I took a good long look at my 62 today and found I'm in serious need of springs and shocks. I figured while I was at it I might as well lift it. I'm not going to do an SOA because of it'll still be a DD. The HFS and the OME kits are close in price and components. I'm curious which one will give me the best bang for my buck. What are the good and bad points with each kit?
HFS or OME lift kits which one?
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I have the 3.5" OME Ultra Heavy Duty set up on my FJ60 and love it.
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euclid
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I've had both the HFS and OME on my 62. I can 100% un-reservedly recommend the OME system if what you are looking for is a great ride and long term spring durability. Not poo pooing folks who like HFS, but I would NEVER recommend them for a 60 series. One of the best buys out there for a 40 though.
Very happy with my old man emu springs!
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Thanks guys! This is my first real Cruiser and I don't want to screw it up! I have OME/Toytec on my FJC and love it but this is a whole other kind of rig!
i have ome and love it. much better improvement over stock spring as far as ride and flex and handling are all concerned.
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
One more happy OME customer after many years ..
x2..many stories but i hear good things on their 40 springs.
I have heard more soft complaints....but- Thread starter
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I figured between the two I couldn't go wrong. I figured I'd ask the ones that run em for an honest opinion. Even though they're pricey compared to my FJC lift, it's one of the first things I want to do. I've read a few threads on different lift kit vendors and am seriously leaning towards the OME. Nothing against the other guys but for a couple of hondo more I can get the OME shocks as well. I have the N-71's in my C and they really do a nice job.
euclid
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I killed the first set of rear springs in one ride/expedition. Lost almost 2" of lift in the first 3 months I had them. The second set they sent is still under a buddy's truck. I hated them.. way stiff, didn't flex off road. No complaints about my OME originals except that I had to buy a whole truck to get them. No personal experience with Dakar, but seems like folks like them.
euclid
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Oh, make no mistake; I put a s*** ton of weight in there. I think I weighed it at just north of 6k on my way home from that trip. Wheeled it some with that weight. CCOT said that's what killed them. I've done that 5+ times for MUCH longer trips on my OME's since then, and what expect a set of springs to do for me. Since I bought them CCOT has added language to the HFS warranty: [FONT=arial, helvetica]HFS Springs are "Lift Springs" not "Overload Springs" I don't think I'm the only person that has ever had this complaint, though.[/FONT]
Oh, btw: 3FE, bitch!
Oh, btw: 3FE, bitch!
euclid
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HFS claims to be longer. Alcan's are build to spec. I believe OME's are longer, but I've never measured.
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I know I can go through CCOT for the HFS, who would you recommend for the OME's?
alcan
