Help me out on this ome kit !!!!

[billybronco]

Hey fellas.....Just ordered this. It's states HEAVY DUTY on the title.

I need to make sure this is indeed a heavy kit.

The OME895 rear coils show as MEDIUMS every where else online.

???

Are the 886 & 895 both heavy???


http://cruisersolutions.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_13&products_id=143

 

[billybronco]

Lists OME886 front coils and OME895 rear coils. 90000 front struts and 60004 rear shocks

Am I good to go?

 

[Mtbcoach]

Not to my knowledge. The OME 886/896 were designated "Heavy" (for use with greater than 150 lbs extra weight front & rear), 885/895 designated "Medium". At least, thats last info I have.

The 886/896 were officially removed for use on the FJC although many use them regardless of OME's advise...

 

[billybronco]

Well damn.

If the springs are properly compressed and I've got steel front and back along with a front bud built plate and more on the way, wouldn't that warrant heavy front and rear?

We're the heavies discontinued or simply discouraged by OME?

 

[BMThiker]

I ran 886 coils on the front and and the springs were too heavy for the coilover shock. I blew several shocks and ARB/OME warrantied them once, then barely the second time- said sorry we don't recommend that combination anymore. To my knowledge, they still don't offer an official "heavy" option for the FJC.

 

[billybronco]

Roger. Roger. Appreciate it.

Okay. Well. Have to see what they say tomorrow.

I'm assuming you're a hardcore wheeler. I've got steel front and rear however am simply seeking Heavy for longevity not necessarily hard use. At the moment, at least. Truck still a daily.

Like the kit to be able to hold up for several years until its a dedicated toy.

 

[Mtbcoach]

I agree with Rick, I found the 886's too stiff, not allowing as much articulation as I was looking for. I found the 885's worked well with my Demello/Warn 8k winch combo but ended up with Icon coilovers...

 

[BMThiker]

I had All-Pro bumper (1st gen), A-P front skid and a Warn 9.5 on the front when I ran the 886's. I now run Icon stage 1's and have the added weight of fender rub rails. The difference is night and day. OME's will get you lift and stop the nose-dive on braking, but quality coilovers will get that plus articulation and a smoother ride.

 

[Mtbcoach]

I had All-Pro bumper (1st gen), A-P front skid and a Warn 9.5 on the front when I ran the 886's. I now run Icon stage 1's and have the added weight of fender rub rails. The difference is night and day. OME's will get you lift and stop the nose-dive on braking, but quality coilovers will get that plus articulation and a smoother ride.

X2...

 

[1911]

I had All-Pro bumper (1st gen), A-P front skid and a Warn 9.5 on the front when I ran the 886's. I now run Icon stage 1's and have the added weight of fender rub rails. The difference is night and day. OME's will get you lift and stop the nose-dive on braking, but quality coilovers will get that plus articulation and a smoother ride.

My experience also, going from OME to Icon (Donahoe).

 

[billybronco]

roger....appreciate all the recommendations; however, this isn't my main hobby and i ain't exactly got 3K-4K to put into a kit plus wheels and tires.

i determined that the new designations for my springs is 2885 FRONT and 2895 REAR.

apparently, the 2885's are rated for 70-180 lbs (?).....or something close.

that'll be perfect. i've got 130 lbs up front with bumper and skid plate.