posts: 61	Hijack in Progress Okay so I have a ARB front bmpr winch ready and the rest stock other then some trips I don't haul a whole lot unless you want to count my golf clubs My plans for Mods: -Winch in front -Slee Slider Steps -Slee rear bmpr tire carrier I want to go with 2.5 lift but wasn't sure which to got with Medium or Heavy... I want to do lift and tires this summer and do the rest slowly. __________________ jr -1996 Unlocked -Arb Front bmpr -AVN 7000, Rockford Fostgate Amp, Viper remote start/alarm, & Boston Speakers -Auto dimming mirror -Husky liner -Waterproof seat covers (and a list of mods to long to list) Be good or be good at it

06-12-08, 02:46 PM	#18
concretejungle IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 6,174	yea, as said, that little ol' 2.5 inch lift really is a pretty good lift. I'm running it (j's up front mediums in the rear because i have a ARB bull bar with a winch) and i'm running 35 inch tires with no rub. It's for sure noticeable. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

06-12-08, 07:27 PM	#21
Cj80cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 934	I vote buy all the rest of his kit and wait on the springs to become available. Substitute OME's for the time being. __________________ 94 FZJ80/FJ80 MUTT 315 Maxxis Bighorn, Rear Aussied, and stripped of BullSht 2" Ironman springs with 1" spacers and Bilsteins courtesy of Frankie's Offroad. Quote from Willy T. Payne "I'm fcking this goat, you just hold the horns." (no goats were actually molested during the making of this comment) Tapage, "saving my penis for the next year .. fingers crossed .. ! "

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