1.5" Lift Rear Springs and Shocks
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Do you mean OEM shocks? If so, the answer is yes - that's the setup I'm running.
Yah, OEM = original equipment manufacturer.
I'm running new Toyota OEM shocks with OME (Old Man Emu) 2865 (1.5") rear springs. Cranked the stock torsion bars and it's lifted and still rides nicely.
I'm running new Toyota OEM shocks with OME (Old Man Emu) 2865 (1.5") rear springs. Cranked the stock torsion bars and it's lifted and still rides nicely.
I don't recall the exact number - I just lifted the whole front end, grabbed the impact wrench and turned, then lowered and measured. I think it was 4.5-5 turns, but don't recall exactly.
This is an appropriate thread for me as I'm considering a similar change. My 100 came with a OME 1.5 lift. Not sure which OME shock model (how can one tell?) but the ride is extremely firm, like you can jump up and down on the front bumper and hardly get any movement.
There is a persistent suspension sound - like something is a little loose - that i've been unable to identify. Have new shafts, wheel bearings done, all bushings in good shape. Mechanic thinks the next possible cure is to replace the front shocks with something less firm like OEM.
I don't mind the firm ride but the front suspicion noise is driving me nuts. If I could correct the noise I'd stick with OME shocks, but it seems to be pretty elusive even to the pros.
I have 2 questions about doing this:
1. Will there be a problem running OEM on the front and keeping OME on the rear?
2. will it goof up my ride height to do this requiring torsion bar adjustment to correct or should that stay the same?
There is a persistent suspension sound - like something is a little loose - that i've been unable to identify. Have new shafts, wheel bearings done, all bushings in good shape. Mechanic thinks the next possible cure is to replace the front shocks with something less firm like OEM.
I don't mind the firm ride but the front suspicion noise is driving me nuts. If I could correct the noise I'd stick with OME shocks, but it seems to be pretty elusive even to the pros.
I have 2 questions about doing this:
1. Will there be a problem running OEM on the front and keeping OME on the rear?
2. will it goof up my ride height to do this requiring torsion bar adjustment to correct or should that stay the same?
It will work... in that the shocks will fit, move up and down, etc. I just wonder if the ride is going to be a bit choppy/harsh since OE shocks will be starting out 1.5" extended. As I've read/been told, they're not designed (valved) for that. But - and it's a significant but - I haven't compared Stock vs 1.5" Springs + OE Shocks vs. 1.5" Springs and 1.5" Shocks. It'd be good to hear from someone who swapped springs, kept the OE shocks, then swapped shocks - to get a better real world comparison.
I also wonder if the droop would be limited by the OE shocks.
I also wonder if the droop would be limited by the OE shocks.